Prisca Noel Waiganjo created a graceful dress for Vicky, turning her wish for a confident, elegant look into something personal and beautifully made. What's your wish? →
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The Tailor-Made Dress With Slit was made by Prisca Noel Waiganjo as a custom occasion dress inspired by a sleek, wedding-guest or eveningwear look. This completed project is a useful example for anyone considering a made-to-measure dress with a high slit, adjusted length and a close, flattering fit.
- Request: The brief was for a custom dress similar to a preferred style, with a defined slit and a made-to-measure fit for a special event.
- Final result: The finished dress was completed with the slit detail and an updated full length after a measurement correction, leading to a better overall proportion and fit.
- Design details: This project focused on a clean, elegant silhouette in fabric chosen during the making process, with the slit acting as the main visible feature for movement and occasion dressing.
- Fit and use: The dress was tailored from the customer’s bust, waist, hip, shoulder and length measurements, and the final feedback confirmed that it fit perfectly and worked well for a wedding.
- Process: Progress was documented from fabric selection and cutting through stitching and final adjustment, with photos shared along the way and positive feedback after delivery.
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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 Tailor-Made Dress With Slit
Negotiation & Planning
Tailor-Made Dress With Slit - design ideas and artisan 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
How to make a Tailor-Made Dress With Slit – work in progress
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
Cost structure of this project
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
21.12
|
| Cost of labour |
18.1
|
| Cost of packaging |
0.6
|
| Local Transport to photoshoot and parcel drop-off |
2.72
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
42.54
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
4.25
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
4.25
|
| Total (excluding shipping & taxes) |
51.04
|
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Note on shipping & taxes
The cost breakdown above shows how the value of this individual project is composed.
Shipping costs and any applicable taxes (e.g. VAT) depend on the delivery country and the specific setup and are therefore not shown as fixed amounts here.
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