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custom made soft leather bag

custom made soft leather bag

Isabell MathengeCustom made by Isabell Mathenge
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custom made soft leather bag
custom made soft leather bag
custom made soft leather bag
custom made soft leather bag
custom made soft leather bag
custom made soft leather bag
custom made soft leather bag
custom made soft leather bag

The idea from Gerlinde from Lauda:

I would like to have a bag like this made of soft leather: https://www.urbanchangelab.com/favorite-bag/ The bag should not weigh more than 400 grams.

 

 


 

The story of the custom made soft leather bag:

Negotiation phase

 

Offer from Isabell Mathenge within negotiation

 

Phineahs M 16 Jun 2020 3:50 pm
Hey Gerlinde,

I believe I understand what you want and I can make it for you. I have attached the tan and mocca leather I have in stock.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Automated Translation 17 Jun 2020 3:16 pm
17 Jun 2020 9:39 am: Gerlinde
Yes the two colours are beautiful
Now I have thought about the light leather for the top also the
Handles and the dark leather for the floor .
Phineahs M 17 Jun 2020 3:49 pm
That would be alright. Do you have suggestions for the interior compartments?
Best regards,
Phineahs
Automated Translation 26 Jun 2020 9:30 am
25 Jun 2020 8:47 pm: Gerlinde
I'd like to have the inside compartments like mine did before
ordered favourite bag with the same division the
Colour of the fabric can be in medium brown.
Phineahs M 26 Jun 2020 9:59 am
Hey,

This is alright and I am ready to start.

Best regards,
Phineahs

Phineahs M 26 Jun 2020 10:20 am
Hey,

I believe am ready to progress with the project.

read more..

 

Production phase

 


custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization
custom made soft leather bag within custom made realization

 

Phineahs M 30 Jun 2020 6:02 pm
Hey, hope you're doing well. I have attached a sketch of the final product as per your requirements and I believe I am ready to go.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Phineahs
Automated Translation 09 Jul 2020 4:15 pm
08 Jul 2020 7:07 pm: Gerlinde
Yes I believe that the bag can now be manufactured
And I hope to have them in my hands soon
can hold.
With kind regards
Gerlinde
Phineahs M 11 Jul 2020 5:45 am
Morning, right into it.

Best regards,
Phineahs

Automated Translation 13 Jul 2020 6:57 am
11 Jul 2020 1:38 pm: Gerlinde
Okay
PS: Please have again a look on this page as the style of the bag should be besides the alterations I wrote look exactly like this. Your drawing looks a bit different in style so please correct: https://www.urbanchangelab.com/favorite-bag/
Phineahs M 13 Jul 2020 7:46 am
Morning, that's alright I can retain the look, disregard the sketch.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Phineahs
Phineahs M 21 Jul 2020 10:12 am
Afternoon,
Hope you are doing well. I have all the materials with me and I will be done with the bag on Thursday and deliver on Friday.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Phineahs
Phineahs M 23 Jul 2020 8:36 pm
Evening,
I have finished with the bag and have attached some photos of the making process. I hope it impresses you.

