This custom made leather laptop sleeve has been realized by myself, Isabell Wambui Mathenge, in Kenya for Sven from Düsseldorf (Deutschland). It started with the idea from Sven. This page shows our journey from the idea to the final custom made item and the price of the item.
Hello – Habari Yako!
I would like a simple leather laptop sleeve for a laptop measuring 38cm x 26cm x 4cm
There is also an outside pocket in which smaller items such as a ballpoint pen and headphone cord can be stored.
Inside material is left to the craftsman, what works best – only the outside should be leather. The part for the laptop must be padded.
Carrying handles to carry in the hand and shoulder strap.
Optically: Leather in brown/earth tones discreetly designed with savannah motif (siluettes of acacias and possibly elephants / zebras). Not too intrusive. Not too colourful.
Because of my attachment to the country, I would prefer to produce in Kenya.
My asking price is very vague. Please make a suitable offer in any case.
The result
The customer’s rating:
Automated Translation09 Oct 2020 7:32 pm
09 Oct 2020 2:46 pm: Sven
This bag turned out great. It is very good material and well processed.
Just what I need.
And it also looks really cool 🙂
Quality: Very Satisfied
The story of the custom made leather laptop sleeve:
Negotiation phase
Isabell Wambui Mathenge27 May 2020 11:00 am
Hallo Sven,
My name is Isabel and I am happy to gibe you an offer.
I have read through your ideas and I am confident i can be able to actualize.
I have attached different designs you can have a look and let me know which one you like.
On the colour my choice would have been the Mocca pullup full grain the darker shade attached. However you can also choose between Tan and the other colours attached.
Noded also on the Savanna motif idea. For this I would propose an embossed pattern rather than painted. This will make it discrete and will look very nice on the leather.
Looking forward to your feedback.
Regards
Isabel
Automated Translation15 Jun 2020 8:32 am
15 Jun 2020 12:52 am: Sven
Hello Isabel,
apologies for the late reply – I didn't see the email earlier, because it was hidden in my junk-folder. Sorry about that 🙁
Thank you very much for your ideas. I like the design on the 3rd picture best – also with the light colour.
I also like your idea for the Savannah motive. Please go ahead accordingly.
Isabell Wambui Mathenge15 Jun 2020 3:47 pm
Hi Sven
Thank-you very much for confirming the order. I am exited to start on the project.
I have procured the light Tan leather for the bag and am about to start stitching it. I am also working on the Savanna Motif I will send the artwork for your approval before I proceed.
Please confirm that this is the right colour and the bag design.
Many Thanks
Isabel
Automated Translation24 Jun 2020 2:15 pm
24 Jun 2020 12:02 pm: Sven
Hello, Isabel,
that fits! Thank you very much.
Isabell Wambui Mathenge27 Jun 2020 7:35 pm
Great i will start stitching immediately. I will give you more update on Monday/Tuesday.
Many thanks for your swift response.
Regards
Isabel
Automated Translation29 Jun 2020 9:57 am
29 Jun 2020 8:30 am: Sven
Sawasawa ?
Asante sana!
Isabell Wambui Mathenge06 Jul 2020 9:25 pm
Jambo!
Hope well!
Sorry it has take a while. The bag is quite tasking to do but I have managed to finally do it. Please find photos of the various stages in production and the end product.
I have also attached two silhouettes of the savannas with an Acacia and elephants. Please select one that I can use to the the motif for the bag.
With this the bag will now be ready once I do the motif.
Many thanks
Isabel
Automated Translation09 Jul 2020 4:16 pm
09 Jul 2020 12:20 am: Sven
Hello, Isabel,
the bag looks great!
I like the first motif best (the one with an adult and a young elephant)
kind regards
Sven
Isabell Wambui Mathenge09 Jul 2020 4:40 pm
Thanks Sven
Noted of your preferred motif I will work on it now.
Many thanks
Isabel
Automated Translation10 Jul 2020 2:45 pm
09 Jul 2020 6:04 pm: Sven
Great. Thanks!
Isabell Wambui Mathenge15 Jul 2020 2:15 pm
Hi Sven
I am still progressing with the motif am waiting for the plate to be casted so I can be able to stamp the bag. I will share images before the final stamping.
Thanks
Isabel
Automated Translation17 Jul 2020 10:09 am
15 Jul 2020 8:03 pm: Sven
ok. thanks for the update!
Isabell Wambui Mathenge19 Jul 2020 9:46 pm
Hi Sven
It was a weekend here and we are resuming production from tomorrow. I will share the final motif then.
Regards
Isabel
Automated Translation23 Jul 2020 6:00 pm
22 Jul 2020 11:41 am: Sven
ok. thanks!
Isabell Wambui Mathenge23 Jul 2020 7:14 pm
Hi Sven
Attached please find the embossed Motif. Kindly propose where we should place it. I would propose to have it either at the center of the bag or at the right or left hand corner.
Looking forward to your input so I can now finish the bag.
Many thanks for your patience.
Regards
Isabel
Isabell Wambui Mathenge25 Jul 2020 6:38 am
Hi Sven
Please find the attached Motif and suggest where we should place it on the bag.
Looking forward to your input.
Many thanks
Isabel
Isabell Wambui Mathenge27 Jul 2020 7:14 pm
Hi Sven
I will proceed with the embossing as it was the only thing remaining and the bag will be ready to ship.
Thanks
Isabel
Isabell Wambui Mathenge29 Jul 2020 3:14 am
Hi Sven
Attached please find the final bag.
If you approve I am ready to ship it.
Many thanks
Isabel
Automated Translation06 Aug 2020 2:31 pm
06 Aug 2020 1:48 pm: Sven
Looks great! Thank you sooo much for your work 🙂
Automated Translation12 Aug 2020 3:11 pm
06 Aug 2020 1:48 pm: Sven
Looks great! Thank you sooo much for your work 🙂
My name is Isabel I work with Leather, handmade jewelry and leather accessories. We source our leather and jewelery materials locally. We also use recycled brass for all our hardwares and fittings. Our workforce is made up of highly skilled artisans with a passion and dedication to their work. High quality is a key feature of all our bags. We work with our customers to design unique and authentic products!
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