The idea from Bernhard from Klosterneuburg:
I would like 8 table cutlery sets for a gift, each with 2 pockets left and right for knife, fork, spoon. As well as a leather cord with which the sets can be rolled up and stored.
The customer’s rating:
Automated Translation 19 Jan 2019 7:54 am
18 Jan 2019 6:50 pm: Bernhard
I liked the result very much! Really a cheerful fabric and very finely crafted. I will see if the set-blankets can stand the laundry in the washing machine. Next Wednesday I give the present to my dear wife for her birthday – I am very curious whether she likes it so much. Photos will follow after the handover.
I liked the result very much! Really a cheerful fabric and very finely crafted. I will see if the set-blankets can stand the laundry in the washing machine. Next Wednesday I give the present to my dear wife for her birthday – I am very curious whether she likes it so much. Photos will follow after the handover.
The story of the Custom made table cutlery sets:
Negotiation phase
Appelles Adhiambo Kireru 10 Jan 2018 3:27 pm
Thank you Bernhard, for this opportunity to work for you in realising the cuttlery set holder. I have some questions:
1. What is the dimension of the cuttlery holder?
2. What is your preferred choice of fabric?
3 What is your preferred choice of color
1. What is the dimension of the cuttlery holder?
2. What is your preferred choice of fabric?
3 What is your preferred choice of color
Automated Translation 18 Jan 2018 2:46 pm
Gladly, sorry for the wait.
1. 45cm x 35cm
2. No particular preference, our should just be somewhat thicker than tablecloth material, so that it lies properly. We have table sets from IKEA "LENDA from IKEA" and they are very good when it comes to the thickness of the material.
3. I wouldn't mind colours from your homeland, we're used to very colourful things. Or a single colour, but in that case I would take 3 different colours and 4 sets per colour. I googled and found some beautiful designs
https://goo.gl/images/3q9nYr
Warm regards from cold Klosterneuburg (near Vienna).
Bernhard
1. 45cm x 35cm
2. No particular preference, our should just be somewhat thicker than tablecloth material, so that it lies properly. We have table sets from IKEA "LENDA from IKEA" and they are very good when it comes to the thickness of the material.
3. I wouldn't mind colours from your homeland, we're used to very colourful things. Or a single colour, but in that case I would take 3 different colours and 4 sets per colour. I googled and found some beautiful designs
https://goo.gl/images/3q9nYr
Warm regards from cold Klosterneuburg (near Vienna).
Bernhard
Appelles Adhiambo Kireru 20 Jan 2018 3:25 pm
Hallo Bernhard I have attached a sketch of the holder. After looking at the links you sent me. The holder could be mainly from an african printed fabric and be bound by a solid colour or vice versa.
Let me know your thoughts on the same
Let me know your thoughts on the same
Automated Translation 26 Jan 2018 12:22 pm
That looks great!!!
I will take a picture of our cutlery and how we lay it down when setting the table. And then some photos of the tablecloths that my wife prefers to use. It's a gift for her.
Best regards
Bernhard
I will take a picture of our cutlery and how we lay it down when setting the table. And then some photos of the tablecloths that my wife prefers to use. It's a gift for her.
Best regards
Bernhard
Appelles Adhiambo Kireru 26 Jan 2018 12:41 pm
Hallo Bernhard,
That will be very useful, and it will assist us in getting the perfect gift
Regards,
Appelles
That will be very useful, and it will assist us in getting the perfect gift
Regards,
Appelles
Automated Translation 30 Jan 2018 11:30 am
Hello Apelles!
I took a picture of our cutlery. 2 knives on the right, 2 forks on the left.
Normally, the spoon for the soup lies across the top. I put it here on the side.
But I think we can skip it and only make 2 pockets on each side.
The cloth on our picture is 38 x 46 cm.
We can keep this size and then there will be space for a drinking glass at the top or we make it 28 x 46 and then the glass will be placed on the table.
Which idea do you like better?
Greetings from the cold Vienna
Bernhard
I took a picture of our cutlery. 2 knives on the right, 2 forks on the left.
Normally, the spoon for the soup lies across the top. I put it here on the side.
But I think we can skip it and only make 2 pockets on each side.
The cloth on our picture is 38 x 46 cm.
We can keep this size and then there will be space for a drinking glass at the top or we make it 28 x 46 and then the glass will be placed on the table.
Which idea do you like better?
Greetings from the cold Vienna
Bernhard
Appelles Adhiambo Kireru 31 Jan 2018 8:16 pm
Hallo Bernhard,
I suggest we retain the size of 38×46 cm.
