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custom made kimono and matching pants made from kitenge

custom made kimono and matching pants made from kitenge

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Nyambura Irungu crafted a stunning kimono and matching pants for Nimu, using kitenge fabric in elegant, understated tones to fulfill her heartfelt desire. What's your wish?

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Customer's rating: ★★★★★ “I absolutely loved this. The pants fit perfectly and I have been wearing the kimono with anything I…Read more“I absolutely loved this. The pants fit perfectly and I have been wearing the kimono with anything I possibly could pair it with. I will definitely share this with all my friends. Secondly, I really liked working with Nyambura, communication was quick and easy. She got my measurements perfectly and understood what I wanted. Thank you.” — Nimu Nairobi , Kenya (11. January 2022)
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A request by Nimu from Nairobi , Kenya

Hello,

I would like a kimono and matching pants made with kitenge material. Possibly a nude or black and white-colored material.

The Journey of Creating custom made kimono and matching pants made from kitenge

Negotiation & Planning

custom made kimono and matching pants made from kitenge - design ideas and artisan proposals

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Nyambura Irungu (30. October 2021)

Hello Nimu,

I hope this finds you well. Thank you for placing your order. I am happy to work on it.

I'll share possible fabric options by Tuesday for you to look through.

Meanwhile please send these measurements:

1. Shoulder

2. Bust

3. Waist ( where you normally wear your pants)

4. Hips

5. Waist to hip ( take this measurement from the side)

6. Waist to crotch

7. Waist to desired pants length

8. Kimono length ( measure from the nape/back of the neck to the floor/desired length)

9. Sleeve length (measure from the shoulder joint to the desired length)

Many Thanks,
Nyambura.

Nimu (2. November 2021)

Hey
1. Shoulder :15 in

2. Bust: 33in

3. Waist ( where you normally wear your pants) : 27 in

4. Hips: 40 in

5. Waist to hip ( take this measurement from the side): 13in

6. Waist to crotch: 11in

7. Waist to desired pants length: 37 in

8. Kimono length ( measure from the nape/back of the neck to the floor/desired length): 48 in

9. Sleeve length (measure from the shoulder joint to the desired length): 12 in

Nyambura Irungu (2. November 2021)

Hello Nimu,
I hope this finds you well and thank you for the measurements.

Please have a look at the attached fabrics and let me know which one you like best.

Many Thanks,
Nyambura

Nimu (2. November 2021)

Hello,

Do you have other pieces of fabric?

Nyambura Irungu (3. November 2021)

Hi Nimu,

Do you mean other colors or other variations of the black and white?

Nimu (3. November 2021)

Different fabrics in general.

Nyambura Irungu (4. November 2021)

Hi Nimu,

I've sent some more fabric options for you to look at.
I haven't quite understood if you mean you'd like to see other fabrics aside from kitenge, and if so, is it still within your colours of black , white or nude?

This will help me refine my search for fabrics as I do not stock them.

Many Thanks,
Nyambura.

Nimu (8. November 2021)

hello,

We could work with the second fabric you sent over. The black one.

Nyambura Irungu (8. November 2021)

Okay, great. Just to be on the same page, you mean the one labelled like so:
IMG-20211102-WA0003.jpg. Yes?

Nimu (9. November 2021)

Yes.

Nyambura Irungu (9. November 2021)

Alright, Thank you!

Crafting Process

How to make a custom made kimono and matching pants made from kitenge – work in progress

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Nyambura Irungu (18. November 2021)

Hi Nimu, thank you for confirming your order.
I'll update you on the progress as we go. .
Many Thanks,
Nyambura.

Nimu (18. November 2021)

Hey Nyambura,

Thank you. Looking forward to it.

Nyambura Irungu (20. November 2021)

Hey Nimu, that's fantastic! I'm glad you are.

I'll share photos on Monday once I begin working on the items.

Many Thanks,
Nyambura

Nimu (21. November 2021)

Great, thanks.

Nyambura Irungu (22. November 2021)

You're welcome.

Here we go with a few pics of the work in progress. Pattern cutting and laying to cut on the fabric.

Nimu (23. November 2021)

Looks good .

Nyambura Irungu (25. November 2021)

That's great!

The outfit is almost done. I've sent two more pics of how it's looking so far.

Nimu (25. November 2021)

Hey, is the fabric blue in the first picture?

Nyambura Irungu (25. November 2021)

Hey Nimu,

Yes, it appears as blue because of lighting.
I've taken a better photo and attached of the finished look.

Nimu (25. November 2021)

Ah okay. I really like it! Very excited to see it.

Nyambura Irungu (25. November 2021)

Awesome! Glad you do!

Nimu (25. November 2021)

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Nyambura Irungu (25. November 2021)

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Nimu (26. November 2021)

Thank you

The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade

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Detailed Cost Breakdown

Price
Cost of material
14.4
Cost of labour
36
Cost of packaging
0.8
Cost of delivery to local operations manager
2.8
Subtotal – payout to artisan
54
Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.)
5.4
Handling fee Urban Change Lab
5.4
Shipping costs from Kenya to Kenya*
0
VAT (Kenya)*
12.31
Total
64.8

*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
Each price shown is based on a unique, custom request. Final prices may vary depending on materials, effort, and delivery location.

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Category: Custom madeTag: fabric, african print, clothes, fashion, kimono, pants
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About Nyambura Irungu

I specialise in designing and tailoring clothes for men & women made of kitenge, lesso and ankara fabric as well as other fabrics such as silk cotton, satin, chiffon,the and many more depending on the desired style.

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