Best regards,
Phineahs

Automated Translation 28 Jul 2020 12:31 pm
27 Jul 2020 9:29 am: Gerlinde
Hello I have a bright and
light bag ordered the bag in the photo I do not like it
It's almost black and the
Leather colour at the first question
was light yellow and ochre the bag had
…I didn't order this and I don't want it. I'm asking my wishes for…
Consider
I
Phineahs M 28 Jul 2020 12:42 pm
Afternoon, I indicated earlier that we had Mocca and Light Tan leather for the bag and that's what I used. There's not much I can do on this bag as it has initials on it.
Wishing you the best regards,
Phineahs
Walter Omundo 28 Jul 2020 8:24 pm
Hello Gerlinde, I'll be working on your project from now onwards.
Before I start,I need to know the details of the bag you are looking for;
1) type
2) dimensions
3) preferred colour
4) preferred lining , that is; either plain cotton or African prints fabric.
4)a photo of reference if available.
I have uploaded uploaded photos of leather colours available so you can choose from.
Kind regards.
Walter
Walter Omundo 05 Aug 2020 5:49 am
Hi, kindly send me the photos of the bag you are referring to.
Walter Omundo 07 Aug 2020 8:03 pm
Hello Gerlinde, I have uploaded pictures of the leather that look so close to the one you chose for your bag. Kindly confirm so I can start producing the bag. Warm regards
Walter
Automated Translation 08 Aug 2020 5:43 pm
08 Aug 2020 4:19 pm: Gerlinde
Hello Walter ,the leather colors are beautiful especially the orange for
the top of the bag. I would like the light brown, called Chest N for the lower part of the bag. This would also be nice for the inside.
Now I hope that I have explained everything well and that I can hold my
Favourite bag which weighs about 400gr soon in my hands.
With kind regards Gerlinde
Walter Omundo 08 Aug 2020 6:05 pm
Hi Gerlinde, thanks for the feedback.
For the bag to weigh 400g I'll use cotton fabric for the inner part,rustic colour which is closer to chestnut. I will begin production as soon as possible and will update you on the progress. Thanks
Walter
Walter Omundo 08 Aug 2020 6:20 pm
Looking forward to completing the production early next week.
Automated Translation 12 Aug 2020 7:48 pm
12 Aug 2020 9:25 am: Gerlinde
I hope I explained all well
and now the bag
can be produced
With kind regards from Lauda from
Gerlinde
Walter Omundo 12 Aug 2020 9:29 pm
Hello Gerlinde, I have uploaded pictures of the orange and the chest nut leather for the project . Now I'll start producing the bag.
Warm Regards
Walter
Walter Omundo 14 Aug 2020 9:35 am
Hi Gerlinde, I've uploaded photos of the leather and the some hardware. Have a look and advise. Thanks
Automated Translation 29 Aug 2020 7:17 am
28 Aug 2020 8:00 pm: Gerlinde
I authorize the production of the bag in the colors ochre for above
And Chest N for below with brass rings.
All right 😀😀
Best regards to Kenya to Walter von Gerlinde
Walter Omundo 29 Aug 2020 11:18 am
Hello Gerlinde, I have uploaded pictures of the production process and the final product. Kindly have a look and let me know what you think. Thanks
Walter Omundo 29 Aug 2020 7:17 pm
Hello Gerlinde, kindly check the photos. Thanks
Automated Translation 30 Aug 2020 5:05 pm
30 Aug 2020 3:14 pm: Gerlinde
Hello Walter the bag has become beautiful also the colors are
fine but I have one more request the shoulder strap is a little
short as it looks, would it be possible to design a belt that
I can extend it by the bag if you wish if you
is hard to pull over your head after shopping
that it's easier.
Greetings from Lauda from
Gerlinde
Walter Omundo 30 Aug 2020 8:11 pm
Hello Gerlinde, thanks for the feedback. As you have mentioned, I can do a removable shoulder strap that you can hook onto the rings whenever you want. It would work like on the picture that I've uploaded. Kind regards Walter
Automated Translation 31 Aug 2020 5:24 pm
31 Aug 2020 5:22 pm: Gerlinde
I am really happy that this is still possible and I
I'll soon be able to hold my second favorite bag in my hands.
Best greetings to Kenya from Gerlinde from Lauda.
Walter Omundo 01 Sep 2020 5:27 pm
Hello Gerlinde, the bag is now ready. Please have a look and advise. Kind regards Walter
Automated Translation 07 Sep 2020 8:53 am
06 Sep 2020 3:51 pm: Gerlinde
I'm so glad about all this
worked out and with
the shoulder strap is the bag
Optimal Thank you and best regards from me
from Lauda 😀
Walter Omundo 07 Sep 2020 11:28 am
Hi Gerlinde, thanks for the feedback. I hope you'll be more happy when you receive the actual bag. Thanks for the business.
Walter
Automated Translation 13 Sep 2020 10:47 am
08 Sep 2020 10:00 am: Gerlinde
I'm hoping that I'm now properly
click and the bag soon
by mail comes 😀👍🏽
Isabell Mathenge 07 Oct 2020 8:41 pm
Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel. Hope well!.
I have been resigned your bag although I see alot had been done we just want to ensure we satisfy you fully.

Kindly confirm that all aspects of this bag are fine apart from the weight. This will guide me in ensuring I use the most soft and light leather possible to achieve this goal.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge 07 Oct 2020 8:47 pm
Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel and I want to make this bag for you.
I note you need this as light and as soft as possible.
So i am proposing to use cow bag leather or very low gauge pull up not more than 0.4mm. This will help us achieve the desirable weight.we will also omit any use of hardwares and try to be as minimalistic as possible.
Kindly let me know if you are open to colour changes or you need these colour combinations. Can we try with other colours that are available?

