Michael is a solid dude who absolutely knows his stuff! His machine collection is AMAZING, and of the likes that you just don't see any more. If you want a proper chain-stitch hem done, Michael will not only do it on an authentic Union Special, but he will make sure that the thread size and colors are correct and match what was originally used (out of his several thousand dollar thread collection).
I brought in a pair of TCB 50's Japanese made selvedge denim for a simple hem, and the attention to detail that Michael employed in this seemingly simple task was impressive. I commented on the time he was taking with it, not because it was taking too long, but because I could see that he cared, and his response was something along the line that jeans like this deserve it.
I also brought in a pair of Tanuki's that I had torn the button fly seem on while trying to stretch them out after a wash, a pretty simple fix, but he did a great job and very quickly too.
Besides the hem and seam repairs, something Michael also does is darn repairs, which isn't something that I needed done, but I've seen photos of his work and also saw his darning machine in person; this type of repair is a lost art, and truly the only way to properly repair holes in denim.
There are only a few people that I know of who have this type of machinery, and even fewer that have the know-how to go with it. It's pretty awesome to have one of those people right here in Denver.
Michael's address isn't here on Yelp (I mentioned that to him), but it is on google. You can find him at:
5611 Kendall Ct, Unit 4, Arvada, CO 80002
(unit 4 is on the north side of the building)
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