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Reasons Why is Embroidery Near Me and You?

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Family Is Why Embroidery is Near Me

Since growing up in an embroidery family, I have had embroidery near me for 46 years. It is always near me in some shape or form. Embroidery has been the lifeblood of our family since 1977. At a very young age, I learned the craft of custom embroidery in Seattle from my father. I am excited to tell you more about our factory, staff, clients, and friends. 

Ruthie Nhoung is our plant manager since 1998

Our Staff Love Embroidering

The staff at Northwest Custom Apparel have a passion for embroidery. Our operators ensure it’s clean and crisp, so each customer’s expectations are exceeded. Full back embroidery on Carhartt jackets or a dozen Richardson hats, our staff meticulously watching each stitch. It takes time, dedication, and passion for the perfect stitch.

Embroidery is Near Me and is Your Local Embroidery Shop

Imagine you have been in contact with Northwest Custom Apparel’s Sales Team. Likewise, together you have chosen the perfect gear, counted and reconfirmed the number of employees who need each style, and calculated a reasonable cost for your customized apparel. Two weeks later, you get the email that states your order is ready for delivery or pick up.

In addition, you opted for pick-up because you’re curious to see what the embroidery plant looks like. Coupled with curiosity, you excitedly walk to the Customer Pick Up door in the building closest to Freeman Rd and Yuma St in Milton, WA. You may be a bit nervous and wondering just how your order of customized snapback caps and embroidered Eddie Bauer jackets or work aprons with quirky phrases and management-style logoed polos will turn out.

Brooks Brothers Embroidery Factory
Sometimes Embroidery Near Me is found in Alaska, not just Seattle.

Let Us Wow You With Embroidery

Customers are greeted warmly, often by name, and before you know it, the order is stacked in boxes before you. Likewise, there may be a little fanfare as the boxes are opened because Northwest Custom Apparel Customer Service staff are just as excited as you are to see how it all turned out.

Embroidery Near Me. Embroidery Machine Near Erik and Seattle
Embroidery Near Me has been Part of Erik’s life since 1977 while living in Seattle.

You’re feeling a bit giddy. You look inside the box, and just like many of our loyal customers have experienced, you are stunned. It’s miraculous! Your vision has come to life. Moreover, the colors of the embroidery thread are dazzling. The fine, intricate details in your logo have been meticulously sewn. The garments are exceptional. The Carhartt Jackets have been detailed in areas you thought impossible to place a design. Still, the Embroidery Machine Operators have somehow found a way to give you precisely what you ordered.

Even the monograms are spelled right because we’re not trying to be like a coffee shop over here. Northwest Custom Apparel cares about even the smallest detail. Your embroidered garments will be better than you ever dreamed they could be.

How You Can Have Embroidery Near Me

You can experience Northwest Custom Apparel’s excellent customer service and outstanding embroidery workmanship. Go to our website and contact us. You’ll be able to provide your contact information and a description of your customized gear project. Our Sales Team will contact you to begin the painless process of placing your order. In no time, you’ll be wowed again and again by your local embroidery business, Northwest Custom Apparel.

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Antonio-Massey

Antonio Massey

Production Team: Folder

Antonio Massey recently joined NWCA in June of 2022. His role on the Production Team has greatly improved our processes and productivity. Antonio is always willing to lift heavy boxes or help his co-workers during busy times. In his free time, he enjoys playing with his dog and mastering video games.

Alicia-Wada

Alicia Wada

Shipping Clerk

Alicia Wada is passionate about helping her co-workers at Northwest Custom Apparel in any way that she can. She works in our Shipping and Logistics department. Alicia, who goes by Ali, has a bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics. She lived in Japan for ten years and recently brought her family to America in 2019. She is interested in learning crafts and textile art from around the world.

Erik-Mikelson

Erik Mickelson

Manager

Erik Mickelson’s position as Manager is more than a job, it’s a passion. It’s always fun and exciting because he enjoys marketing, computers, and coming up with innovative ideas to help NWCA grow. He majored in accounting and finance at Washington State University, graduating in 1996, and returned to school to obtain his Master of Business from WGU, graduating in 2016. Erik continually strives to advance his education through podcasts, audiobooks, and industry tradeshows. He is married to a remarkable and caring wife named Wendy, a Registered Nurse, with whom he shares his many hobbies and a love for the outdoors.

 

Ruth-Nhoung

Ruth Nhoung

Production Manager

Ruth Nhoung is our Production Manager and Northwest Custom Apparel is lucky to have her. Thanks to her vast knowledge of machine embroidery and dedication to creating a comfortable and supportive work environment, the production plant runs smoothly and customers are pleased with our work. She is a loving mother and grandmother and enjoys spending quality time with her siblings. She says, “I love everything about Northwest Custom Apparel: the people, the atmosphere, the work, and the customers. I love what I do and I embrace all of NWCA’s core values”.