I suggest we retain the size of 38×46 cm.
Automated Translation 02 Feb 2018 9:50 am
38×46 is OK. Price is OK
Can you send me a photo of the fabric? If that does not work, then I let myself be surprised
What else do I have to do to get the job started?
best regards
Bernhard
Can you send me a photo of the fabric? If that does not work, then I let myself be surprised
What else do I have to do to get the job started?
best regards
Bernhard
Appelles Adhiambo Kireru 04 Feb 2018 5:40 pm
Hallo Bernhard,
I will send you a photo of the fabric later on in the week.
I have the necessary information to begin the project.
Regards,
Appelles
I will send you a photo of the fabric later on in the week.
I have the necessary information to begin the project.
Regards,
Appelles
Automated Translation 07 Feb 2018 9:50 am
I'm looking forward to the photo of the fabric. Then it can start.
Best regards
Bernhard
Best regards
Bernhard
Appelles Adhiambo Kireru 07 Feb 2018 10:55 am
Hello Bernard,
Please find attached samples of the fabrics above at the drop files negotiation area.. Kindly select on that best suits the idea.
Kind regards
Appelles
Please find attached samples of the fabrics above at the drop files negotiation area.. Kindly select on that best suits the idea.
Kind regards
Appelles
Automated Translation 08 Feb 2018 7:47 pm
I like two fabrics very well.
In the right column the top and then the same below.
Are the fabrics printed and white on one side or are they woven?
If the set is rolled up (there is the string on my very first photo) it should be colored as well.
And is this a solid fabric (similar to upholstery fabric) or a thinner one for summer wear? He should already be firmer so that he does not wrinkle.
Sorry that I have sooooo many questions.
best regards
Bernhard
In the right column the top and then the same below.
Are the fabrics printed and white on one side or are they woven?
If the set is rolled up (there is the string on my very first photo) it should be colored as well.
And is this a solid fabric (similar to upholstery fabric) or a thinner one for summer wear? He should already be firmer so that he does not wrinkle.
Sorry that I have sooooo many questions.
best regards
Bernhard
Appelles Adhiambo Kireru 09 Feb 2018 7:49 am
Hello,
To answer your questions:-
1.yes the fabrics are printed sides and the wrong side is not white ( has the same print as the right side of the fabric)
2. Yes the strips will bear the same fabric or leather strips as earlier indicated
3. The fabric is firm because it is waxed and will not wrinkle easily.
Thanks for the questions,
Regards,
Appelles
To answer your questions:-
1.yes the fabrics are printed sides and the wrong side is not white ( has the same print as the right side of the fabric)
2. Yes the strips will bear the same fabric or leather strips as earlier indicated
3. The fabric is firm because it is waxed and will not wrinkle easily.
Thanks for the questions,
Regards,
Appelles
Production phase
Virginia Kariuki 19 Feb 2018 7:36 pm
Hey Bernhard,
I hope you're good. Thanks for this project. I'll be taking over for Appeles as she got a family emergency but I have been caught up to speed.
From your earlier conversation, you'd said you like the fabrics I've attached.
I was also thinking of using a 1/4 inch thick sponge as a filling of sorts so that it can be thinker as you'd earlier requested.
Please let me know what you think about it and if I got the fabric correct.
Thanks 🙂
I hope you're good. Thanks for this project. I'll be taking over for Appeles as she got a family emergency but I have been caught up to speed.
From your earlier conversation, you'd said you like the fabrics I've attached.
I was also thinking of using a 1/4 inch thick sponge as a filling of sorts so that it can be thinker as you'd earlier requested.
Please let me know what you think about it and if I got the fabric correct.
Thanks 🙂
Automated Translation 24 Feb 2018 8:31 pm
Hello Virginia!
I'm glad to hear from you. I wish Appeles all the best.
I'm not sure if sewing a sponge is good because the table sets are often washed in the washing machine.
So it would be better to use a fabric that's more sturdy.
I looked at your other projects and saw that you work a lot with leather.
Do you think that this can be done with leather?
If it is more expensive in leather tell me please, I can then decide if I
– top up on the price
– reduce the number from 8 to 6
– or if we stay with the fabric
Greetings from cold Vienna
Bernhard
I'm glad to hear from you. I wish Appeles all the best.
I'm not sure if sewing a sponge is good because the table sets are often washed in the washing machine.
So it would be better to use a fabric that's more sturdy.
