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custom made ideas made from fabric

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Fabric is one of the base materials to realize custom made ideas. With fabric or leather you get beautiful items like bag, clothes, wallets, curtains. All unique items. No matter if you are looking for a curtains that fits to your window, a dress to express your style or just something to make your life more practical. Simply ask for your individual unique piece according to your ideas. You don’t have to be a designer, it’s enough to bring in your ideas. Our tailor and designers will do the rest. You work together on your project. Within the production process you will get questions about color, size, materials etc.. We manufacture everything as an individual unique piece. We deliver worldwide. There is no limit to the products we can manufacture. Think of everything that can be done by high-quality craftsmanship.

Your custom-made item will be realized in Africa and delivered worldwide. The entire process is transparent. Fairtrade 2.0, we’d say. You will get all information and direct contact to your tailor in Ghana, Kenya or Rwanda.

custom made fabric backpack with an extra compartment

Custom made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Similar products: bag, bagpack, fabric

Request quote The idea from Michael from Frankfurt: Hello, my niece would like to have a fabric backpack with an extra compartment like the one in the picture, but without the handles on top and in colorful. Dimensions approx. 40*30*15cm. Best wishes from Frankfurt, Micha The result The story of the custom made fabric backpack …

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Two custom made face mask plus a matching headscarf

Custom made by Joan Ongige
Similar products: fabric, face masks

Request quote The idea from Susanne from Hamburg: I would like to have 2 custom made face mask. Style: feminin; The fabric should Kente. I want that for every mask I buy one mask is given for free to somebody in Kenya in need, Please add a matching headscarf to my order. The result The …

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custom made feminin field bag made from fabric

Custom made by Claudia Kimani
Similar products: bag, fabric

Request quote The idea from Claudiah Wanjiru from Nairobi: I would like to have a feminin Field bag made from fabric in standard size The result The story of the custom made feminin field bag made from fabric: Negotiation phase Production phase The final custom made feminin field bag made from fabric: Costs to realize …

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100 custom made face masks with logo “That Girl”

Custom made by Magreth John
Similar products: fabric, face masks

Request quote The idea from Sandro from Steinhausen: I would like 100 face masks designed and produced exclusively by Kenian women for the world premiere of Cornelia Gantner’s documentary “That Girl” (http://www.thatgirl.ch) which follows the inspirational quest of young Zambian Gladys to lead a self-determined life They should be printed with the words Roar Girl, …

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Two custom made favourite wax print dresses

Custom made by Joan Ongige
Similar products: dress, fabric, fashion

Request quote The idea from Amely from Erlangen: My favourite wax print dress. With pockets in the skirt part, button facing on the lapel and drawstring in the waist. Here is a picture of the fabric – Speedbird green and blue https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/847022027/afrikanische-grune-speedbird-ankara?ref=user_profile The result The story of the Two custom made favourite wax print dresses: …

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Custom made wallet

Custom made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Similar products: fabric, leather, wallet

Request quote The idea from Adriana from Langenhagen: Hello, I would like to have a wallet that ideally meets the following requirements: – Colour: I like black, grey, bordeaux and blue. It depends on the exact colour combination, but mostly I don't like colourful and shrill things. – Patterns are not mandatory. In this respect …

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Custom made blue laptop bag for a 15.6″ laptop

Custom made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Similar products: bag, fabric, leather

Request quote The idea from Margit from Tattendorf: I would like a laptop bag for a 15.6" laptop, blue, in a style similar to that of Isabell Wambui leather, mixed with patterned fabric. It should have 2 handles with approx. 28 cm to carry it on the shoulder. In the front 1 small zipper pocket …

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custom made cover for my calendar

Custom made by Fatma Bashir
Similar products: bag, fabric, leather, wallet

Request quote The idea from Hannelore from Berlin: I would like to have a cover for my calendar in the dimensions (closed) 25 cm by 16 cm. Open: 33.5 cm by 16 cm. The calendar has a back height of about 1.5 cm. The cover should be stable enough to carry itself. The calendar should …

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Custom made curtains with African Wax Prints

Custom made by Hannah Njenga
Similar products: curtain, fabric, interior

Request quote The idea from Vanessa from Bern: Dear Urban Change Lab, I am looking for curtains with African Wax Prints (for two rooms). (Light) Green and purple should be an essential color for the one room, and purple and orange for the other. The green/purple one should be 240cm long and 110 cm wide, …

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custom made spring outfit for my sofa cushions

Custom made by Hannah Njenga
Similar products: fabric

Request quote The idea from Elisabeth from Jagsthausen: Good morning! I want a spring outfit for my sofa cushions. For this I would like to have 4 square cushion covers and 2 rectangular ones. I'd like the zippered covers. We can do that. Best regards Elisabeth Pfennig, Jagsthausen in sunny southern Germany. The result The …

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Small mountain gorilla stuffed animal

