Rushbrook Blog Tour for Titchy Threads
Welcome to the Rushbrook Blog Tour! I don’t know about you, but recently my sewing feeds started to fill up with versions of the Rushbrook Dress and Top from Titchy Threads. Shortly after, I was contacted to see if I would be interested in joining in on a tour to show of this new pattern. To be honest with you, I hadn’t actually ever sewn a Titchy Threads pattern before. I took this as an opportunity to learn more about these patterns and how they are put together. It’s such an honor to be invited to join others in projects like this, so I try to join in as often as possible.
The Rushbrook Dress and Top has several style options to choose from. Besides choosing between a dress or top version, there are ruffled sleeve and hem options, pockets, as well as a ruffled button placket. For my version I chose to make a simple top version. My ladies are beginning to pull away from the ruffles and fluff, so I thought this was a good fit for us. To keep it from being too boring I paired a fabric for the button placket (and facings) that is way out of my usual style. I have to be completely serious though… I LOVE IT!! I should do more fabric pairings that don’t just come in the same line. I play it safe like that most of the time. What do you think? Shoot me straight… Love it or hate it?
This particular pattern is listed with the following description: “This pattern is suitable for an intermediate but could be made by a confident beginner looking to stretch their skills. It is suitable for light to medium weight woven fabrics.” I feel this is exactly what I would say to other people. It’s not a beginner pattern, but if you are someone with a handful of projects under your belt that would like to develop new skills, you could truly learn a lot from this pattern. The arms and neckline are finished with a bias facing, and the plain hemline I chose also includes a facing. Along with these facings, you would get experience with under-stitching. This pattern also utilizes french seams for clean finishes all around. As I’m sure you can see, it would definitely offer an array of new skills to master in just this one project. My one tip for anyone would be to make your bias pieces slightly longer than the pattern pieces to provide a bit of room for error. The math is exact on this pattern, so if you are slightly off you could find yourself picking stitches to be sure your facing covers the desired space. I “may” have had to put my neck binding on more than once.
I really like the subtle racer back in this design. The top has a feminine touch by combining the swing style with this feminine back. My little model definitely had more sass in her step while sporting this top. It’s comical to watch really. Clothes transform her attitude so quickly.
Originally, I had planned to give this top a fall look. However, fall is coming slowly to us this year. It was nearly 90 degrees when we took these photos. No need to layer this look with a cardi for warmth right now! However, I do think pairing this make with a cardi would be a great way to extend the seasonal life of this pattern.
If you are a regular subscriber here, please be sure to check out some of these other stops on the tour. All the links are listed below. I know I found some new bloggers myself when joining this tour. If you are new to me, I’d love for you to join my journey by subscribing to my posts. There is a place for you to drop your email over on the sidebar to subscribe to my newest posts. For quick updates, follow me on Instagram here. Thanks so much for swinging by. Feel free to leave me some feedback in the comments. I really do love to hear thoughts from others.
10th – my cozy co / while she was sleeping
11th – Made by Sara / Pear Berry Lane
12th – Buzzmills / Fairies, Bubbles & Co
17th – Sew Many Adventures / it’s Liesel
18th – Spools + Oodles of Fun / S is for Sewing
19th – Giddy Ants / La Folie sewing booth
