The idea from Lena from Poppenhausen:
I would like to order a backpack for school (with book compartment and additional front a small compartment for eg wallet and mobile phone).
As a color I want a darker gray with an embroidered sunflower (about 10 cm in diameter). On the outside I want a more robust, water-repellent fabric and on the inside a colourful, soft fabric. For the color of the inner fabric you can provide suggestions. The straps of the backpack should be adjustable and a handle for carrying would be good. The backpack should get a standard size.
As a color I want a darker gray with an embroidered sunflower (about 10 cm in diameter). On the outside I want a more robust, water-repellent fabric and on the inside a colourful, soft fabric. For the color of the inner fabric you can provide suggestions. The straps of the backpack should be adjustable and a handle for carrying would be good. The backpack should get a standard size.
The result
The story of the custom made backpack for school:
Negotiation phase
Isabell Wambui Mathenge 03 Jun 2021 2:35 pm
Hi Lena
My name is Isabell and I am happy to give you an offer.
For the outside fabric we can go for a good grey canvas that Is water resistant. For the inside please find some colourful fabrics you can choose one.
I have looked at the design you have shared and this is fine no problem.
Have a look and let me know.
Kind regards
Isabel
My name is Isabell and I am happy to give you an offer.
For the outside fabric we can go for a good grey canvas that Is water resistant. For the inside please find some colourful fabrics you can choose one.
I have looked at the design you have shared and this is fine no problem.
Have a look and let me know.
Kind regards
Isabel
Lena 14 Jun 2021 8:38 pm
(Automatic translation) 14 Jun 2021 8:38 pm: Lena
Hello,
for the inner fabric I would like to have the one on the third picture on the second page.
Also, the backpack should be at least 40cm high.
Many greetings 🙂
Hello,
for the inner fabric I would like to have the one on the third picture on the second page.
Also, the backpack should be at least 40cm high.
Many greetings 🙂
Isabell Wambui Mathenge 15 Jun 2021 11:30 am
Hi Lena
Greetings from Kenya!
Greetings from Kenya!
Many thanks for confirming the fabric it is beautiful!
Noted on the height I will incorporate that in the designing.
Otherwise I am happy to start on this.
Many thanks
Isabell
Lena 22 Jun 2021 8:28 pm
(Automatic translation) 22 Jun 2021 8:28 pm: Lena
Okay,
Thank you and have a nice evening
Okay,
Thank you and have a nice evening
Production phase
Isabell Wambui Mathenge 24 Jun 2021 1:59 pm
Hi Lena
Thanks for confirming the order. I am procuring the materials so I can start.
Thanks for confirming the order. I am procuring the materials so I can start.
I will update you in a few days.
With regards
Isabel
Lena 26 Jun 2021 1:19 pm
(Automatic translation) 26 Jun 2021 1:19 pm: Lena
Hello Isabel,
okay thanks for the information
Hello Isabel,
okay thanks for the information
Isabell Wambui Mathenge 28 Jun 2021 5:42 pm
Hi Lena
Find attached Canvas in grey. I like it and the quality is very good.
Find attached Canvas in grey. I like it and the quality is very good.
Confirm so I can proceed with it.
Many thanks
Isabel
Lena 04 Jul 2021 11:38 am
(Automatic translation) 04 Jul 2021 11:38 am: Lena
Okay, all right
Okay, all right
Isabell Wambui Mathenge 05 Jul 2021 5:25 pm
Hi Lena
Hope well.
Hope well.
Attached is a photo of the sunflower that I will use to do embroidery.
Hope this is good.
Regards
Isabel
Lena 05 Jul 2021 6:19 pm
(Automatic translation) 05 Jul 2021 6:19 pm: Lena
Yes, this one is very nice
Many greetings
Yes, this one is very nice
Many greetings
Isabell Wambui Mathenge 08 Jul 2021 4:58 am
Hi Lena
I have embroidered the sunflower 🌻 after I did an abstract and a template from the photos.
Find attached!
Now am ready to start stitching.
I have embroidered the sunflower 🌻 after I did an abstract and a template from the photos.
Find attached!
Now am ready to start stitching.
Many thanks
Isabel
Lena 11 Jul 2021 4:45 pm
(Automatic translation) 11 Jul 2021 4:45 pm: Lena
Hello Isabel,
wow, that turned out beautifully.
