The idea from Margit from Tattendorf:
I would like a laptop bag in landscape format for a 15.6" laptop, blue, in a style similar to Isabell Wambui leather, mixed with patterned fabric. It should have 2 handles with approx. 28 cm to carry it on the shoulder. In the front 1 small zipper pocket for keys and mobile phone, in the back a trolley belt. Inside 2 compartments (1 narrower padded one for a laptop and 1 large one e.g. for an A4 folder). 1 inner zipped pocket, if possible 2 more pockets for pen and business cards. The bag should be completely zippable, so that no small parts can fall out, e.g. in an airplane. Dimensions approx. 40 cm length, 30 cm height, 12 cm width. The bottom should have metal feet.
The story of the custom made laptop bag in landscape format:
Negotiation phase
Isabell Mathenge 13 Aug 2020 8:52 pm
Hi Margit
I am happy to make the bag for you.
I have keenly read through the specification paying special attention to landscape shape and the trolley belt, the metal feet and the partitions.
I am happy to make the bag for you.
I have keenly read through the specification paying special attention to landscape shape and the trolley belt, the metal feet and the partitions.
Many thanks for giving me another chance to make the bag.
Regards
Isabel
Production phase
Isabell Mathenge 19 Aug 2020 8:10 am
Hi Margit
Trust you are good.
I am experiencing a challenge in getting the exact African fabric as per the bag I made.
Are you open to change to another pattern? See some of what is available and let me know if you like any or I keep checking for this pattern.
Trust you are good.
I am experiencing a challenge in getting the exact African fabric as per the bag I made.
Are you open to change to another pattern? See some of what is available and let me know if you like any or I keep checking for this pattern.
Please let me know.
Regards
Isabel
Automated Translation 19 Aug 2020 3:53 pm
19 Aug 2020 11:25 am: Margit
Hello Isabell, I really like the blue one on the bottom left with the delicate pattern!
Hello Isabell, I really like the blue one on the bottom left with the delicate pattern!
Isabell Mathenge 22 Aug 2020 3:34 pm
Hi Margit
Thanks for confirming I will use the one you have chosen.
Many thanks
Isabel
Automated Translation 24 Aug 2020 11:38 am
23 Aug 2020 2:29 pm: Margit
ok
ok
Isabell Mathenge 08 Sep 2020 8:40 pm
Hi Margit
My apologies I went quite. I had to make an order for the leather from the tannery. It has taken sometime now but good news is that it will be delivered tomorrow.
My apologies I went quite. I had to make an order for the leather from the tannery. It has taken sometime now but good news is that it will be delivered tomorrow.
Otherwise I am ready to make the bag. I will share with you the production progress soon.
Regards
Isabell
Automated Translation 09 Sep 2020 1:52 pm
09 Sep 2020 9:22 am: Margit
ok, no problem, I look forward to it
ok, no problem, I look forward to it
Isabell Mathenge 18 Sep 2020 9:06 am
Hi Margit
The leather delayed and I got it yesterday.
However the colour is a deep navy blue 💙. Please check the attached let me know if i can proceed.
The leather delayed and I got it yesterday.
However the colour is a deep navy blue 💙. Please check the attached let me know if i can proceed.
The other issue is on the fabric you had chosen I found it out of stock are you open to choosing any other as attached. Let me know.
Regards
Isabell
Automated Translation 18 Sep 2020 11:59 am
18 Sep 2020 10:35 am: Margit
Hello Isabell, navy blue leather is great! Please check which of the two fabric samples (uploaded photos) fits the leather better and choose. I like both very much.
Best regards,
Margit
Hello Isabell, navy blue leather is great! Please check which of the two fabric samples (uploaded photos) fits the leather better and choose. I like both very much.
Best regards,
Margit
Isabell Mathenge 18 Sep 2020 12:01 pm
Thanks so much Margit.
I am now excited to continue. I will see which fabric looks good.
Regards
Isabel
Automated Translation 22 Sep 2020 1:54 pm
22 Sep 2020 11:22 am: Margit
I'm getting excited. Do you need any more information? Do you send both bags in one package?
I'm getting excited. Do you need any more information? Do you send both bags in one package?
Isabell Mathenge 24 Sep 2020 7:06 pm
Hi Margit
Please find attached the work I have done on the bag. Let me know if you like it.
Please find attached the work I have done on the bag. Let me know if you like it.
Thanks
Isabel
Automated Translation 27 Sep 2020 2:19 pm
25 Sep 2020 7:51 pm: Margit
very nice! ready for shipment! – both bags
very nice! ready for shipment! – both bags
Isabell Mathenge 27 Sep 2020 3:18 pm
Hi Margit
Yes.
It was wonderful to do the bags for you. Even though it has taken a while.
