Melissa Adoyo crafted a beautifully tailored shirt with elegant Kitenge detailing for Rikkie, blending style with comfort to create a perfect fit. What's your wish?
A request by Rikkie from , Kenya
Shirt with Kitenge detailing. Medium: Black Cotton Kitenge made by Sapatu – Tailored to fit slim fit medium
The Journey of Creating Shirt with Kitenge detailing
Negotiation & Planning
Shirt with Kitenge detailing - design ideas and artisan proposals
Hi Rickie I would like to make an offer for your idea. I will be attaching fabric that would interest you in of the making the product.
Hi Rickie, I would like to make an offer for your idea. I'll be attaching fabric pictures that I think you might be interested in. Please let me know which ones you like. Also what is your shirt size or what measurements should I use?
Alright will do.
About measurements:
Chest-32
Shoulders-18
Sleeves-24*9
Bodice-16
Full length-25
Hips-34 (round)
Hi Rickie.. Thanks for the measurements. I still need your fabric choice though.. Which one did you like?
And do you want the same design as in the picture?
Hi Rickie.. Thanks for the measurements. I still need your fabric choice though. I've attached more so that you have a variety to choose from. Which one did you like out of all of them?
And do you want the same design as in the picture?
Hey,no not same design
With a Chinese collar preferably. I’m attaching the fabric I’ve chosen. Thank you
Okay thankyou so much for your response, waiting for the fabric choice.
Hi Rickie
I've seen all your choices from material to size and ready to begin realization.
Crafting Process
How to make a Shirt with Kitenge detailing – work in progress
Hi Rikkie I'm confirming the order and I am ready to begin.
Hi Rikkie,due to unavoidable circumstances the fabric you chose went completely out of stock do you mind picking another one from the most recent pictures..
Hi Melissa, do you have other samples please?
Hi Rickie, there's one I've uploaded..in my view would make a great combination..what do you think?
Hi Melissa, yes I agree.. this one will do. Thank you
Welcome..your shirt will soon be completed I will be uploading photos and a short video of the same.
Okay noted. Thank you.
Your shirt is in its final stages as promised.
Thank you for your patience.
Hi Melissa. It’s alright
Thank you
Hi Rickie
I uploaded a video of the process for you to see. The shirt should be done by the end of today.
Hi Melissa, okay noted
Everything is fine.
Thank you
Hi Rikkie,
I've just posted photos of the finished product,Are you satisfied with it ?
Regards
Hi Melissa
Yes I’m satisfied with it
Thank you
Thank you so much..
Thank you urban change lab
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON002401E-9033
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
12.9
|
| Cost of labour |
21.5
|
| Cost of packaging |
2.58
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
2.58
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
39.56
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
3.96
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
3.96
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Kenya* |
0
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| VAT (Kenya)* |
0
|
| Total |
0
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*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.
