Winfred Njoroge crafted a sleek, durable black leather wallet for Yvonne, featuring an engraved motorbike design, combining elegance and functionality beautifully. What's your wish?
A request by Yvonne from Bottenwil, Germany
I would like a custom wallet in the color black, made of high quality leather and in the size 10×12 cm. The wallet should have an elegant and slim design that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
I would like the enclosed photo to be engraved (outline of the bike and person)
The typical features should include the following:
1. **Bill compartments**: At least two separate compartments for bills to keep different currencies or documents separate.
2. **Card compartments**: Six to eight card slots that provide space for credit cards, driver’s license and identification documents. The compartments should be tight enough to hold the cards securely, but also offer enough flexibility to take the cards in and out easily.
3rd **coin pocket**: An additional zippered coin pocket
4. **Additional compartments**: Two to three additional slip pockets for receipts, business cards or other flat items should be provided.
5 **Security feature**: RFID protection should be integrated to ensure the security of cards stored in the wallet from unauthorized scanning.
6 **Closing mechanism**: The wallet should be equipped with a robust push button closure or a magnetic closure to ensure that it remains securely closed even with frequent use.
The edges of the wallet should be rounded and neatly stitched to ensure both aesthetics and durability. The stitching should be done with a strong, color-matching thread to give the wallet a high-quality and polished look.
Overall, the wallet should have a thoughtful design that is suitable for both everyday use and special occasions, and all components should be made of high-quality materials to ensure longevity and satisfaction.
The Journey of Creating Custom Black Leather Wallet with Engraving (Motor Bike)
Negotiation & Planning
Custom Black Leather Wallet with Engraving (Motor Bike) - design ideas and artisan proposals
Hi Yvonne , my name is Winfred. I would love to make for you your order. Do you have any pictures?
Hello Winfred, I have tried several times to upload the pictures here. Unfortunately without success. That's why I sent it by e-mail. Did you receive the mail?
Best regards
Yvonne (Automatic translation)
Hi Yvonne. Sorry to hear that. I didn't get any email. Is it possible to try and resend it. I'll be waiting for it kindly.
Hello Winfred
I have sent the pictures again to the email address
info@urbanchangelab.com
again.
Please let me know if I should send them to a different address.
Thank you very much,
Yvonne (Automatic translation)
Hello Winfred
I have sent the pictures again.
Thank you very much,
Yvonne (Automatic translation)
Hi Yvonne. I've gotten the two pictures. Let me draw the sketch then upload it for you to approve. Thank you very much for your response.
Kind regards
Winfred
Hello Winfred
Have you uploaded the sketch? Where can I see the file?
Best regards
Yvonne (Automatic translation)
Hi Yvonne. I shall upload it by tonight.... I am still working on the sketch.... Thank you very much for your patience.
Kindly regards
Winfred
Hello Winfred
What kind of task did you send me? I can't see anything.
Best regards
Yvonne (Automatic translation)
Hi Yvonne. I was waiting for your response as once I send a message to you, I have to wait for the reply to be able to access our chat and send the pictures. I have a couple of pictures I have downloaded inorder to get a look at what will fersinate you. I have uploaded the pictures so that you may have a look. Once you pick one I'll be able to come up with a final sketch because now I'll have understood what you want. The specifications are top notch but there's so many ideas. 😊
Kind regards
Winfred
Hi Yvonne, my apologies.... I've just uploaded a sketch of what you've highlited above, I've chosen a design that fits all the required items. This is just a rough sketch showing you how the placements of the required items will look like. Kindly let me know if it's a design you like. The cost of materials also include both lazer engraving of the front and back side. Thank you very much.
Kind regards
Winfred
Hello Winfred
Unfortunately, it is not the way I wanted it to be.
I would like the photo with motorcycle and rider to be engraved on the front of the wallet. (See comparison photo with lion)
I also want the coin compartment to have a zipper, not a press stud.
If it is not possible to engrave the photo, please let us know.
