The Maker
Meet
Birgitta Svensson
A tailor in Onsala, south of Gothenburg. Every piece is made by her, by hand.
In her own words
For me, craftsmanship is about taking the time. Choosing the right materials, and making something that will last. Every vest, bag and pillow is cut, sewn and embroidered by my own hands, one at a time.
Birgitta Svensson · One Bi One
The atelier
Made by hand, never repeated
I've always been drawn to beautiful fabrics, to leather and to the art of making things well. As a tailor, that has followed me through New York, Miami, Zürich and everywhere else my travels have taken me.
Wherever I go, I look for unique garment and interior fabrics, always searching for the right texture, quality and character. I pay attention to the details. For me, craftsmanship is about taking the time: choosing the right materials, and making something that will last.
One Bi One grew from all of this: my love of craftsmanship, materials and design, and my wish to make things with meaning and quality. Every vest, bag and pillow is cut, sewn and embroidered by hand, often with my grandchildren close by. Nothing is mass-produced. Each piece carries the small marks of having been made by one person, for one home.
“Often with my grandchildren close by.”
— Birgitta
The materials
Sheepskin, shearling, linen
I work with natural sheepskin, shearling and linen, finished with leather and hand-stitching. These are materials made to be kept, worn and passed on.
Because every hide and every length of thread is different, no two pieces are ever quite alike.
Commissions welcome
Looking for something made just for you?
Birgitta takes a small number of commissions and made-to-order pieces each season.