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custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge

custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge

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custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge

The idea from Valerie from Berlin-Mitte:

I would like to order a playmat in the form of a quilt made with different patches of kitenge material. It should be padded well enough for a baby to be able to lay on it and play on it on the floor without it being uncomfortable. Samples with colour patterns are welcome.

 

 

The customer's rating:

Valerie 30 Sep 2020 4:49 pm
Thank you very much. The playmat is beautiful. It has colours that I probably wouldn‘t have chosen myself if you hadn’t suggested them. So I‘m glad that I got something unique.
The only negative feedback that I have is that there are some strings still hanging from some of the patches so I have to cut them myself.


 

 

The story of the custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge:

Negotiation phase

 

Idea from Valerie

Offer from Brigid Momanyi within negotiation
Offer from Brigid Momanyi within negotiation
Offer from Brigid Momanyi within negotiation

 

Divine Ingabire 15 Nov 2019 5:50 pm
Hello Christine,

My name is Divine, I would be very happy to realise the playmat that you want. Which dominant colors of kitenge do you want, I guess respective to the baby's gender? Can we use both side playmat to be kitenge? I would suggest one side to be kitenge patterns and another to be a single color matching as a color from the proposed colors. What is the measurements of the playmat that you want. Width and length? The pattern inside I can made a rectangle or square design , what do you think of them ? Please feel free to make other suggestions

Valerie 25 Nov 2019 4:55 pm
Hi Divine.
The playmat should be 1.40x1.20m
I had also considered having the kitenge only on one side. The patches should be square and the main colour should be blue on the edge of the quilt and on one side. As for the patches, anything that complement the blue colour would be nice.

Regards
Christina

Divine Ingabire 28 Nov 2019 6:05 pm
Thank you so much for ur feedback,i will respond to you tommorrow
Divine Ingabire 02 Dec 2019 7:08 am
Here is shared different kitenge materials in Blues colors. You may choose which color you like more. I suggest to use deep blue as complementary color on the other side.
Valerie 09 Dec 2019 7:05 am
Hello Divine.
The attached picture shows what inspired the idea. I agree with deep blue on the other side as a complimentary colours and along the sides like a frame. Otherwise the colours of the quilt squares on the inside should be different colours that compliment the blue.
I like the third pattern on the right (from your attached suggestions)
Divine Ingabire 11 Dec 2019 4:37 pm
That would be good as you want. I would start now and update you along the process.
Divine Ingabire 11 Jan 2020 6:42 pm
Hello Christina,i will start the process on this incoming Monday but the price will be increased Thanks for you understanding

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Production phase

 


custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge within custom made realization
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge within custom made realization
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge within custom made realization
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge within custom made realization
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge within custom made realization
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge within custom made realization
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge within custom made realization
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge within custom made realization
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge within custom made realization

 

Divine Ingabire 22 Dec 2019 3:12 pm
Hello Christina i want just to tell the Material in thia days of christmas are higher than what i was expected.
Valerie 26 Dec 2019 4:52 am
Do the prices drop back to normal from next week?
Divine Ingabire 22 Jan 2020 8:35 am
Hello Christina, I have shared the video of the process of making the mat. I would like to apologize because I was still trying to understand your order and matching with the materials and find good prices. And later on my phone had an issues I couldn't easily manage to share the updates. Thank you for the understanding
Valerie 23 Jan 2020 5:09 pm
Hello Divine
I just watched the video. The quilt I posted as an example didn't have any foam material in it. I don't think that's sustainable over a long period of time. One should be able to fold the mat in whatever way and I can imagine the material in your video breaking over time. I would also like something that is safe for babies without the use of glue. The quilt is supposed to be a playmat. I have attached two link sthat should give some ideas on what is normally used for babies blankets/mats for padding or batting as they call it.
https://www.createforless.com/buying-guides/sewing-and-quilting/quilt-batting-types-and-how-to-choose-the-right-one.aspx
https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2010/10/little-bit-batty.html

Brigid Momanyi 09 Feb 2020 8:15 pm
Hi Christina
My name is Brigid and I’ll be taking over your request from Divine. I’ve read through your messages together and this is what I’ve gathered so correct me if I’m wrong ;
- size of quilt should be 1.40m by 1.20m
- quilt should have sustainable filling for baby to safely play on the mat and lay on. Is one inch quilt batting sufficient? I shall attach a photo on the same.
What fabric would you prefer for the quilt backing?
I also understand that the quilt trim should be of a blue shade and the middle to be a mix of complementary Ankara fabric.