I looked at your other projects and saw that you work a lot with leather.
Do you think that this can be done with leather?
If it is more expensive in leather tell me please, I can then decide if I
– top up on the price
– reduce the number from 8 to 6
– or if we stay with the fabric
Greetings from cold Vienna
Bernhard
Virginia Kariuki 26 Feb 2018 9:43 am
Hey Bernhard,
Hope you're good.
I don't think making it from leather is advisable especially because of cleaning them so we can just make them from fabric and leather strips around and on the borders of the pockets to make things easier.
Hope you're good.
I don't think making it from leather is advisable especially because of cleaning them so we can just make them from fabric and leather strips around and on the borders of the pockets to make things easier.
Automated Translation 01 Mar 2018 1:21 pm
Hello Virginia!
Thanks for the tip. OK, so no leather.
Out of the two fabrics that you suggested I like the left one better (with the browns).
How do we want to deal with the sturdiness and thickness? Sewing in a sponge? Can you then wash the set in the washing machine and then iron them?
Thanks for the tip. OK, so no leather.
Out of the two fabrics that you suggested I like the left one better (with the browns).
How do we want to deal with the sturdiness and thickness? Sewing in a sponge? Can you then wash the set in the washing machine and then iron them?
Best regards
Bernhard
Automated Translation 01 Mar 2018 1:21 pm
Hello Virginia!
Thanks for the tip. OK, so no leather.
Out of the two fabrics that you suggested I like the left one better (with the browns).
How do we want to deal with the sturdiness and thickness? Sewing in a sponge? Can you then wash the set in the washing machine and then iron them?
Thanks for the tip. OK, so no leather.
Out of the two fabrics that you suggested I like the left one better (with the browns).
How do we want to deal with the sturdiness and thickness? Sewing in a sponge? Can you then wash the set in the washing machine and then iron them?
Best regards
Bernhard
Virginia Kariuki 01 Mar 2018 9:10 pm
Hey Bernhard,
Yes they'll be washable in a washing machine and can be ironed. I'll use a very thin sponge. I'll send you the picture I don't have it at the moment.
Thanks 🙂
Yes they'll be washable in a washing machine and can be ironed. I'll use a very thin sponge. I'll send you the picture I don't have it at the moment.
Thanks 🙂
Warm regards,
Virginia K
Automated Translation 03 Mar 2018 2:20 pm
Great. I have no stress.
Best regards
Bernhard
Best regards
Bernhard
Virginia Kariuki 03 Mar 2018 2:25 pm
That's the size of the form I'd told you bout.
Warm regards
Virginia
Automated Translation 06 Mar 2018 7:47 pm
Hello Virginia!
I don't much like the idea of the sponge/foam.
Is there no thicker material?
Best regards
Bernhard
I don't much like the idea of the sponge/foam.
Is there no thicker material?
Best regards
Bernhard
Virginia Kariuki 06 Mar 2018 8:18 pm
Hey Bernard,
I would use canvas. It'll give you a hit of thickness and keep the fabric straight. The cost would increase but not by much just 1000ksh to purchase the canvas too.
Would that be better?
I would use canvas. It'll give you a hit of thickness and keep the fabric straight. The cost would increase but not by much just 1000ksh to purchase the canvas too.
Would that be better?
Warm regards,
Virginia 🙂
Automated Translation 26 Mar 2018 12:53 am
Canvas sounds great.
Virginia Kariuki 26 Mar 2018 4:16 am
Great. I think we have a plan 🙂
Automated Translation 30 Mar 2018 12:46 pm
Do I have to do something now or is everything clear for the project?
Virginia Kariuki 30 Mar 2018 3:27 pm
Hey Bernard,
No we are good. I'll start on the project now. It shouldn't take too long to complete.
No we are good. I'll start on the project now. It shouldn't take too long to complete.
Virginia Kariuki 14 Apr 2018 11:08 am
Hey Bernard,
I didn't find the exact same print you'd chosen but I got this is okay.
I intend to work on then tomorrow and finish on them next week by Wednesday. You can get an update on Monday on the sample the I'll work on the rest Tuesday and deliver them to the UCL connect here on Wednesday or Tuesday.
I know it's take longer than it should have. I apologise for that.
Regards,
Virginia K
I didn't find the exact same print you'd chosen but I got this is okay.
I intend to work on then tomorrow and finish on them next week by Wednesday. You can get an update on Monday on the sample the I'll work on the rest Tuesday and deliver them to the UCL connect here on Wednesday or Tuesday.
