Lulu Oniang'o beautifully crafted a vibrant, phoenix-embroidered laptop sleeve and matching mouse house for Jörg, combining elegance with gentle protection. What's your wish?
A request by Jörg from Hannover, Germany
My idea for a laptop sleeve is described as follows:
The inside should be as soft as possible to protect it from scratches and should not have hard edges of fasteners to protect it from scratches.
Outside: The backside should be neutral, maybe dark.
Front: Colourful, possibly embroidered with a phoenix (see example picture). Closure from a flap in the same design, if possible with magnetic closure.
Dimensions: 35 x 24.5 x 2.5 cm
A mouse house in the same design would be great.
The Journey of Creating custom made laptop sleeve plus mouse house
Negotiation & Planning
Artisan's Proposals
Hi,
I would be happy to realize this idea...
1. For the inside we can use fleece or wool fabric because it is soft and will prevent your laptop from getting scratches. We can use black or navy blue fleece. I can check on other colours depending on your preference.
2. For the closure, I have attached the type of magnetic closure we can use, that is commonly used on bags.
3. Would you like a hardier material for the outside, like canvas/drill to make it durable?
4. We can embroider the first phoenix which has 2 distinct colours, this file has to be digitized for embroidery (this means translating the design into a language that the embroidery machine can understand).
I think it would also stand out on a plain background. Based on the size of the bag please let me know how big you would like this phoenix to be.
5. Please provide more details for the mouse house...thank you.
25 Mar 2020 12:24 pm: Jörg
1st fleece black.
2. magnetic closure OK.
3. robust material is good. Please choose in such a way that it is also suitable for embroidery.
4. phoenix please approx. 1/3 of the pocket area, plain background
5. Info coming in...
Thank you for your feedback.
Which colour do you prefer for the material for:
1. The front
2. The backside (which is also part of the flap with the button)
3. The width
Thanks
27 Mar 2020 1:58 pm: Jörg
1. black
2. red. perfect would be a similar color like the phoenix
3. see drawing. the pocket flap should be smaler than the pocket
Thank you for your response.
I understand what you need made.
Unfortunately, our suppliers have not reopened due to the COVID virus. Thus, I am not able to proceed with your request until further notice.
If you're willing to wait until the situation improves I would really appreciate this.
As soon as the suppliers reopen I can start working on your laptop sleeve.
I'll also share the progress of the development of your idea from preparing the fabric, doing the embroidery and stitching it together.
Thank you for your response.
I understand what you need.
Unfortunately, our suppliers have not reopened due to the COVID virus. As soon as the suppliers reopen I can start working on your laptop sleeve.
I'll also share the progress of the development of your idea from preparing the fabric, doing the embroidery and stitching it together. Your patience here would be greatly appreciated.
06 Apr 2020 8:24 am: Joerg
Ok
Ok.
Great! I look forward to realising this for you.
17 Apr 2020 9:08 pm: Jörg
I have added a photo of the mouse.
Dimensions 6.5(width) x 10(length) x 5 (height) cm
Thank you, I have seen it.
Where would you like it placed or would you like a separate cover for it?
20 Apr 2020 8:15 am: Joerg
Hello, a separate bag for the mouse, please.
This is noted. I will include it.
We can start working on your project on Friday.
27 Apr 2020 12:57 pm: Jörg
Great, then we're ready to go!
Great! I will keep you posted on the progress as we start.
Crafting Process
Artisan’s Progress Updates
Hi Jörg,
I hope you're well.
The digitizing of the Phoenix will be ready in about 2 days so that we can embroider it on the fabric, I will share a picture of it when it's done.
12 May 2020 5:20 pm: Jörg
Thanks!
Hello, I have done the embroidery sample for the bag, kindly have a look at the colours and the design and let me know whether you're happy with them.
This was done on a sample fabric for your approval before we do it on the fabric that we will use for the bag itself.
Thank you.
26 May 2020 2:09 pm: Jörg
Hello, that looks very good. That's exactly how the work can be done. Thanks.
Thanks for your response, we are using those colours.
03 Jun 2020 9:39 am: Joerg
All right, here we go.
Hello, sorry for the late response. A lot has been happening during to the lockdown in Kenya. I had to put the request on hold and I deeply apologise. I've finally managed to finish the bag. I've attached a picture and I hope it's within your expectations.
27 Jul 2020 4:02 pm: Jörg
Hi, Lulu,
I hope the situation in Kenya has improved.
The bag looks good. That's what I imagined, thank you very much.
27 Jul 2020 4:02 pm: Jörg
Hi, Lulu,
I hope the situation in Kenya has improved.
The bag looks good. That's what I imagined, thank you very much.
Final Delivery – The Completed Piece in Photos
Customer Photos After Delivery
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON003339E-12993
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
17.79
|
| Cost of labour |
44.47
|
| Cost of packaging |
4
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
2.67
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
68.93
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
6.89
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
6.89
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
10
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
17.62
|
| Total |
110.32
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