With that said I’ll be happy to start working on your request as soon as possible and will upload photos and videos of the progress I make. Is there anything I left out ?

Regards,
Brigid

Valerie 14 Feb 2020 7:24 am
Hello Brigid.
Yes that is correct.
The Ankara fabrics don’t have to be blue. It just has to be a nice mix that fits in well with the blue trim, like in the picture I attached.
1 inch thickness is ok. I would like to have cotton batting.

Brigid Momanyi 15 Feb 2020 8:13 pm
Hey Christine,
Thank you for the feedback. We unfortunately only have 100 per cent polyester quilt batting here. The cotton variant isn't available here but the polyester one will do an amazing job as well.
It's thick, comfortable, breathable and foldable too and can work just as great.
Looking forward to your response
Valerie 18 Feb 2020 8:48 am
Hello Brigid.

Then please go ahead with polyester.

Brigid Momanyi 18 Feb 2020 11:51 am
That's great.
Brigid Momanyi 18 Feb 2020 3:33 pm
I shall do the layout before pieceing the pieces together and take a snapshot before I proceed and share the same with you.
Valerie 19 Feb 2020 7:28 am
Yes please. That’s a good idea.
Brigid Momanyi 06 Mar 2020 9:01 am
Hey Christine, I got the batting already.
I'll upload video in the course of this coming week on the layout
Valerie 16 Mar 2020 7:19 am
Ok looking forward to it
Brigid Momanyi 17 Mar 2020 10:11 am
I have uploaded the layout.
Valerie 19 Mar 2020 10:55 am
Hello Brigid. The layout looks good. i had never imagined the pattern looking like that but I like it.
Brigid Momanyi 21 Mar 2020 1:45 pm
I am glad you love it. Let me proceed with the stitching
Valerie 31 Mar 2020 9:22 am
Hello Brigid.
What is the progress of the playmat?
Brigid Momanyi 01 Apr 2020 6:47 pm
The mat is stitched up. I have pinned all three layers, the mat, batting and backing.
Next step is stitching all three together then closing up the sides and its done. I have attached a picture.
Sorry for the delay but I am hopeful to be done by saturday
Valerie 02 Apr 2020 6:59 am
Ok.
Brigid Momanyi 08 Apr 2020 5:46 pm
hey christina, i shall be sharing the final product photos tomorrow. the mat is ready
Brigid Momanyi 10 Apr 2020 6:58 pm
Hey Christina
sorry I've been experiencing phone issues. The mat is ready. I've shared some videos and photos.
Valerie 18 Apr 2020 6:41 pm
Hi Brigid. It looks good. Thank you for the videos. Helped to see more details than the photos.
Prisca Noela Waiganjo 12 Jul 2020 2:07 pm
Hey Christina, my name is Noel I'm the local operations manager. I've rated the items as neutral because some stitches are missing. I've sent the item back to Brigid to rework the stitches. Overall the mat looks good but if you look closely you'll notice that the sewing machine she used was not powerful enough to make perfect stitches. Kindly let us know what you think. Enjoy your day.
Valerie 31 Aug 2020 4:50 pm
Hello Noela.
I can’t really tell as I have no close up photos. Despite zooming in the stitches can’t really be seen. Since the blanket is meant to be a gift I absolutely agree that the stitches have to be perfect, so thank you for sending it back.
I’m looking forward to seeing the uldated photos after it’s been redone.
Brigid Momanyi 07 Sep 2020 12:29 pm
I made all the necessary corrections and the mat is ready.
Valerie 08 Sep 2020 5:53 pm
Ok. Thank you.

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The final custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge:

 

custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge
custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge

Material: Kitenge
Reference: ON001426E-10665

Costs to realize this custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge

Price
Cost of material
35.24
Cost of labour
15.1
Cost of packaging
0
Cost of delivery to local operations manager
0
Subtotal – payout to craftsman
50.34
Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.)
5.03
Handling fee Urban Change Lab
5.03
Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany*
10
VAT (Germany)*
13.38
Total
83.78

*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.

 

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About Brigid Momanyi

My name is Brigid Kwamboka. A kenyan fashion designer under the brand Nandi Woman. I specialize in apparel designs.

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