Nice Top/Bot Set V.S. Makered Pirate Overall

Hi, I have a 18 STR unhammered & a 20 DEX 1 hammer used common top and bottom set (respectively). I have heard from my friends that makered overalls can come out really godly. However, the three pirates I talked to aren't sure if I should keep my T/B set or make a makered overall. A few things to consider is that I might make another class that can use the T/B later & that its tradeable so I can share with my good friend. HOWEVER, my friend told me makered overalls can be very godly LIKE 50 stats!! I'm having trouble grasping the concept of maker too (I catch on so slowly to new things ).

Help please.