What Is Made To Measure?

Have you ever put the question ‘what is Made to Measure’ to your tailor? Now let’s assume your bespoke tailor provides a Made to Measure (MTM) option, but how does it differ from a full bespoke? Are you getting a significantly lesser quality if you prefer MTM? Not actually, MTM retains almost all the essentials of a full bespoke suit, the summary of which we will deal in this blog:

Both Bespoke & MTM:

# Select the weight, colour and pattern of cloth from the many high quality fabric swatches on a tailor’s shelves.
# The tailor takes the customer’s measurement.
# You can pick your own choice of vents, pockets, buttons, button holes, lapels, linings, pleats.
# A second fitting where you can try out on the finished suit.

The key difference between Bespoke and MTM is that with the later, the tailor cuts the suit cloth to a particular style or block and then makes some adjustment for size and figuration.

On the other hand, a bespoke hand will always stick to an individual pattern—maintained in the classic brown paper for later use—and due to personalized measurement, will make short work of cutting, making and finishing the outfit.

Bespoke Only:

# The tailor takes a super-detailed measurement for a more precise fit.
# Then a customer pattern is created for later reference.
# Three fittings: skeleton /rough baste, pocket baste and then finally finished suit.
# The suit is hand-crafted.

Though the difference between MTM and Bespoke is subtle, it comes as no surprise that MTM is popular with few customers, while there are many that still prefer a Bespoke suit. MTM can cost a tad less than a bespoke suit (as tailoring time is considerably less), and it can be finished comparatively faster. This means the groom doesn’t have to worry if the wedding plans are running behindhand.

Whether you prefer MTM or Bespoke, it is up to you. But with Bucco, there is always a special, personalized suit that will hog the limelight on any occasion and be cherished for years to come.