Awaiting your advise so I can start this right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge 07 Oct 2020 8:48 pm
Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel and I want to make this bag for you.
I note you need this as light and as soft as possible.
So i am proposing to use cow bag leather or very low gauge pull up not more than 0.4mm. This will help us achieve the desirable weight.we will also omit any use of hardwares and try to be as minimalistic as possible.
Kindly let me know if you are open to colour changes or you need these colour combinations. Can we try with other colours that are available?

Awaiting your advise so I can start this right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge 07 Oct 2020 8:50 pm
Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel and I want to make this bag for you.
I note you need this as light and as soft as possible.
So i am proposing to use cow bag leather or very low gauge pullup leather that is not more than 0.4mm. This will help us achieve the desirable weight.we will also omit any use of hardwares and try to be as minimalistic as possible.
Kindly let me know if you are open to colour changes or you need these colour combinations. Can we try with other colours that are available?

Awaiting your advise so I can start this right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge 07 Oct 2020 8:50 pm
Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel and I want to make this bag for you.
I note you need this as light and as soft as possible.
So i am proposing to use cow bag leather or very low gauge pullup leather that is not more than 0.4mm. This will help us achieve the desirable weight.we will also omit any use of hardwares and try to be as minimalistic as possible.
Kindly let me know if you are open to colour changes or you need these colour combinations. Can we try with other colours that are available?

Awaiting your advise so I can start this right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge 07 Oct 2020 8:50 pm
Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel and I want to make this bag for you.
I note you need this as light and as soft as possible.
So i am proposing to use cow bag leather or very low gauge pullup leather that is not more than 0.4mm. This will help us achieve the desirable weight.we will also omit any use of hardwares and try to be as minimalistic as possible.
Kindly let me know if you are open to colour changes or you need these colour combinations. Can we try with other colours that are available?

Awaiting your advise so I can start this right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge 07 Oct 2020 8:50 pm
Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel and I want to make this bag for you.
I note you need this as light and as soft as possible.
So i am proposing to use cow bag leather or very low gauge pullup leather that is not more than 0.4mm. This will help us achieve the desirable weight.we will also omit any use of hardwares and try to be as minimalistic as possible.
Kindly let me know if you are open to colour changes or you need these colour combinations. Can we try with other colours that are available?

Awaiting your advise so I can start this right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge 07 Oct 2020 8:50 pm
Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel and I want to make this bag for you.
I note you need this as light and as soft as possible.
So i am proposing to use cow bag leather or very low gauge pullup leather that is not more than 0.4mm. This will help us achieve the desirable weight.we will also omit any use of hardwares and try to be as minimalistic as possible.
Kindly let me know if you are open to colour changes or you need these colour combinations. Can we try with other colours that are available?

Awaiting your advise so I can start this right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge 13 Oct 2020 12:23 pm
Hi Gerlinde
Hope this finds you well!
My name is Isabel and I would be happy to make the bag for you.
I note the key objective is to achieve a weight of 400gms. For us to get this we need to ensure that the leather is as soft and light as possible. Hence the best leather to use would be cow bag leather, aniline or low gauge less than 0.4mm pull-up.

I would be want to start by buying this leather though not sure if I can get the colour combinations on this bag but I can try get as close as possible.

If ok I can start on this project right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation 14 Oct 2020 10:43 am
13 Oct 2020 7:26 pm: Gerlinde
Hello it pleases me that I will get a light bag the color of the
bag would be nice if it would be at least similar because I would like to have a bag
I have one that goes with my clothes.
With kind regards
Gerlinde Baumeister from Lauda
Isabell Mathenge 18 Oct 2020 1:11 pm
Hi Gerlinde
Many thanks for the feedback.

I will try my best to match the colours as per your request.

Kindly let me go to the tannery this week and see what am able to get in the light leather possible.

Many thanks

Isabel

Automated Translation 23 Oct 2020 7:58 am
22 Oct 2020 11:18 am: Gerlinde
Hello Isabel the bag is beautiful
I'd like to get them as soon as possible.
and I am very happy that it has worked out
Lg from Lauda von Gerlinde
Isabell Mathenge 28 Oct 2020 7:09 pm
Hey Gerlinde

Many thanks let me give you more information by end of this week.

Most important is to get the best leather for this bag to make it as light as possible. The design itself is very nice!

