Sew & Stow

Sew & Stow, the foldable cutting board for sewing and dressmaking

Sew & Stow is the brand name of byericajane ltd, a company registered in England and Wales under number 14285030. The business centres on a single product: an extra-large fabric cutting board designed to give sewists a stable surface for cutting, tracing, pinning and pattern work in spaces that would otherwise be impractical. The brand launched in 2023 and sells through its own online shop.

The board is the invention of Erica Sawdon, an upholsterer with 13 years of experience specialising in luxury bespoke furniture and soft furnishings for homes and workspaces. She also runs teaching courses and workshops. The idea came from her own routine of cutting fabric on a dining table; the design was developed over roughly five years of research, testing and repeated prototypes before reaching the market.

What the cutting board offers

The Version 3 Sew & Stow XL Cutting Board is presented as a problem-solving tool for the recurring difficulties of cutting fabric: finding a large enough surface, working on the floor or carpet, protecting a dining table from scissor and pin scratches, and dealing with narrow or slippery worktops. The board is described as light, foldable, durable and wipeable, and it can be set up in seconds in almost any location.

• Extra-large format of 190 x 109 cm for fabrics.
• Double-sided markings in centimetres and inches.
• Bias cut lines and circular templates.
• Intended for cutting, preparation and pinning, including pattern cutting.
• Positioned for dressmaking, tailoring, upholstery and home sewing, for both hobbyists and professionals.

Materials, durability and packaging

The board is made from recycled plastic and is itself recyclable, as are the off-cuts generated during manufacturing. The packaging has a dual purpose: it can be kept to store the board when not in use, or recycled as card if not needed. The Version 3 board carries a lifetime guarantee, which the company presents as a sign of its intended longevity.

Manufacturing and sustainability stance

The company states that its products are all manufactured in the United Kingdom, and that both the cutting boards and their packaging use eco-friendly materials that can be recycled. Erica Sawdon is described as an advocate of natural materials such as wool, cotton, hemp, coconut fibre and rubber, and as a critic of the plastic and foam commonly used in modern upholstery.

Commercial details and events

The online catalogue at the time of writing lists the Version 3 Sew & Stow XL Cutting Board at £164.00, rated 5.00 out of 5. The shop advertises free UK mainland delivery on orders over £150, a 14-day refund policy and a lifetime guarantee. International deliveries and deliveries outside mainland UK are handled on request. The company also announced its participation in the Festival of Upholstery on 2 and 3 October 2026.

Partnership with CCM Ace

Sew & Stow publicises a partnership with CCM Ace Ltd, a Manchester-based software development company known in the soft furnishings sector for its ACE Online application, a cloud-based system for preparing and sending estimates for custom soft furnishings. The nature of the collaboration is not detailed beyond this association.