Steve-Deland

Steve Deland

Art Director

Steve Deland has been our amazing Artist since 2017. He loves working at Northwest Custom Apparel because he appreciates the goal-oriented, progressive-thinking management style. He is most passionate about his art, which includes scroll saw woodwork, and his five grandchildren.

 

Taylar-Hanson

Taylar Hanson

Sales

Taylar Hanson is a highly acclaimed Saleswoman at Northwest Custom Apparel. She has a BA in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles from Washington State University. “Go Cougs!” The best part of Taylar’s job is getting to work with longtime customers who trust us to do the best work and take care of their needs. She is passionate about appreciating nature, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Nika-Lao

Nika Lao

Sales

Nika Lao is very knowledgeable in how the business is ran because she began as an Embroidery Machine Operator and has worked hard to become the excellent and personable saleswoman she is today. She enjoys the stress-free environment and the many chances to connect with her co-workers over potlucks, BBQs, and bowling parties. Nika is a proud sister of two highly successful brothers and can boast mastering three languages herself: Khmer, Thai, and English. She is an avid camper, enjoys going to farmer markets, and loves cooking.

Bradley-Wright

Bradley Wright

Accountant

Bradley Wright has been a vital team member of NWCA since 2017. As our accountant and knower-of-all-things, Bradley is proud to work closely with his wonderful colleagues. He studied at the University of Washington. These days he dedicates his free time to his new house.

Dominic-Nguyen

Dominic Nguyen

DTG Operator

Dominic Nguyen recently joined our Direct-To-Garment department. He says he loves the family work environment at Northwest Custom Apparel. In his free time, Dom likes to listen to music, hangout with friends, and play video games. He comes from a very big family which can be very chaotic at times, but is always exciting.

Sothea-Tann

Sothea Tann

Production Team: Trimmer

Sothea Tann recently joined the Production Team in 2022. She finds Northwest Custom Apparel to be a good working environment with helpful and friendly staff. In her free time, Sothea spends quality time with her family and, overall, focuses on a peaceful and happy lifestyle.

Brian-Beardsly

Brian Beardsley

DTG Supervisor

Brian Beardsley has been with Northwest Custom Apparel since 2018. He is our DTG Supervisor. Brian loves that he gets to work with high-tech machines in a fun atmosphere. He has a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design. He said, “I always wanted to create visually interesting assets in a variety of mediums”. In his free time, he enjoys building and painting models, playing video games, designing, and playing his guitar.

UT-Tri-Tran

UT Tri Tran

Embroidery Machine Operator

UT Tri Tran loves Northwest Custom Apparel so much that, although she has already retired after a long career in machine embroidery operations, she is happy to return part time. She says, “I love the family style work environment and how everyone shares food, laughter, and fun on a regular basis.” In her free time she is dedicated to living a healthy and peaceful lifestyle with her friends and family.

Bunsereytheavy-Hoeu

BunsereytheavyHoeu

Embroidery Machine Operator

BunsereytheavyHoeu, who goes by Theavy, won our Operator of the Year in 2021. She takes on many roles in the production team. She says, “These are not my co-workers, these are my family! I cherish all the memories we make together”. When she goes home to be with her family, she makes the most of her time with them by holding family get-togethers and even karaoke competitions.

Sreynai-Meang

Sreynai Meang

Embroidery Machine Operator

SreynaiMeang is a hard-working Machine Operator. She is most passionate about helping people. Sreynai, who goes by Nai, likes to exercise in her free time and talk with her family in Cambodia.

Kanha-Chhorn

Kanha Chhorn

Embroidery Machine Operator

Kanha Chhorn has been an Embroidery Operator with Northwest Custom Apparel since 2018. She is delightful and always makes everyone smile and laugh. Kanha takes on additional tasks that allow us to exceed our customers’ expectations. In her free time, she can be found at her local temple or spending quality time with her family and friends.

Savy-Sorm

Savy Som

Embroidery Machine Operator

SavySom is one of our Machine Operators who is passionate about embroidery and sewing. She enjoys working at NWCA because of its flexibility. She has two teenage sons and loves spending time with her family on the weekends.

Sorphorn-Sorm

SorphornSorm

Embroidery Machine Operator

SorphornSorm has been a Machine Operator since 2011. One of her four sisters works here as well. Her other relatives are in Cambodia. In her free time, Sorphorn studies English, listens to music, and enjoys exercising.

Jim-Mickelson

Jim Mickelson

CEO

Jim Mickelson, after a successful career with a major oil company, founded Northwest Embroidery in 1977. This was the first commercial embroidery in the Pacific Northwest. Over the years, Jim has become the guru of embroidery never refusing to answer a question or offer advice to his fellow embroiders. Jim and his wife Leeanna raised four wonderful children who went on to successful business careers.