Thank you very much
Lena
Hello Isabel,
wow, that turned out beautifully.
Thank you very much
Lena
Isabell Wambui Mathenge 14 Jul 2021 7:16 pm
Hi Lena
Hope well!
Hope well!
I have had a bit of delay in getting some hardware but am now set to finish the bag.
I have done the design and I am happy with the way it looks. Let me update you with photos and production progress in a few days.
Much regards
Isabell
Lena 18 Jul 2021 7:43 pm
(Automatic translation) 18 Jul 2021 7:43 pm: Lena
Good evening,
I'm looking forward to it!
Many greetings
Lena
Good evening,
I'm looking forward to it!
Many greetings
Lena
Isabell Wambui Mathenge 22 Jul 2021 10:09 am
Hi Lena
Hope doing well!
I have done the bag but i don't like it I want to redo it again.
Attached is how it came out so I want to use it as a prototype so I can do the final bag.
The size is perfect but I don't like the structure ,the shape is also not right i want to make it as per your sketch photo.
The pockets are also not right.
I also want to reinforce it with black leather to make it look more luxurious and long lasting.
Otherwise I love the 🌻 sunflower so much.
Hope doing well!
I have done the bag but i don't like it I want to redo it again.
Attached is how it came out so I want to use it as a prototype so I can do the final bag.
The size is perfect but I don't like the structure ,the shape is also not right i want to make it as per your sketch photo.
The pockets are also not right.
I also want to reinforce it with black leather to make it look more luxurious and long lasting.
Otherwise I love the 🌻 sunflower so much.
Please share your thoughts!
Much regards
Isabell
Isabell Wambui Mathenge 09 Aug 2021 10:26 am
Hi Lena
How have you been!
Trust well.
I have attached photos and videos of the revised bag. Please have a look and let me know what you think. Your input it is very important to me.
How have you been!
Trust well.
I have attached photos and videos of the revised bag. Please have a look and let me know what you think. Your input it is very important to me.
Many thanks.
Best regards
Isabel
Lena 09 Aug 2021 8:04 pm
(Automatic translation) 09 Aug 2021 8:04 pm: Lena
The bag became really beautiful!
I think the bag is very nice. Did you use real leather?
Many greetings Lena
The bag became really beautiful!
I think the bag is very nice. Did you use real leather?
Many greetings Lena
Isabell Wambui Mathenge 10 Aug 2021 2:14 pm
Hi Lena
I love the bag too!
Yes I used genuine hugh quality leather.
I love the bag too!
Yes I used genuine hugh quality leather.
I have just realised I missed the colourful fabric inside. Do I redo the inside or you will take with the black fabric.?
Let me know.
Many thanks
Isabel
Lena 07 Sep 2021 8:21 am
(Automatic translation) 07 Sep 2021 8:21 am: Lena
Hi Isabel,
The black fabric would be okay for me
But unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not so happy with the leather because I actually want to avoid leather. Can you sell the backpack somehow else?
Hi Isabel,
The black fabric would be okay for me
But unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not so happy with the leather because I actually want to avoid leather. Can you sell the backpack somehow else?
Isabell Wambui Mathenge 10 Sep 2021 3:21 pm
Hi Lena,
I feel bad that the bag is not good. I will try and get someone to but though I know it will be hard since it is a custom order.
Kindly let me look for money and buy the materials next week so I can remake the bag again.
Regard
Isabell
Isabell Wambui Mathenge 14 Sep 2021 2:09 pm
Hi Lena
Thanks for the feedback!
I am ready to work on the bag!
Really want to make a bag that you will love and be happy with.
Attached is two colourful fabrics that I have. Please check and let me know which one is most appealing to you.
Otherwise am looking forward to make the bag!!
Thanks for the feedback!
I am ready to work on the bag!
Really want to make a bag that you will love and be happy with.
Attached is two colourful fabrics that I have. Please check and let me know which one is most appealing to you.
Otherwise am looking forward to make the bag!!
Best regards
Isabell
The final custom made backpack for school:
Costs to realize this custom made backpack for school
| Price | |
|---|---|
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Cost of material
|
46.99
|
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Cost of labour
|
27.41
|
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Cost of packaging
|
1.57
|
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Cost of delivery to local operations manager
|
3.13
|
| Subtotal – payout to craftsman |
79.1
|
| Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
7.91
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
7.91
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
30
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
18.03
|
| Total |
148.65
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
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