I know it's take longer than it should have. I apologise for that.
Regards,
Virginia K
Virginia Kariuki 23 Apr 2018 12:21 pm
Hey Bernard,
I hope you've been well. I've attached a photo of the print I got when it's spread out, please let me know if it's good enough.
Kind regards,
Virginia K
I hope you've been well. I've attached a photo of the print I got when it's spread out, please let me know if it's good enough.
Kind regards,
Virginia K
Automated Translation 26 Apr 2018 12:38 am
Hello Virginia! Sorry that I have not contacted for so long. Yes, I like the material. It is something completely different to anything else I have. I'm really looking forward to the mailing!
Best regards
Bernhard
Best regards
Bernhard
Virginia Kariuki 02 May 2018 6:29 pm
Hey Bernhard,
No problem. I made the first one as a prototype but it doesn't have any cutlery bur I hope you see the pockets.
I hope it's satisfactory.
No problem. I made the first one as a prototype but it doesn't have any cutlery bur I hope you see the pockets.
I hope it's satisfactory.
Kind regards,
Virginia K
Automated Translation 04 May 2018 10:38 am
Hi Virginia! Unfortunately, I cannot make out the pockets in the photo. Could you maybe take another picture? Maybe you can put something else in the pockets instead of the cutlery?
Thank you and best regards
Bernhard
Thank you and best regards
Bernhard
Virginia Kariuki 06 May 2018 11:17 am
Hey,
I hope this is better?
I hope this is better?
Regards,
Virginia K
Automated Translation 07 May 2018 9:30 am
Great! If you can, please sew the bags for the cutlery further down ( by the edge of the table).
Many Thanks!
Bernhard
Many Thanks!
Bernhard
Virginia Kariuki 09 May 2018 1:43 pm
Hey Bernard,
Am not sure what you mean so I just cropped the image.
I'll be working on the rest tomorrow and send you pictures of the process. When they are don't I'll take photos on a white background for you.
Am not sure what you mean so I just cropped the image.
I'll be working on the rest tomorrow and send you pictures of the process. When they are don't I'll take photos on a white background for you.
Regards,
Virginia K
Automated Translation 14 May 2018 3:41 pm
On the photo with the plastic cutlery are the spoons at the top of the place settings. I would have liked to sew the bags on in such a way that they are about 1-2 centimetres away from the front edge – closer to the person who is supposed to eat with them.
Kind regards
bernhard
Kind regards
bernhard
Virginia Kariuki 18 May 2018 2:59 pm
Hey Bernard,
Ok, so do I change from 23cms to around 18cms so it's closer to the edge?
Ok, so do I change from 23cms to around 18cms so it's closer to the edge?
Virginia Kariuki 19 May 2018 9:12 am
Hey Bernard,
And if I put the pockets halfway where the envelope is and the cutlery will go as shown with the plastic spoon and fork? Will that be better?
And if I put the pockets halfway where the envelope is and the cutlery will go as shown with the plastic spoon and fork? Will that be better?
Automated Translation 13 Jun 2018 1:29 pm
Hi Virginia!
I will go back to the inn where I saw the small place sets and take a close look at them.
This could take a few days.
Please be patient !!!
Best regards
Bernhard
I will go back to the inn where I saw the small place sets and take a close look at them.
This could take a few days.
Please be patient !!!
Best regards
Bernhard
Virginia Kariuki 13 Jun 2018 3:29 pm
Hey Bernhard,
No problem will be waiting 🙂
No problem will be waiting 🙂
Automated Translation 18 Jul 2018 9:37 am
I'll probably be in the town where I saw it on the 30th of July.
Best regards
Bernhard
Best regards
Bernhard
Virginia Kariuki 20 Jul 2018 4:37 pm
Hey Bernhard,
Ok, I'll wait for your feedback 🙂
Ok, I'll wait for your feedback 🙂
Automated Translation 16 Nov 2018 5:46 pm
16 Nov 2018 4:35 pm: Bernhard
Hi Virginia!
Sorry it took so long. Now I was once again in the restaurant and measured and photographed the placemats. On picture 4 you can see the cords (leather) with which you can roll up the blanket. This should enable us to plan more precisely now. Can you photograph me again fabric samples that are available to you? The fabric should be thick and stiff (lined?) so that the stability lies on the table and does not slip. With the cord you should be able to roll it up and tie it up – with the cutlery in your pockets – and put it on the table. Greetings from the cold Vienna
Bernard
Hi Virginia!