Thanks
Isabell
Automated Translation 02 Oct 2020 7:55 pm
02 Oct 2020 6:30 pm: Margit
ok
ok
Automated Translation 04 Oct 2020 12:05 pm
02 Oct 2020 6:30 pm: Margit
ok
ok
Isabell Mathenge 18 Jan 2021 4:26 pm
Hi Margit!
Happy new Year.
I regret the 2nd bag did not turn out as it was supposed to be. I would like to remake the bag to the exact specification as you had ordered.
I realised the handles size and the interiors were not done well.
Happy new Year.
I regret the 2nd bag did not turn out as it was supposed to be. I would like to remake the bag to the exact specification as you had ordered.
I realised the handles size and the interiors were not done well.
I would be happy if yoy can get a bag that you will love and use it when more satisfied.
Kindly advise.
Best regards
Isabell
Automated Translation 19 Jan 2021 12:52 pm
19 Jan 2021 9:13 am: Margit
Hi Isabell, thanks for your offer. I will be happy if the bag turns out just like that. I'll pay for it too. Thank you and lg,
Margit
Hi Isabell, thanks for your offer. I will be happy if the bag turns out just like that. I'll pay for it too. Thank you and lg,
Margit
Isabell Mathenge 19 Jan 2021 4:08 pm
Hi Margit
Thanks so much I really appreciate 🙏. I will pay attention to the exact specifications.
Thanks so much I really appreciate 🙏. I will pay attention to the exact specifications.
I will start on this right away!
Best regards
Isabel
Automated Translation 25 Jan 2021 9:10 am
25 Jan 2021 9:00 am: Margit
passt
passt
Isabell Mathenge 25 Jan 2021 8:48 pm
Hey Margit
I bought the leather i will share the product design before I proceed for your confirmation.
I bought the leather i will share the product design before I proceed for your confirmation.
Many thanks
Isabell
Automated Translation 26 Jan 2021 2:23 pm
26 Jan 2021 1:51 pm: Margit
great, I am happy!
great, I am happy!
Isabell Mathenge 02 Feb 2021 8:23 am
Hey Margit
I am having abit of a challenge with the leather.
I realised the colour is more black than either Navy blue or blue. Could you be open to use another colour like black?
I am having abit of a challenge with the leather.
I realised the colour is more black than either Navy blue or blue. Could you be open to use another colour like black?
Please let me know so I can see what to do.
Regards
Isabel
Automated Translation 02 Feb 2021 7:31 pm
02 Feb 2021 4:58 pm: Margit
yes ok, but again with a colorful fabric in the front.
yes ok, but again with a colorful fabric in the front.
Isabell Mathenge 03 Feb 2021 8:33 am
Thanks yes with a colourful fabric.
Same colourful fabric as I used last time.
Same colourful fabric as I used last time.
Many thanks
Isabell
Automated Translation 05 Feb 2021 6:00 pm
04 Feb 2021 8:21 am: Margit
ok
ok
Isabell Mathenge 08 Feb 2021 2:11 pm
Hi Margit
Trust well!
I started production will be done with the bag in a few days.
Attached please find the production photos.
Trust well!
I started production will be done with the bag in a few days.
Attached please find the production photos.
Regards
Isabell
Automated Translation 09 Feb 2021 9:56 am
09 Feb 2021 8:24 am: Margit
super
super
Isabell Mathenge 11 Feb 2021 4:52 pm
Hi Margit
The bag is done.
Kindly go through the photos and let me know if all specifications are met.
1. The handle drop 28cm
2. BAG dimensions L40cmxW30cnxD12cm
3. Metal feet.
4. TROLLEY belt
5. Colourful fabric.
If happy I am ready to ship the bag to you.
Regards
Isabel
The bag is done.
Kindly go through the photos and let me know if all specifications are met.
1. The handle drop 28cm
2. BAG dimensions L40cmxW30cnxD12cm
3. Metal feet.
4. TROLLEY belt
5. Colourful fabric.
If happy I am ready to ship the bag to you.
Regards
Isabel
Automated Translation 12 Feb 2021 10:56 am
12 Feb 2021 10:33 am: Margit
wow, super pretty! yes, the bag is ready to be sent! Thank you!
lg Margit
wow, super pretty! yes, the bag is ready to be sent! Thank you!
lg Margit
The final custom made laptop bag in landscape format:
Material: Leather, Kitenge, metal zips,cotton lining
Reference: ON003967E-16675
Reference: ON003967E-16675
Costs to realize this custom made laptop bag in landscape format
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
48.33
|
| Cost of labour |
32.22
|
| Cost of packaging |
1.61
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
3.22
|
| Subtotal – payout to craftsman |
85.38
|
| Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
8.54
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
8.54
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
50
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
28.97
|
| Total |
181.43
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
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