Fritz Wilhelm, LLC

10/15/2026

This HUGE 20’x25’ Winged Shade will soon be off to the wilds of California! Look for it at Great Western War ⚔️🛡️

10/09/2026

Our first apprentice, Elysia, (sailmaker, and Jill-of-many-trades) is putting the final touches on her first project. We’re learning a lot together and thrilled to have her aboard!

10/08/2026

Sometimes I come into the shop to take pics. But you can’t observe a system without effecting it. Invariably there is more talking than sewing 😜

10/07/2026

Our tents have danced with the wind at 80 mph and shed it beautifully! It was blowing about 40 to 60 this day. Sound on for the full effect 🌬️🍃

10/05/2026

This beautiful tent was fitted this morning!

09/15/2026

WellDressedTent.com for all the possibilities!

08/25/2026

UPDATE: we’ve had an amazing amount of interest, a couple more days of interviews planned, and should be hiring soon!

For folks on or near the Olympic Peninsula in WA…we are hiring!

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator:
No experience necessary, we are happy to train. Canvas sewing, small friendly shop, pay commensurate with experience.

Apprentice Tentmaker:
Learn all the aspects of the trade (design / canvas, wood, metal, and ropework). Possibility for travel and event work as well.

Strong work ethic, attention to detail and aesthetics highly desired. 20-35 hours a week possible. Pay commensurate with experience and raises offered as your skill increases.

Contact [email protected] with questions.

08/24/2026

New blog to share! Remember that our lead time is about 4 months at the moment and could get longer through the winter. The 2027 Camping Season is closer than you think!

Re-vamping and Re-energizingby Fritzin Uncategorizedon Posted on August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 We have recently taken a deep breath and delved deeper into the world of marketing to get the word out about our tents to the larger community. Re-vamping our website, social media presence, and getting o...

08/11/2026

We get a lot of questions about the "pack-ability" of our hub and spoke round pavilions. Here is a typical set: hand-finished ash (scarfed) centerpole, spokes & hub, iron stakes and h**p ropes. Pole bags come with the Stalwart Round Pavilions too.

Overall, pretty pack-able ;-)

08/01/2026

Beautiful 13’ Essential Round Pavilion — off today for all the adventures!

Check out WellDressedTent.com for all the possibilities.