Much greetings from Kenya!!

Regards
Isabel

Automated Translation 04 Nov 2020 2:30 pm
04 Nov 2020 2:05 pm: Gerlinde
Hello Isabell I would like to order the bag now and hope that it will soon be sent to Lauda
On the way is
Best regards to Kenya from Gerlinde
Isabell Mathenge 16 Nov 2020 4:57 pm
Hi Gerlinde
Trust you are fine.
Sorry for delay getting things done in the tannery is taking too long. Kindly bear with me.

Please have a look at the attached skins let me know the colour combinations you prefer.
They are 3 colours top is darkbrown mid is chesnut(brown) and bottom is Tan.

Many thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation 07 Jan 2021 2:06 pm
07 Jan 2021 12:34 pm: Gerlinde
Hi Isabell so far I haven't found a leather compinnation that I like but I'm sure it will be possible to find similar leather colours so that the new favourite bag will be similar to my old one.
my new favorite bag is similar to my old bag only with the difference that the darker
color is on the bottom and the lighter color is on the top,
The shoulder strap should be longer so that I can pull the straps over my head.
Now I hope that it still works.
I wish a happy new year and good luck with the leather procurement.
Isabell Mathenge 11 Jan 2021 10:51 am
Hi Gerlinde
Wonderful to hear from you!

Noted on your requirements.

Please give me a few days i will update if I will have managed to procure the colours you desire.

Many thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation 12 Jan 2021 7:12 pm
12 Jan 2021 4:39 pm: Gerlinde
I am very pleased that still works and my special wishes are fulfilled thank you
And now a nice evening.
Lg from Laude From me
Isabell Mathenge 18 Jan 2021 4:21 pm
Hi Gerlinde
The only colour I have managed to get is the bottom coffee brow . The top colour is not readily available. I don't know what we ca do.

Please let me know if I look for other colour close to this one as it is a challenge for me.

Regards
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge 19 Jan 2021 4:03 pm
Hey Gerlinde
I have gotten some good leather for your bag. The colours are very close to your bag, the quality is very good and the leather is light we will be able to make a bag less than 400gms.

Please have a look and let me know.

Best regards
Isabell

Automated Translation 20 Jan 2021 1:39 pm
20 Jan 2021 12:00 pm: Gerlinde
The leather with the shade orange pleases me it is the leather with the incision also the
shoulder strap is ok
Isabell Mathenge 20 Jan 2021 2:38 pm
Thanks Gerlinde

I am now happy to progress with the bag.

Many thanks for your patience.

I will keep you posted.

Regards
Isabell

Automated Translation 23 Jan 2021 10:11 am
22 Jan 2021 7:45 pm: Gerlinde
I am now sure that the
colors are very close to my
comes very close to my wish now I would like to
order the bag.
With many greetings from Lauda
from me
Isabell Mathenge 25 Jan 2021 8:41 pm
Thanks Gerlinde

I have purchased the leather and I wish to proceed.

Many thanks
Isabell

Automated Translation 27 Jan 2021 2:48 pm
26 Jan 2021 10:24 pm: Gerlinde
Hello Isabell I would like to order now the bag is important that you are not heavier
than 400gr and the shoulder strap can be attached. I am glad that it now still works out and
and would like to order the bag.
With friendly greetings
Gerlinde Baumeister
Isabell Mathenge 29 Jan 2021 6:42 pm
Hi Gerlinde

I have proceeded with the order.

I will do my best!.

Thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge 02 Feb 2021 11:48 am
Hu Gerlinde
I have started the bag should be through in a few days.

Please find some production photos.

Greetings from Kenya!

Regards
Isabel

read more..

 

The final custom made soft leather bag:

 

custom made soft leather bag
custom made soft leather bag
custom made soft leather bag
custom made soft leather bag
custom made soft leather bag
custom made soft leather bag
custom made soft leather bag
custom made soft leather bag

Material: Pull-up leather, brass findings, lining
Reference: ON003739E-15321

Costs to realize this custom made soft leather bag

Price
Cost of material
78.81
Cost of labour
20.56
Cost of packaging
2.57
Cost of delivery to local operations manager
1.71
Subtotal – payout to craftsman
103.65
Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.)
10.37
Handling fee Urban Change Lab
10.37
Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany*
20
VAT (Germany)*
27.43
Total
171.82

*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.

 

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About Isabell Mathenge

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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