Sorry it took so long. Now I was once again in the restaurant and measured and photographed the placemats. On picture 4 you can see the cords (leather) with which you can roll up the blanket. This should enable us to plan more precisely now. Can you photograph me again fabric samples that are available to you? The fabric should be thick and stiff (lined?) so that the stability lies on the table and does not slip. With the cord you should be able to roll it up and tie it up – with the cutlery in your pockets – and put it on the table. Greetings from the cold Vienna
Bernard
Virginia Kariuki 18 Nov 2018 9:21 pm
Hi Bernard,
It's been a minute. Great to hear from you.
Remember they were ready but you wanted them adjusted? Do you mind if we can adjust what we already have?
I used canvas to make them firm
It's been a minute. Great to hear from you.
Remember they were ready but you wanted them adjusted? Do you mind if we can adjust what we already have?
I used canvas to make them firm
Automated Translation 20 Nov 2018 11:26 pm
20 Nov 2018 4:47 pm: Bernhard
Yeah, try to make the best of what you have. I agree with the result in any case.
best regards
Bernard
Yeah, try to make the best of what you have. I agree with the result in any case.
best regards
Bernard
Virginia Kariuki 26 Nov 2018 8:07 am
Hey Bernard,
Ok great. I'll get on it and finish it before the end of the week and keep you posted.
Warm regards,
Virginia
Ok great. I'll get on it and finish it before the end of the week and keep you posted.
Warm regards,
Virginia
Automated Translation 29 Nov 2018 10:04 pm
29 Nov 2018 9:31 pm: Bernhard
Hey, Virginia!
Any news on our project yet? I have received a message but do not see any new pictures or information.
best regards
Bernard
Hey, Virginia!
Any news on our project yet? I have received a message but do not see any new pictures or information.
best regards
Bernard
Virginia Kariuki 10 Dec 2018 5:10 pm
Hi Bernard,
I'll try look for leather cords at th workshop but just in case I don't get any that go with the fabric, could you do without them?
I'll try look for leather cords at th workshop but just in case I don't get any that go with the fabric, could you do without them?
Automated Translation 12 Dec 2018 7:08 am
11 Dec 2018 10:28 pm: Bernhard
Yes, we can also use normal tapes or fabric strips
Yes, we can also use normal tapes or fabric strips
Virginia Kariuki 12 Dec 2018 1:45 pm
Hi Bernard,
So doing the measurements, the new dimensions will be
Height 23cm instead of 25cm
Length 39cm as the photo
Distance between the cutlery pockets 23.5cm instead of 27cm
Will this be ok?
So doing the measurements, the new dimensions will be
Height 23cm instead of 25cm
Length 39cm as the photo
Distance between the cutlery pockets 23.5cm instead of 27cm
Will this be ok?
Virginia Kariuki 13 Dec 2018 9:05 am
I came to this measurements by considering the length of the cutlery pockets, the length of the set you sent.
Automated Translation 15 Dec 2018 9:01 am
14 Dec 2018 6:32 pm: Bernhard
That's OK!
I have received the news from Jochen Baumeister that he is going to your annual craftsman meeting. Maybe the stuff's ready by then and he can take it with him.
Best regards
Bernard
That's OK!
I have received the news from Jochen Baumeister that he is going to your annual craftsman meeting. Maybe the stuff's ready by then and he can take it with him.
Best regards
Bernard
Virginia Kariuki 17 Dec 2018 8:46 am
Hi Bernard,
They are finally complete. It was a pleasure working with you 🙂
Have a merry Christmas and Happy 2019
They are finally complete. It was a pleasure working with you 🙂
Have a merry Christmas and Happy 2019
Automated Translation 21 Dec 2018 10:04 pm
21 Dec 2018 5:10 pm: Bernhard
Please do not ship, just give it to Mr. Baumeister when you see him. best regards
Bernard
Please do not ship, just give it to Mr. Baumeister when you see him. best regards
Bernard
The final Custom made table cutlery sets:
Material: strips of leather, African print fabric, Kikoy,, Hessian
Reference: ON001149E-4035
Reference: ON001149E-4035
Costs to realize this Custom made table cutlery sets
Price | |
---|---|
Cost of material |
28.33
|
Cost of labour |
14.17
|
Cost of packaging |
9.44
|
Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
2.36
|
Subtotal – payout to craftsman |
54.3
|
Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
5.43
|
Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
5.43
|
Shipping costs from Kenya to Austria* |
15
|
VAT (Austria)* |
15.23
|
Total |
95.39
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
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