This Shirt with Kitenge detailing has been realized by myself, Melissa Aluoch Adoyo, in Kenya for Rikkie from (Kenya). It started with the idea from Rikkie. This page shows our journey from the idea to the final custom made item and the price of the item.
Shirt with Kitenge detailing. Medium: Black Cotton Kitenge made by Sapatu – Tailored to fit slim fit medium
The result
The customer’s rating:
Rikkie09 Aug 2019 3:29 pm
Hi,I love my shirt
Thank you Urban Change Lab and Melissa for coming through.
Quality: Very Satisfied
The story of the Shirt with Kitenge detailing:
Negotiation phase
Melissa Aluoch Adoyo10 Jul 2019 9:33 pm
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.
Melissa Aluoch Adoyo10 Jul 2019 9:53 pm
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?
Rikkie11 Jul 2019 2:42 pm
Alright will do.
About measurements:
Chest-32
Shoulders-18
Sleeves-24*9
Bodice-16
Full length-25
Hips-34 (round)
Melissa Aluoch Adoyo11 Jul 2019 8:11 pm
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?
Melissa Aluoch Adoyo11 Jul 2019 10:54 pm
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?
Rikkie12 Jul 2019 3:05 pm
Hey,no not same design
With a Chinese collar preferably. I’m attaching the fabric I’ve chosen. Thank you
Melissa Aluoch Adoyo12 Jul 2019 7:12 pm
Okay thankyou so much for your response, waiting for the fabric choice.
Melissa Aluoch Adoyo16 Jul 2019 12:57 pm
Hi Rickie
I've seen all your choices from material to size and ready to begin realization.
Hi Rikkie I'm confirming the order and I am ready to begin.
Melissa Aluoch Adoyo21 Jul 2019 9:12 pm
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..
Rikkie23 Jul 2019 1:18 pm
Hi Melissa, do you have other samples please?
Melissa Aluoch Adoyo23 Jul 2019 9:16 pm
Hi Rickie, there's one I've uploaded..in my view would make a great combination..what do you think?
Rikkie24 Jul 2019 1:23 pm
Hi Melissa, yes I agree.. this one will do. Thank you
Melissa Aluoch Adoyo24 Jul 2019 9:47 pm
Welcome..your shirt will soon be completed I will be uploading photos and a short video of the same.
Rikkie25 Jul 2019 3:31 pm
Okay noted. Thank you.
Melissa Aluoch Adoyo25 Jul 2019 8:52 pm
Your shirt is in its final stages as promised.
Thank you for your patience.
Rikkie26 Jul 2019 7:57 am
Hi Melissa. It’s alright
Thank you
Melissa Aluoch Adoyo29 Jul 2019 1:39 am
Hi Rickie
I uploaded a video of the process for you to see. The shirt should be done by the end of today.
Rikkie29 Jul 2019 7:15 pm
Hi Melissa, okay noted
Everything is fine.
Thank you
Melissa Aluoch Adoyo30 Jul 2019 9:35 am
Hi Rikkie,
I've just posted photos of the finished product,Are you satisfied with it ?
Regards
My name is Melissa…. and I am from Nairobi,Kenya… I work with fabric.. since.2013 ..I deal with African and western attires as well as accessories such as bags ,scarfs and jackets.
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