Brigid Momanyi crafted a stylish, practical face mask for Silvia, incorporating vibrant African prints and heartwarming generosity with a gift to those in need. What's your wish?
A request by Silvia from Mandelbachtal, Germany
I would like to have 1 custom made face mask. Face width in cm: 30; Face length in cm: 13; I wear Glasses. Please add a wire on the upper side of the mask (recommended if you wear glasses). I prefer Elastic straps around the ears (standard). Mask shape: Rectangular shape; Style: feminin; The fabric should be African print (please indicate the main colour) with the main colour dark blue with black; Please provide photos from the fabric before you start; The mask should be made with 3 layers. I want that for every mask I buy one mask is given for free to somebody in Kenya in need (plus 1€ net per mask).
The Journey of Creating Custom made face mask
Negotiation & Planning
Crafting Process
How to make a Custom made face mask – work in progress
Above is the fabric that will be used on the mask (blue,black) and a video of the making of the mask.
10 Jun 2020 4:40 pm: Silvia
Hello Keziah, I am very much looking forward to the mask you are sewing for me. The fabric looks very nice. Like the others next to the sewing machine 🙂
Best wishes from the Saarland, Silvia
Hello Silvia, I am glad you love the fabric and i hope that you will also love what we make for you.
Thankyou.
12 Jun 2020 5:06 pm: Silvia
Hello Keziah, I expect mail soon ;-
All the best, Silvia
Hello Silvia,
Sincere apologiez for customer dissatisfation.
1.The masks have adjustable strands hence you can reduce the size by the knot to make it fitting.
2.The size of the mask you had given are too big , I made a sample and it was as the size of a scarf, so I had to make you something practical and close to your measurements.
3.The lightblue mask was the one meant for your order but we decided to send you both of them.
. If you are still unsatisfied a replacement of the mask would be made for you in order to compensate the inconvinience.
Best regards.
Hey Silvia. My name is Brigid and I shall be taking over your request. Does the African print fabric still need to be blue or could I use any other variants?? Do lemme know then we can pick it up from there.
26 Jul 2020 11:17 am: Silvia
Hello Brigid, you are welcome to use other variants, but no company logos on the ribbons...
Many thanks and best regards, Silvia
P.S.: I don't really expect the completion by 30.07. 🙂
Hey Silvia. Request gotten. I'll do exactly that. Mask should be ready by the third if August for shipping
Hey Silvia, I am in receipt of the project. I have gotten the mask specifications. I have also attached a photo with regards to the fabric that I intend to use.
13 Aug 2020 9:16 pm: Silvia
Hey, Brigid, I don't really like this fabric. Can I maybe get more of a graphic pattern?
Kind regards, Silvia.
No problem. ill make another as per your request. do you have any color preference on the graphic prints or the no go zones terms of color that I shouldn't attempt to use
18 Aug 2020 9:44 pm: Silvia
Hello, Brigid,
my preference is still blue/black. But everything except brown, beige or yellow is fine.
Many thanks and best regards
Silvia
Hey Silvia. I have attached a photo of a fabric i have in store as well that has a bit of blue and black. Whats your opiniin about it??
25 Aug 2020 9:57 pm: Silvia
Hello, Brigid,
I agree with the material.
Thank you very much and best regards, Silvia
Let me make the mask then.
26 Aug 2020 1:47 pm: Silvia
All right...
Great
I have finally found the fabric now producing the mask.
07 Sep 2020 4:21 pm: Silvia
🙂
I have attached a photo of wire, interlining and fabric. Will upload the final product picture
15 Sep 2020 11:55 am: Silvia
Sorry, I have not found a photo
Sorry for that let me reupload the photos.
20 Sep 2020 12:03 pm: Silvia
Very nice 😃
Thanks a lot
Kindly check the final mask photo and advise in case of any adjustments
Kindly waiting on your response
Rwady to ship
05 Oct 2020 7:23 pm: Silvia
Looks good. I look forward to it. Love, Silvia
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON001459E-15236
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
1.29
|
| Cost of labour |
4.71
|
| Cost of packaging |
0.86
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
2.57
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
9.43
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
0.94
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
0.94
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
5
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
3.1
|
| Total |
19.41
|
*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.
