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In 2021, Nikki Lorenzo, '21, decided to buy a small embroidery machine on Facebook Marketplace, a decision that changed her life forever. Now, Lorenzo runs Tita Bun Collective, a Seattle-based embroidery studio where everyday pieces become something personal. She offers live custom stitching and engraving for community pop-ups and gatherings and is gearing up to open her own storefront through Seattle Restored.
Aleenah Ansari sat down with Lorenzo to talk about how her business has evolved since she first got an embroidery machine, how her work is rooted in community and what it really takes to advocate for yourself.