StevenAver.com VS. Benjamin Sartorial

[coltboy75]

I am actually looking towards Steven Aver as well. I sent an e-mail earlier this week, but have not heard back yet. My biggest hurdle has been deciding on a fabric from a 2" by 2" computer screen photo. I asked for fabric samples of two selections, we will see what happens.

On the MTM measurements, my thought was to print his measurement page and take it to a local tailor, give them $25-$50 bucks and have them measure me. Any problems seen from this logic???

 

[markdc]

Originally Posted by coltboy75

I am actually looking towards Steven Aver as well. I sent an e-mail earlier this week, but have not heard back yet. My biggest hurdle has been deciding on a fabric from a 2" by 2" computer screen photo. I asked for fabric samples of two selections, we will see what happens.

On the MTM measurements, my thought was to print his measurement page and take it to a local tailor, give them $25-$50 bucks and have them measure me. Any problems seen from this logic???

Colt, that was my strategy. Got a friend in fashion design to measure me, and afterwards just made sure I understood all the the design choices before I pulled the trigger.

It's definitely true that you need to be educated before ordering MTM, but even for me, the MTM process itself was also a learning experience, as it forces you to learn about every detail and how it works in relation to your body, proportions, and sense of style.

 

[hammer07]

Originally Posted by coltboy75

On the MTM measurements, my thought was to print his measurement page and take it to a local tailor, give them $25-$50 bucks and have them measure me. Any problems seen from this logic???

I don't think it's necessary but I guess if you're not confident and willing to spend, it can't hurt. But make sure you double/triple check the measurements yourself. Also, be sure to specify anything you want done that's not covered in the options i.e. cut/sleeves.

 

[greyinla]

On the MTM measurements, my thought was to print his measurement page and take it to a local tailor, give them $25-$50 bucks and have them measure me. Any problems seen from this logic???

It's not a bad place to start. But be aware that accurate measurements of your body will not necessarily result in a suit that fits the way you want. You'll want to have a conversation w/ *any* MTM maker about how these measurement will translate to the actual garment.

 

[gregaz]

Another recommendation is sending in a suit that you like and use it AND the measurements to arrive at the new suit. Smaller in the shoulders, the pants are too tight, etc, etc, etc.

 

[TheWraith]

Originally Posted by coltboy75

I am actually looking towards Steven Aver as well. I sent an e-mail earlier this week, but have not heard back yet. My biggest hurdle has been deciding on a fabric from a 2" by 2" computer screen photo. I asked for fabric samples of two selections, we will see what happens.

On the MTM measurements, my thought was to print his measurement page and take it to a local tailor, give them $25-$50 bucks and have them measure me. Any problems seen from this logic???

Smart thinking, Colt. That's a good way to go about it.

 

[coltboy75]

It has been well over two weeks since I sent an e-mail to Steven Aver, no response. Anyone else having a problem with communication?

 

[sifl]

Originally Posted by coltboy75

It has been well over two weeks since I sent an e-mail to Steven Aver, no response. Anyone else having a problem with communication?

Did you include your credit card number in the email?

 

[TheWraith]

I think he's swamped with re-working his website right now. Don't worry, he'll get back to you, either via email or through this forum.

 

[Steven Aver]

Originally Posted by coltboy75

It has been well over two weeks since I sent an e-mail to Steven Aver, no response. Anyone else having a problem with communication?

pm sent. Sometimes it is easier to catch me on pm. Thanks