Best regards
Yvonne (Automatic translation)
Hi Yvonne. The press stud was to ensure the security of the wallet. The coin compartment has a zipper let me resend the picture. Also I can engrave the picture. Is the engraving just the front part? Overall do you like the placement of all the compartments? I would like to know if you may want any compartment to be adjusted. Thank you.
Kind regards
Winfred
Hi Yvonne, I hope this message finds you well. Wanted to ask if you are happy with the design. Also below is the break down of the price. The material includes the lazer engraving and material of the leather as there was an outage of the leather at some point. I have sent you the picture highlighting all the compartments, if there's any changes kindly let me know also we usually hand stitch all our leather making a great polished product. Thank you again for reaching out and sharing your ideas for us to make it into reality ☺️.
Kind regards
Winfred
Crafting Process
How to make a Custom Black Leather Wallet with Engraving (Motor Bike) – work in progress
Hi Yvonne, thank you very much for liking my design and placing an order. I'm very excited to work on the wallet. I'm going to shop for the leather next week on Monday from there start making it . I'll be sending pictures of the progress every now and then 😊. So so grateful for the order.
Kind regards
Winfred
Hello Winfred
I'm already really looking forward to it😁
Thank you very much.
Best regards
Yvonne (Automatic translation)
Hi Yvonne, just got the leather today as it was out of stock for a while. I shall start the wallet and send you pictures every now and then. Thank you very much 😊😊.
Kind regards
Winnie
Thank you😁 (Automatic translation)
Hi Yvonne, how are you? I wanted to ask a few questions about the engraving, when engraving the picture into the wallet, should I leave it vertical as it is or horizontal. Thank you very much 😊.
Kind regards
Winnie
Hello Winnie
Gladly horizontal, on the front of the wallet. When can I expect to receive it?
Thank you very much.
Greetings
Yvonne (Automatic translation)
Great, I'm doing some minor adjustments for the great overall look, then start the sketch for the lazer. By the end of the coming week I'll have finished. I shall send you the pictures for the final confirmation then the office can start the shipping after your final confirmation.
Regards
Winnie
Hello Winnie
What is the status? Do you have a photo?
Thank you very much.
Best regards
Yvonne (Automatic translation)
Hi Yvonne, the wallet is ready for confirmation, I have sent you pictures of the final one. I slightly changed the design to accommodate everything. Still you'll get the 10slots but different assembly because if I placed them on the flap 8 and the other side 8 it would have been too tight for the cards to come out. I also put the clear part for maybe a picture or something you'd want visible. Overall it looks good, the engraving is great. I chose this letter because it's black inside and out, others are just black outside which when lazer engraved it becomes whitish. I hope you love it and thank you very much. Because it's not been used it'll appear big but after putting it in the pocket it's size will change. Also thank you once more. Kindly let me know what you think about it so that I send it to the office for shipping.
Kind regards
Winnie 😊
Hello Winnie
I am thrilled😁 Thank you very much.
Best regards
Yvonne (Automatic translation)
Hello Yvonne,
Thank you so much for your feedback on the wallet! I’m thrilled to hear that you like the design and overall look of the item. At Urban Change Lab, we always aim for the highest standards of craftsmanship.
After reviewing the wallet with the quality assurance team, we noticed that the cuts could be slightly neater. While this doesn’t impact the functionality or aesthetic appeal of the wallet, I wanted to share this with you to ensure full transparency. As your satisfaction is our priority, we’ve discussed this internally, and I’m committed to refining this detail in future pieces.
If you’re happy with the wallet as it is, I’m so pleased to have brought your vision to life. However, if you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to let me know. Thank you again for the opportunity to create something special for you!
Kind regards
Winnie
Hello Yvonne,
This is Vicky, the local operations manager. Thank you so much for your feedback on the wallet! We’re delighted to hear that you like the design and overall look of the item. At Urban Change Lab, we take pride in ensuring the highest quality for every product, and we strive to make each piece as perfect as possible.
