Prisca Noel Waiganjo crafted an elegant dress for Vicky to shine at a wedding, weaving beauty and anticipation into every stitch to fulfill her vision. What's your wish?
A request by Vicky from Nairobi, Kenya
I would like a dress similar to the first one in the photo shown below. Kindly let me know if this is possible by 24th January.
The Journey of Creating Custom-Made Dress to attend a wedding
Negotiation & Planning
Artisan's Proposals
Dear Vicky,
Please find attached fabric samples.
I’ll need the following measurements
Shoulder
Bust
Shoulder to waist
Hips
Waist to full length
Slit length
Hey Noella,
Sorry for the late response. Here are my measurements;
Shoulder- 38cm
Bust-84cm
Shoulder to waist-38cm
Waist-66cm
Hips-99cm
Waist to full length-104cm
Slit length- 66cm
Let me know if there is anything I left out.
Regards,
Vicky.
Dear Vicky.
I'll start the order as soon as it's confirmed
Regards
Noel
Crafting Process
Artisan’s Progress Updates
Dear Vicky
Please find photos of the fabric I’ll be using.
I’ve started by cutting the pieces. Next, I’ll do the stitches
I’ll update you again on Monday.
Note: the length seems too short. Please confirm.
Regards
Noel
Hey Noella,
Which length seems too short? The fabric looks okay.
Regards,
Vicky.
Hey Noella,
Which length seems too short? The fabric looks okay.
Regards,
Vicky.
Dear Vicky,
The length from the waist to the bottom.
Regards
Noel
Hey Noella,
I might have measured wrong then.
New measurement is 127cm.
Regards,
Vicky.
Dear Vicky
I’ve adjusted the dress to your preference.
Regards
Noel
Hey Noella,
Thank you, the dress looks lovely!
Regards,
Vicky Achieng.
You’re welcome
Regards
Noel
Hey Noella,
You can deliver it now. I‘m happy.
Thanks again.
Best regards,
Vicky Achieng.
Hey Noella,
The dress looks amazing!
Warm regards,
Vicky Achieng.
Hello,
I love the dress!
Regards,
Vicky Achieng.
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON012265E-59378
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
21.12
|
| Cost of labour |
18.1
|
| Cost of packaging |
0.6
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
2.72
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
42.54
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
4.25
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
4.25
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Kenya* |
0
|
| VAT (Kenya)* |
0
|
| Total |
51.04
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
