Every stitch tells a story
How it started
I grew up in Hawaiʻi, where being creative was just part of everyday life.
After high school, I moved to Seattle to go to UW and ended up staying.
During COVID, I was super burnt out and randomly bought an embroidery machine off Facebook Marketplace.
I didn’t really know what I was doing, but the more I stitched, the more I realized this could actually be something.
That’s how Tita Bun Collective started. No big plan, just me, some thread, and a lot of experimenting.
Nikki, the creator and artist behind TBC
How it's going
These days, I run live Flash Embroidery events, make custom merch for brands, and design original patches people can wear on their favorite pieces.
Everything is still done in-house: designing, stitching, packing orders, setting up for events. What started in my college apartment turned into something people recognize at markets and pop-ups around Seattle.
I’ve worked with many businesses, stitched pieces that resonate with masses, and built something that feels aligned with who I am.
