Thedi via Thurston Bros. - any advice for a newbie?

[MCM_92]

Good evening gentlemen,

I'm looking to get my first proper custom leather jacket made. I'm thinking of going with Thedi through Custom Bros.
For those of you who've already been through the process, do you have any advice?
What are some things you wish you'd known before getting started? I don't have a ton of experience, so any tips or things I should keep in mind would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Leatherjunky]

Good evening gentlemen,

I'm looking to get my first proper custom leather jacket made. I'm thinking of going with Thedi through Custom Bros.
For those of you who've already been through the process, do you have any advice?
What are some things you wish you'd known before getting started? I don't have a ton of experience, so any tips or things I should keep in mind would be greatly appreciated!

My own exp with Thurston was not a good 1. I ordered a jacket from Thedi with 2 requests that I was assured would be possible.. a right hand zipper amd NO embossed leather with logos.. i paid the deposit and when the jacket came in thurston customer service told me that those requests were not honored.. obviously not acceptable so I cancelled thru my cc and ordered ditect from thedi.. order direct whenever possible

 

[jerryoldiee]

MCM_92, a few tips for any custom order. Get all specs (measurements, zipper side, hardware, lining, logos, or embossing) confirmed in writing before paying a deposit, and pay by card for protection. Measure a jacket that already fits you rather than relying on body measurements, and double-check shoulder width since it’s the hardest thing to fix later. Leatherjunky’s point about ordering direct versus through a reseller is worth weighing too. Please post pics when it arrives!

 

[Bfd70]

Thurston has the advantage of using a fit jacket to determine your size. Numbers on another jacket that fits you well while helpful do not tell the whole story as the pattern plays a major role. Which model are you looking for?