Host Eric Gorges gets to stitching, confirming threads do make the man.

The Jeans Maker A Craftsman's Legacy

Premiered November 03, 2021
The Jeans Maker

Eric Yelsma has been drawn to sewing since a teenager. Now his shop makes jeans from American sourced, sustainable fabric that is constructed and sold in Detroit. Host Eric Gorges gets to stitching, confirming threads do make the man.

About the Program

A Craftsman's Legacy

Join host Eric Gorges as he combs the country to meet and learn from America’s finest craftsmen, documenting what it means to be a modern day maker.

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