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Custom made laptop bag

Custom made laptop bag

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Isabell Mathenge crafted a beautifully practical laptop bag for Ingrid, perfectly blending elegance and functionality with rain-proof material and thoughtful compartments. What's your wish?

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Customer's rating: ★★★★★ “Yes, it's become beautiful. It took a long time, but it was worth the wait. Thank you very muc…Read more“Yes, it's become beautiful. It took a long time, but it was worth the wait. Thank you very much for your good work, Isabell!” — Automated Translation (29. May 2019)
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A request by Ingrid from Berlin, Germany

I’d like a laptop bag in that fits a 15.6 inch laptop (the outer dimensions are about as I’ve shown in the picture). The material should withstand rain and the bag should be zippable. Inside there should be a separate padded compartment for the notebook, as well as another small zippered inside pocket. Material and pattern as on the right picture.

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Custom made laptop bag - design ideas and artisan proposals

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Rosemarie Anyango Omondi (23. January 2019)

The sketches will guide on the process of production

Rosemarie Anyango Omondi (23. January 2019)

Goodmorning my name is Rosemarie the founder of Zanta Adeyde a brand the create leather bags And African inspired jewellry I am intrested in creating the leather bag as per your request

Automated Translation (25. January 2019)

25 Jan 2019 1:08 pm: ingrid
Thank you very much, but this price is too high for me.

Rosemarie Anyango Omondi (25. January 2019)

What was your budget maybe we can work out around what you have in mind ?

Automated Translation (8. February 2019)

07 Feb 2019 11:53 am: ingrid
I said 85 euros max.

Isabell Mathenge (11. February 2019)

Hi
Trust this find you well.
My name is Isabel and i wish to make a new offer for this bag. I have attached the three fabrics that i have and i would like you to choose the one that you like. Just to make sure the bag is long lasting i propose to add some leather accent to it especially at the base and sides. Please check the various color of skins i have attached and choose the one that will match well with the fabric.
I am ready and willing to start on your project soonest possible once you clarify the above materials.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Best Regards
Isabel

Automated Translation (11. February 2019)

11 Feb 2019 5:09 pm: ingrid
Hello, Isabel,

I marked the color I chose for fabric and leather in the photos I uploaded today with arrow and circle.

Isabell Mathenge (11. February 2019)

Hi Ingrid
Excellent! i will start on it right away. Please confirm the order..
From my end i am ready.

Thanks for your prompt response!

Regards
Isabel

Crafting Process

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Isabell Mathenge (21. February 2019)

Hi Ingrid
Trust you have been well. Please find the attached photos for the bag. Showing the different stages and the final bag.
Hope you like it!
Awaiting your feedback.

Thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation (22. February 2019)

21 Feb 2019 7:53 pm: ingrid
Hello, Isabel,
the format is unfortunately not correct. You made a landscape format (40 x 30 cm), but I wanted a portrait format (30 x 40 cm), like on the sample picture I sent along.

Isabell Mathenge (27. February 2019)

Hi Ingrid
Trust well. The format is portrait I followed your dimensions, but when I download the photos they are taking landscape format. I have tried adding more photos we see.
I am concerned about the fabric. It is not strong enough and I think it will break away faster than the leather. Are you open to substitute it with printed canvas which is stronger and can last long or still prefer this fabric,?.

Let me know most important for me is your give you a quality bag that will last.

Thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation (1. March 2019)

28 Feb 2019 5:16 pm: ingrid
Hello isabel, if the bag does not last long it is pointless. How much does it cost with printed canvas?

Isabell Mathenge (2. March 2019)

Hi Ingrid
Trust well!
The material cost will increase by about 10% but then you will get a quality fabric. Also can you allow me to redesign the bag a bit so it may look better. The specified size is making the bag look quite tall and i think we can brainstorm together on how to make it look more beautiful.
Let me know what you think?
I can share the canvas designs available and few design work on the bag but let me have your input please.

Regards
Isabel

Automated Translation (7. March 2019)

04 Mar 2019 9:11 am: ingrid
Hello, okay with the price. The size has to be like this, the notebook is 39 cm high, and it has to fit in well.

Isabell Mathenge (11. March 2019)

Hi Ingrid
Noted on the size.
Let me rework on the bag we see how it comes out in few days.

Thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation (11. March 2019)

11 Mar 2019 9:43 am: ingrid
OK

Isabell Mathenge (22. March 2019)

Hi Ingrid
I have been looking for a good canvas and I just got a black one. I want to use this as it is very long lasting I will add some of the African print pattern as decoration in the canvas. I also want to change the design just a bit close to the photo I have attached but ofcourse incorporating the size of your laptop as you had mentioned.

Hope this is all good and I can proceed now.

Let me know your thoughts.

Regards
Isabel

Automated Translation (26. March 2019)

26 Mar 2019 9:13 am: Ingrid
ok, do it

Isabell Mathenge (11. April 2019)

Hi Ingrid
Trust you have been fine.
My sincere apologies for I have not updated you in a while. I had a bulk order of the leather and it got delayed from the tannery. I received the leather today and started working on the bag. I have reviewed the pattern as per new design and did the new pattern and made the cuts for the bag. Tomorrow I will start the assembly process!. Kindly have a look at the images sent. Tomorrow I will update you more and the bag should be done I'm the next few days.

Best Regards
Isabel

Automated Translation (14. April 2019)

14 Apr 2019 3:35 pm: ingrid
Yeah, that looks good! Go on, then.

Isabell Mathenge (15. April 2019)

Hi Ingrid
I have attached some images and video for the production progress. Please have a look. I am excited and I think the bag is getting into a good shape. Note where I have put some African fabric it has a heavy duty canvas to hold it firm and make it durable.

Regards
Isabel

Automated Translation (23. April 2019)

15 Apr 2019 10:52 pm: Ingrid
Ja, alles gut.

Isabell Mathenge (23. April 2019)

Thanks Ingrid.

Please have a look at the photos of the complete bag. Please let me know if I can send it. Personally I like it and I feel it is a better design and a stronger durable bag than the first one.

Please let me know what you think.

Regards
Isabel

The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade

Custom made laptop bagThe Finished Unique Piece – Individually HandmadeThe Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade

Reference: ON002091E-7440

Detailed Cost Breakdown

Price
Cost of material
34.52
Cost of labour
17.26
Cost of packaging
3.45
Cost of delivery to local operations manager
1.73
Subtotal – payout to artisan
56.96
Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.)
5.7
Handling fee Urban Change Lab
5.7
Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany*
15
VAT (Germany)*
15.84
Total
39.7

*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.

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