African Print Bomber Jackets - Unique & Trendy Styles

The idea from Jesse from Nairobi:

Hello Urban Change Lab.
I want an African print bomber jacket . Let the material lining not be too heavy. Kindly share a variety of material options that you have. I'd like for this idea to be realized by Nyambura Irungu. My measurements are:
Neck: 17
Shoulders: 18
Chest: 40
Stomach: 36
Waist ("Bodice", she measured from shoulder to waist): 19
Bicep: 13
Armhole: 20
Wrist: 9
Sleeve length: 26
Jacket length: 27

Thank you.

The customer's rating:

Jesse 25 Aug 2019 9:56 am

Very well done, thanks Nyambura.

The story of the African print bomber jacket:

Negotiation phase

Offer from Nyambura Irungu within negotiation

Nyambura Irungu 01 Aug 2019 9:22 pm

Hi Jesse,

I'd love to make an offer for your idea. I've attached a few material examples that range between 1500 Kenya shillings and 4000 Kenya shillings, for you to choose from.Kindly let me know which one you like best.
Regards,
Nyambura.

Jesse 05 Aug 2019 9:47 am

Hello Nyambura,

thanks for your quick answer. I'd prefer the first or the last design, how much would I have to pay for the whole jacket on both options (including labour)? Do you eventually have another two or three design options that you could share with me?

Thanks in advance.

Best,
Jesse

Nyambura Irungu 06 Aug 2019 4:44 pm

Hi Jesse,
I found a few more fabrics. Kindly have a look and let me know what you like. I've also indicated the prices as all of them cost 1500/-

Jesse 08 Aug 2019 3:37 pm

Okay, I checked the fabrics. I prefer the very first design you sent me (the one with a purple and yellow stripe in the middle and green and purple triangles). I am okay with the price and I'm looking forward to receiving the jacket. I'll leave Kenya on August 23rd, so I will have to pick it up before that date.

Thanks in advance.

Best,
Jesse

Nyambura Irungu 09 Aug 2019 1:38 pm

Hi Jesse, that's an excellent choice. I'll get to working on it and have your jacket ready on the 17th.

Many Thanks,
Nyambura.

Production phase

African print bomber jacket within custom made realization

Nyambura Irungu 09 Aug 2019 4:41 pm

Hi Jesse, thank you for the down payment. I shall begin the work on 13th and be done by the 17th.

Kind Regards,

Jesse 11 Aug 2019 9:15 pm

Hi Nyambura,
Looking forward to seeing the progress

Best,
Jesse

Nyambura Irungu 13 Aug 2019 10:01 pm

Hi Jesse, I hope you've been well.
Please see the attached photo of both the fabric as picked today and the drafted pattern for the jacket, being the first step towards constructing it.

Many Thanks,
Nyambura

Jesse 15 Aug 2019 6:36 pm

Hi Nyambura,
Alright,
I look forward to seeing more.

Best,
Jesse.

Nyambura Irungu 15 Aug 2019 9:24 pm

Hi Jesse,

Here we are so far...
The first three, are photos of the jacket front, back and sleeves.
The fourth, shows the front and back pieces joined together.
The 5th and 6th photo are of the jacket back and front respectively.
The last photo shows how the jacket looks with the sleeves attached.

I begin the final steps of adding light jersey lining and black rib knit (the trim on the neck, hem and sleeves of the jacket) tomorrow and will update you by end of day.

Many Thanks,
Nyambura.

Jesse 16 Aug 2019 7:48 pm

Hi Nyambura,
Just seen the photos. The jacket looks nice. Can't wait to see the final outcome

Best,
Jesse.

Nyambura Irungu 17 Aug 2019 3:54 pm

Hi Jesse,
Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you like what you have seen. 🙂
I've completed the jacket and here is a very short video of the work in progress, as well as photos of the finished jacket and a look at the inside.

Many Thanks,
Nyambura.

Nyambura Irungu 17 Aug 2019 5:47 pm

Many Thanks,
Nyambura.

Jesse 18 Aug 2019 2:23 pm

I thank you, Nyambura. Jacket looks great

Nyambura Irungu 19 Aug 2019 9:13 am

Excellent! I am glad you do! Many thanks for your trust and business.

Jesse 20 Aug 2019 7:53 am

You're welcome.

The final African print bomber jacket:

Material: Cotton Kitenge, cotton jersey lining
Reference: ON002487E-9441

Costs to realize this African print bomber jacket

	Price
Cost of material	13.13
Cost of labour	30.64
Cost of packaging	0.88
Cost of delivery to local operations manager	0.88
Subtotal – payout to craftsman	45.53
Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.)	4.55
Handling fee Urban Change Lab	4.55
Shipping costs from Kenya to Kenya^*	0
Total	54.63