Custom made by Jeremy Nsabiyumva
Similar products: fabric, stuffed animal

Request quote The idea from Kathrin from Kronberg: I would like to have a small mountain gorilla stuffed animal with something typical for Rwanda … maybe a coffee bean in his hand or wearing Rwandan colours? The result The story of the Small mountain gorilla stuffed animal: Negotiation phase Production phase The final Small mountain …

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custom made playmat made with different patches of Kitenge

Custom made by Brigid Momanyi
Similar products: fabric, kids

Request quote The idea from Christina from Berlin-Mitte: I would like to order a playmat in the form of a quilt made with different patches of kitenge material. It should be padded well enough for a baby to be able to lay on it and play on it on the floor without it being uncomfortable. …

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two waist bag made in kitenge

Custom made by Sandra Ingabire
Similar products: bag, fabric

Request quote The idea from Kanimba from Kigali : I would like to request two waist bag made in kitenge. I heard Urban Change Lab from a friend who recommended it. I would be happy if the bag is made by Rwandan artisans. The result The story of the two waist bag made in kitenge: …

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African print themed Cushion covers

Example Idea by Wanjiru Kimeria
Similar products: fabric

This project has been realized by myself, Wanjiru Kimeria, in Kenya. Material: Cotton material with assorted African themed pieces No.: 10520 Most cushion/pillows covers can be plain or multi coloured. My cushion/pillow covers are plain background material decorated with assorted African print material. I make 3 pieces per set of different sizes from 15 inches …

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Custom made wax print bomber jacket

Custom made by Nyambura Irungu
Similar products: fabric, fashion, jacket

Request quote The idea from Kartini from Berlin: Hello Urban Change Lab, I really like the wax print bomber jacket that I saw on your website. I would like the same for myself, also made by Nyambura Irungu. I can send you my measurements in another message. Could you please send me a few options …

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African shirt

Example Idea by George Abira
Similar products: fabric

This project has been realized by myself, George Abira, in Kenya. African Shirt made from plain material and a bit of kitenge…… Designs vary depending on the taste of the client….. I customise them depending on the occasion and theme of the events of any…..for a shirt…. The measurements required… Shoulder, neck round, length, chest, …

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African print bomber jacket

Custom made by Nyambura Irungu
Similar products: fabric, fashion

Request quote The idea from Jesse from Nairobi: Hello Urban Change Lab. I want an African print bomber jacket . Let the material lining not be too heavy. Kindly share a variety of material options that you have. I'd like for this idea to be realized by Nyambura Irungu. My measurements are: Neck: 17 Shoulders: …

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Ankara Dress

Example Idea by Prisca Noela Waiganjo
Similar products: dress, fabric, fashion

This project has been realized by myself, Noel Waiganjo, in Kenya. Material: Ankara fabric No.: 9367 Red carpet Ankara dress Request quote Do you want something similar? Do you want your own idea realized? Request quote

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Bedspread for a bed with the dimensions: B= 2,00m / L=2,40 m

Custom made by Melissa Aluoch Adoyo
Similar products: fabric, interior

Request quote The idea from Klaus from Berlin: We are looking for a bedspread for a bed with the following dimensions: B= 2,00m / L=2,40 m The result The story of the Bedspread for a bed with the dimensions: B= 2,00m / L=2,40 m: Negotiation phase Production phase The final Bedspread for a bed with …

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Handmade journal

Example Idea by Ephraim Agesa
Similar products: fabric

This project has been realized by myself, Ephraim Agesa, in . Handmade journal A5 size: (215*160*20)mm , weight : ‹ 0.2KGS ‹ , material: fabric which varies depending on clients needs Material: fabric, paper Do you want something similar? Do you want your own idea realized? Request your estimate

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Appliqued Flannel sheet

Example Idea by Lulu Oniang'o
Similar products: fabric, kids

This project has been realized by myself, Lulu Oniang’o, in Kenya. Appliqued flannel sheet with Kitenge border Material: Kitenge Fabric Do you want something similar? Do you want your own idea realized? Request your estimate

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Aleeza Kanga Blankie

Example Idea by Lulu Oniang'o
Similar products: fabric, kids

This project has been realized by myself, Lulu Oniang’o, in Kenya. Kanga + Fleece blankie with customized name Material: cotton Do you want something similar? Do you want your own idea realized? Request your estimate

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Cocktail Dress

Example Idea by Nyambura Irungu
Similar products: cocktail dress, evening wear, fabric, fashion

This project has been realized by myself, Nyambura Irungu, in Kenya. German size 34 Material: fabric Do you want something similar? Do you want your own idea realized? Request your estimate

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Dungaree Skirt

Example Idea by Nyambura Irungu
Similar products: fabric, fashion

This project has been realized by myself, Nyambura Irungu, in Kenya. German size 36 Material: cotton Do you want something similar? Do you want your own idea realized? Request your estimate

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