LB Sew Studio

07/16/2026

It’s a busy summer fixing your fits and teaching sewing tricks!

Swipe thru for some opportunities to Sew with me, in Seattle and on Vashon ❤️🪡🧵

Only a few spots remain for My Machine & Me class next Wednesday, July 22 5-8pm

Still room for you at my Denim Upcycle class in 2 parts! Consecutive Sundays,
July 26 & August 2, 12-3pm

Sewing and Repair Basics is a really great comprehensive class to get you sewing again,
Saturday August 1, 12-4pm

Join superstar sewing queen Cris Wood 👋🏼 and learn about her zero-waste sewing approach, and receive a copy of her new book, Saturday August 8, 11-3.

I’m super excited to join the excellent Labels Consignment community at their Secondhand Summer Block Hop, Sunday August 9, 1-5pm. We will be hosting a BYO Mending Station, and I’ll be offering instruction and Sashiko visible mending kits for sale;

Register at lbsewstudio.com

Sit down and sew with me!
Xoxo - Tesse ❤️🪡🧵

06/30/2026

Early this year, as I was planning how to end one business and begin another, a fantastic project landed in my lap- a restoration of an 18th century costume to be worn at The Grand Masked Ball, held annually at The Orangery, in Versailles, France.
I weirdly had it in my mind’s eye that a Marie Antoinette style project was in my future, so when this opportunity arrived,
I said HELLO, I’ve been waiting for you!

My client brought me the costume, which she had purchased at the Seattle Opera annual costume sale.
It was perfect- and 6 sizes too big.

Before we could fit the pieces properly, we needed to acquire the under structure-
the panniers and stays. Once we had those, we could start to scale down.

I had to remove piping and reshape, cut off inches at the correct seams, and put it all back together again. The skirt required re-draping and re-pleating over the panniers, so I had to take it all apart. This was a good thing because I could reshape the reveal of the underskirt and reduce the bulk and weight by faking the yellow underskirt, and making it a more flattering shape.

Working on a true Theater-made Costume was such a nostalgic trip for me- costume construction is my origin story. There are many similarities between apparel construction and costume construction, but costumes are a thing of their own. It felt like a good omen to be working on such a complex project and celebrate how far I have come in my skills and abilities.

I feel really blessed to get to work on such incredible projects and with such incredible clients- Thank you Wendy, you are a delight.
Thank you for modeling what Joie de vivre looks like!

06/18/2026

Another memorable Sip & Sew at Wine Shop Vashon was had by all!

These ladies told some tale!
The stories, the laughter, the understanding, the moments of focused silence and the sound of live jazz all stitched into our Sashiko projects.

The three hour therapy of being together, learning something new and making something with your hands is age-old and reliably good for you - Join us!

The next Sip & Sew is
Wednesday July 8, 5-8pm.
lbsewstudio or link in bio

06/14/2026

The Sew Studio is in Sew Like The Wind mode!
We are in the middle of the busy season.

Thank you all for trusting me to
elevate, tailor, remake and repair your clothing
for all the events in your life-
wether you are walking down the isles of Thriftway, or the isle that leads to your beloved and a life of happiness,
Making you look good and feel good for all of life’s moments is what brings me happiness.

I have been sewing for most of my life,
And every year I learn even more about what I am capable of creating with scissors, a needle and thread. My skills get better because you ask me to step out of my comfort zone and challenge myself. I am always dazzled by who walks in my door, and the karma of their clothing. I am so lucky to be your tailor 💗💗💗💗💗
💗💗💗💗💗

06/13/2026

Join us for a Community Mending Event,
In the beautiful garden courtyard of The Wine Shop in The Vashon Village.
Wine Shop Vashon

For our June Sip & Sew, I wanted to open up the experience to our community. Bring an item to mend and we will have hand-sewing supplies and instruction on hand.

If you would like to learn Sashiko mending technique, we will have Sashiko kits for sale.
The kit includes a Sashiko needle, floss, templates, and a glass of wine or NA beverage.

To purchase a kit,
Register for the June Sip & Sew
at lbsewstudio.com
Link in bio.

06/09/2026

Join us on Vashon Island at our boutique Sewing Salon along with Instagram Sewing Community Sensation, Cris Wood

No patterns, No sizing limits, No intimidation!

Guest instructor, designer Cris Wood, will guide you through making one of her viral zero-waste patterns, the chic and summery The Envelope Dress ™️.

Using basic geometric shapes, students will use their own measurements to cut and construct a stylish and contemporary tunic-style dress.

Included with your class fee is a copy of Cris Wood’s new book, “It Starts with a Square”. This class is great for beginners and experienced sewists alike. Ages 13-adult.

We are offering this class twice:
Sunday June 28, 11-3
Saturday August 8, 11-3

Register at lbsewstudio.com or go to link in bio.
This is sure to be a popular class, get your spot now!

06/09/2026

Join us on Vashon Island at our boutique Sewing Salon for a unique experience learning from Instagram sewing community sensation,
Cris Wood

No patterns, No sizing limits, No intimidation! Guest instructor, designer Cris Wood, will guide you through making one of her viral zero-waste patterns, the chic and summery The Envelope Dress ™️.

Using basic geometric shapes, students will use their own measurements to cut and construct a stylish and contemporary tunic-style dress.

Included with your class fee is a copy of Cris Wood Sews new book, “It Starts with a Square”. This class is great for beginners and experienced sewists alike. Ages 13-adult. Register at link in bio, or go to lbsewstudio.com
We are offering this class twice, so as many people as possible can learn from Cris!
Sunday June 28, 11-3
Saturday August 8, 11-3

06/02/2026

05/24/2026

Summer Sewing Class Registration is LIVE!

Classes are already filling up,
If you want to take a class, sign up soon!
Class size is limited.
Classes are Age 13-adult,
21+ for Sip & Sew
Link in bio or go to
lbsewstudio.com

JUNE CLASSES 🪡
Wednesday June 17, Sip & Sew, 5-8pm
Sunday June 21, Make your own Un**es, 12-4pm
Saturday June 29, Upcycled Waist cincher, 12-4pm

JULY CLASSES 🧵
Wednesday July 8, Sip & Sew, 5-8pm
Wednesday July 22, My Machine & Me, 5-8pm
Sunday July 26, Denim Upcycle Part 1, 12-3pm

AUGUST CLASSES ✂️
Sunday August 2, Denim Upcycle Part 2, 12-3pm
Wednesday August 5, Sip & Sew, 5-8pm
Sunday August 23, Upcycled Button Down 12-3pm

UPCOMING CLASSES ❤️
Wednesday August 15, Moon Pad Making, 5-8pm
Wednesday August 19, F*ck with your Fit, 5-8pm

❤️ PRIVATE LESSONS for teens & adults,
COMING SOON!

Thank you to everyone who has taken a class and registered for our Summer series!
Sew grateful to all of you ❤️
- Tesse at LB Sew Studio

05/19/2026

Heirloom Bridal reimagined for the next generation, at LB Sew Studio.

Creating these pieces is like a meditation of who we are in a life well lived, and the promise of life yet to be lived. You can literally feel the hopes and prayers for love and happiness in
each stitch,
every loop and covered button,
And yards of duchess satin.

It’s a journey of creation,
And I am honored to make it sew.

Interested to know more about
sustainable bridal?
Dm, comment or text
- Tesse 💗