Time for a new Traditional Thread. I was wondering about bespoke experiences had by Forum members.

Unless I am mistaken, tailored clothing comes in three types:
Off the rack, i.e., made to a "standard" pattern and size,
Made to Measure, i.e., made to a standard pattern, but sized to fit the person ordering, and
Bespoke, made to a pattern designed specifically for the wearer, to his specifications and measurements

Some time ago, I recall reading posts which described a visit to a tailor, but the result was a garment made to the tailor's usual style, not necessarily that chosen by the wearer. My thought is to hear (or read) more about Members' stories of custom (highland) garments, either from traditional tailors, highland and otherwise, or from helpful and talented relatives and others, including garments you have made yourselves.

I am interested in three things in particular:

1) your reasons for choosing the level of custom work you did
2) your method of selecting the tailor/maker, and
3) any comparison you might make between the finished garment and similar garments made in other ways ( i.e., your MTM doublet vs Off the Rack, or your bespoke kilt vs a MTM one, or your home built jacket compared to your grandfather's bespoke, etc. even a comparison between two bespoke tailors)

Let's talk about quality of fabric, durability, practicality, as well as distinction and style. And by all means, if fit is an issue, let's talk about that, too.

I have in mind coats, jackets, doublets, tunics, waistcoats, and kilts, but I expect we could learn about any sewn garments in this discussion.

Thanking you in advance, I am
yr hmbl &c...
M'LL