Design and Materials

Design Philosophy

We believe deeply in quality and craftsmanship. The tools we use, including the furniture we make with, should be thoughtfully crafted and beautiful in their own right. Our mission is to create functional, beautifully made sewing furniture that does not need to be hidden away in a sewing room. These are standalone pieces, furniture first and tools always, designed to be lived with and admired.

Materials

Authentic, high-quality materials that will last a lifetime are essential to our work. Each table is crafted from three carefully chosen materials that express their beauty without unnecessary embellishment.

The base is made from clear vertical grain Douglas Fir, harvested in the Pacific Northwest. Known for its strength and tight vertical grain with minimal knots or blemishes, this wood has a subtle warm red tone that deepens with age.

The top and shelf are made from Baltic Birch plywood sourced from Northeastern Europe. Constructed from multiple layers of birch veneer with alternating grain directions, this material offers exceptional strength and long-term flatness. We leave the edges exposed to celebrate the layered construction and honest nature of the material.

The work surface is topped with ½ inch felted wool sourced from Michigan. This versatile surface is ideal for pressing, laying out fabric, pinning, and even blocking knits. The natural texture of the felt holds fabric in place during cutting and assembly, and the natural fiber wool is an ideal surface for pressing your fabric.