Nyambura Irungu made Sharon a custom Kitenge suit that blends style and comfort, shaping her wish for a polished, personal look. What's your wish? →
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This Tailor-Made Kitenge Suit With Pants & Jacket shows how a custom two-piece outfit was made for a bold, occasion-ready look with a coordinated blazer and tapered trousers. Nyambura Irungu completed the set in a red-orange, black and brown African print fabric, making it a useful example for anyone considering a made-to-measure kitenge suit.
- Request: The project began as a full kitenge suit with matching pants and coat, with a preference for slim ankles on the trousers and a polished, structured finish.
- Final result: The finished outfit was a custom jacket-and-pants set in an orange, black and brown print, tailored as a complete coordinated suit rather than separate pieces.
- Design details: The strong kitenge pattern gave the suit its standout look, while the jacket added shape and the tapered trouser leg kept the silhouette neat and modern.
- Fit and use: Because the suit was made from detailed body measurements, it was suited to dressing up for events, celebrations or statement everyday wear where off-the-rack sizing might not work as well.
- Process: Public progress updates showed fabric selection, pattern pieces for both blazer and pants, construction photos and the finished outfit, followed by very positive customer feedback once it was complete.
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A request by Sharon from , Kenya
I’d like to order a full Kitenge suit outfit
Preferably pants and a coat
Can be a mix of silk/cotton with Kitenge lining or vice versa
I’ve attached two sample photos to give a rough idea of what I want
For the pants, if they’re made tight at the ankles, that be great!
The Journey of Creating Tailor-Made Kitenge Suit With Pants & Jacket
Negotiation & Planning
Tailor-Made Kitenge Suit With Pants & Jacket - design ideas and artisan proposals
Hi Sharon, thank you for making the request, I am happy to oblige.
Please let me know what your preferred colors would be, so I can send photos of fabric.
Meanwhile, kindly send the following measurements:
Neck
Bust
Natural waist
Low waist
Waist to hip
Hips
Thigh
Knee
Ankle width
Trouser length(measured from low waist point)
Bicep
Elbow
Wrist
Full Sleeve length
Shoulder
Back width
Nape to Waist
Desired jacket length
Many Thanks,
Nyambura.
Hey Nyambura,
I think the red-orange mix would do well. Here are my measurements 👇
Neck 16
Bust 41
Waist 33.5
Lower waist 34
Hips 47"
Thigh 30.5
Knee 19
Ankle 12
Shoulder 14
N-w 16
J. L 30
Front shoulder to waist 18
Sleeve full 25
Elbow 12
Wrist 8.5
Trouser length 42
Bicep 14
Regards,
Sharon
Hey Sharon, thank you for the feedback and measurements. Please see the attached options of fabric and let me know which one you like.
The first one costs 2000/-
The other two are 4000/- each
Many Thanks,
Nyambura.
Hey ,
The orange-black with outside of brown is fine .
Regards,
Sharon
Okay thank you. Just to confirm, I shall resend the image you have described so we are on the same page.
Do let me know if that's the one you mean.
Many Thanks,
Nyambura.
As these are two different items being tailored into a suit..cost of labour is a bit higher than the material costs.
Okay thank you. Just to confirm, I have resent the image you have described so we are on the same page.
As for pricing, these are two different items being tailored into a full suit. cost of labour is a bit higher than the material costs as different processes are being put into the jacket and the pants
Do let me know what you think. Otherwise, I’m ready to start with your go ahead.
Many Thanks,
Nyambura.
Crafting Process
How to make a Tailor-Made Kitenge Suit With Pants & Jacket – work in progress
Hi Sharon, hope you're well today.
Thank you for confirming the order. With receipt of the first payment, I trust that the choice of fabric and overall cost are in good order as I haven't seen your message on the same.
I shall get the agreed upon fabric tomorrow morning, get to working on it in the afternoon and update you on progress in the evening.
Many Thanks,
Nyambura.
Hey Nyambura,
Sorry about that. Yes, the photo you reuploaded is what I want. Looking forward to it!
Regards,
Sharon.
Hey Sharon, thank you.
I picked the fabric today and have attached photos of the patterns and pattern pieces of the blazer and pants, I'll be using to construct the outfit.
More progress updates, tomorrow.
Many Thanks,
Nyambura.
Hey Nyambura,
Can’t wait to see the progress!
Regards,
Sharon
Hey Sharon!
So the good news is, I completed the outfit yesterday as I'd indicated. Sorry for the delay in updating due to a delay in the system.
Attached are photos of the progress in construction and the finished outfit.
Many thanks for the chance to make your idea come alive!
Kind Regards,
Nyambura.
Hi Nyambura,
I loooooooove it 😍 send it my way!
Regards,
Sharon.
Hi Sharon, I'm so glad you do!
Alright, will do.
Regards,
Nyambura.
Thank you!
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON002797E-10890
Cost structure of this project
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
18.24
|
| Cost of labour |
72.95
|
| Cost of packaging |
0.91
|
| Local Transport to photoshoot and parcel drop-off |
0.91
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
93.01
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
9.3
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
9.3
|
| Total (excluding shipping & taxes) |
111.61
|
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