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Sewing

Bicycle mechanic

Mtn bike coaching

Lacrosse coaching

Metal fabrication and woodworking

Owner/Operator

Other Services

Create custom messenger and other bags from home based design/fabrication studio

•	Design, pattern, cut and sew various bags as directed by customers
•	Business model allows for experimentation using high end materials and construction techniques


Responsible for preliminary research, ideation and concepting, customer presentations, prototype development and final product approval for many items throughout the CA and private label catalogs.  This includes both soft (cut and sew) and hard (framed/molded) products.

•	Advanced knowledge of many design tools including Adobe CS (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign), Solidworks, and Power Point
•	Manage projects using Web based PDM platform (Chameleon)
•	Create calendars to track projects from start to end 
•	Extensive knowledge of clothing and bag construction including compression molding techniques
•	Mentor to department associates/assistants
•	Excellent communication skills
•	Advanced knowledge of draping/fitting 
•	Work with internal Creative Solutions department on instructions and packaging
•	Educate Customer Support team by hosting “Product Knowledge” sessions


Product Designer

Responsible for creating accessory lines for Eddie Bauer Outlet and assisting other designers with their daily tasks

•	Worked directly with factory to develop price point driven items for EBO including soft luggage and travel accessory items
•	Worked with EBO team for direction on products to fit within existing lines on floor
•	Created detailed documents/artwork for development of products


Worked a variety of outdoor retail jobs; Erewhon Mtn Outfitters, Gregg’s Greenlake Cycle, REI (flagship), Outdoor N More

•	Specialized in boot fitting
•	Active participant of Phil Oren’s Fit System seminars, including Phil’s advanced course
•	Fit Rollerblade brand skates using ski boot fitting techniques (heat molding, custom insoles, grinding, punching etc.…)


Outdoor Retail

Responsible for draping, patterning and constructing various custom boat canvas products

•	Main focus was on high end power yachts
•	Created stainless steel frames to mount on boats for biminis and enclosures
•	Draped frames to create patterns for biminis and enclosures
•	Converted drapes into patterns after fit was determined
•	Cut and sew covers, biminis and enclosures using combination of Sunbrella, Strata Glass and polycarbonate materials
•	Installed custom canvas on boats after construction was completed


Boat Canvas Fabricator

Find out detailed information about Steve Miller, Owner/Operator in Shoreline, WA

Steve Miller: Owner/Operator in Shoreline, WA

Steve Miller

The Messenger Bag Company

Classic Accessories

Carry Gear Solutions

Various

Barrett Enclosures

ITT

Seattle Central Community College