About

Hey, It’s Me. BRAWLER.

Well, kind of . . . My name is Brandon. I started BRAWLER Custom Embroidery out of my basement in Southeast Portland, OR with a single-needle embroidery machine. Since then, we’ve upgraded to commercial space and professional embroidery equipment. And we call Past Lives Makerspace, located in the Brooklyn neighborhood of SE PDX, our home.

I’m a working artist and musician, which means I approach merch differently than a traditional shop. I care about how it looks, how it feels, and whether people actually want to wear it. My favorite thing about doing custom embroidery in Portland is being able to support and connect with all the inspiring, talented people here.

As owner-operator of BRAWLER Custom Embroidery, my goal is to help elevate the entire creative ecosystem of our city and region. If you’re working on a merch run or have an idea in mind, feel free to reach out — I’m always happy to help figure out the best way to bring it to life.


Front view of a Melco EMT16X embroidery machine

My Machines:

Two (2) Melco EMT16X 16-needle embroidery machines

(Fun fact: They’ve got names! Sidney & Florence 🥹)


BRAWLER CUSTOM EMBROIDERY is an independent, owner-operated studio in Portland, Oregon. we focus on helping bands, brands & businesses create merch that actually looks good.

WE Proudly provide high-quality custom embroidery & dtf with competitive, transparent pricing, fast turnaround times & no order minimums.

Why work with our custom embroidery shop in Portland, Oregon?
  • Quick communication with a knowledgeable professional who is working on your order from start to finish (Spoiler alert: I’m talking about me!)
  • Ample creative support, from advice on which blank to use for your custom embroidered merch to what size you should embroider your logo
  • Commitment to quality and an excellent customer experience from a local business owner and neighbor right here in PDX