While we’re happy with the craftsmanship overall, we did notice that the cuts on this wallet could be a little neater. It’s a minor detail that doesn’t affect the functionality or beauty of the wallet, but as part of our commitment to quality, we wanted to highlight it to ensure full transparency. I’ve taken some close-up photos to give you a better look at the details.
If you’re satisfied with the wallet as it is, we’re happy to proceed with shipping. However, if you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to let us know, and we’ll do everything possible to address them. Thank you again for working with us and supporting our artisans!
Best regards,
Vicky Achieng.
🤗 (Automatic translation)
Hello Yvonne, I'm happy to repeat the order once more.... I have a few questions to ask about the current wallet, does it hold a great amount of coins or would you like me to improve on it, also would you be comfortable if I would change the design and put all your initial requests like 8 card slots,2 extra compartments, a clear compartment a coin compartment and 2 bill compartment....
I have a great design that can fit all your requirements. I intend to go and get leather on Wednesday as right now all the good ones have been picked. Thank you very much.
Kind regards
Winfred
Hello Winni
Yes, the coin pocket can be a little longer.
I really like your suggestion.
Thank you very much.
Best regards
Yvonne (Automatic translation)
Hello Yvonne. I shall redesign I also wanted to ask about the zipper, did it give you any trouble opening or closing it?.
Kind regards
Winfred
Hi Winfred, I had no problems with the zipper. Only with the press stud, which fell off.
LG
Yvonne (Automatic translation)
Hi Yvonne. Great to hear that. The restock of the leather finally happened and I managed to pick a great leather... It's far different from the first one. I'm going to split it down so that I can have a slim yet durable wallet. Overall it's going to be amazing.😀.
Kind regards
Winfred
Thank you😁 (Automatic translation)
Hi Yvonne, one last question, would you still like me to add the 2 extra compartments as per your initial order ?
Yes with pleasure (Automatic translation)
Great 😃. Let me send you pictures tomorrow of the progress and the design. I know you'll love this one🤗. So excited about it....
Kind regards
Winfred
Thank you very much😁 (Automatic translation)
Hi Yvonne, one last question as I wind up the wallet, should I round the edges or leave it with the square look. Thank you
Kind regards
Winfred
Hello Winfred
Please the square look.
Thank you
LG Yvonne (Automatic translation)
Hi Yvonne, the wallet is complete. That's the design I came up with, it's really nice and has the highlighted request. I've made sure the coin compartment is flexible, 8 card slots, 2 hidden extra compartments......
The leather is shiny and durable. Let me know if you love the wallet. Also kindly confirm the order for me to deliver it to our local operator. Thank you very much 😊.
Kind regards
Winfred
Hello Winfred
Unfortunately I can't open the file. But I assume that it turned out great. So I'll be surprised and confirm the order.
Please clarify with Jochen what I still have to pay.
Thank you very much 🙂
Best regards Yvonne (Automatic translation)
Hello Yvonne,
This is Vicky, the local operations manager. I recently received your wallet from Winfred, and I must say—it’s a significant improvement from the previous version she made. The wallet features eight standard card slots along with two additional slots that can comfortably hold more than one card each. It also includes two bill compartments, a coin pocket, and a clear compartment for easy visibility of items like IDs or photos.
The wallet is crafted from beautiful, high-quality black leather, with neat stitch work throughout. The laser engraving on the front adds a distinctive and refined touch. I’ve shared several photos showing the dimensions and how the wallet looks when filled with cards and bills. Kindly have a look and let us know your thoughts.
Best regards,
Vicky Achieng
Hello Vicky
It's really very nice and much better now.
Thank you very much!
Best regards
Yvonne (Automatic translation)
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON-AI-000045D-69272
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
45.65
|
| Cost of labour |
22.09
|
| Cost of packaging |
2.21
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
2.21
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
72.16
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
7.22
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
7.22
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
30
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
16.45
|
| Total |
138.75
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
Each price shown is based on a unique, custom request. Final prices may vary depending on materials, effort, and delivery location.
