So, I got this idea in my head to remake that fancy Yves Saint Laurent LE CARRé SATCHEL BAG. Yeah, the one that sounds like a mouthful. First off, I got to figuring out what this “LE CARRé SATCHEL” really is. Turns out, it’s just a square-shaped purse. A fancy one, sure, but still just a purse.
I started by looking at a bunch of pictures of the real deal. This YSL bag, it’s a classic, they say. They make ’em in all sorts of colors, too. Black, brown, you name it. But the one I’m trying to copy is usually just one plain color. I picked a nice, dark brown leather ‘cause that’s what I had lying around.
Next, I sketched out the design. It’s not too big, not too small, just the right size to fit your wallet, phone, and a few other things. I measured out the leather and started cutting. Now, this part took a while. You gotta be real careful, or you’ll mess up the whole thing.
Here’s what I did, step by step:
- Gathered my tools: Leather, scissors, a ruler, some thread, and a needle. Oh, and a good, strong zipper.
- Cut the leather: Two big squares for the front and back, and some smaller pieces for the sides and bottom.
- Sewed the sides and bottom: This was tricky. I had to make sure everything lined up just right, so the bag wouldn’t be wonky.
- Added the zipper: Sewing a zipper is a pain, I tell ya. But it’s gotta be done if you want your stuff to stay put.
- Made the strap: I used a long, thin piece of leather for the strap. Sewed it onto the sides of the bag. I made sure it’s strong. You do not want that breaking off on you.
- Added some finishing touches: I put a little pocket on the inside for small things. And I found a fancy-looking buckle to put on the front flap. Makes it look more like the real YSL bag, you know?
After a few days of work, I finally finished it. It wasn’t perfect, mind you. There were a few wonky stitches here and there. But you know what? It looked pretty darn good! It’s got that same square shape as the YSL LE CARRé SATCHEL, and it’s made of real leather. Plus, it didn’t cost me an arm and a leg like the real one would have. That’s a purse that’s gonna last you a long time. It felt good to make something with my own two hands. It’s not just a purse, it’s a project I’m proud of.
My Takeaway
This whole thing taught me that you don’t need a ton of money to have nice things. Sometimes, you just need a little bit of time and effort. And who knows, maybe I’ll start making more bags. It’s kind of fun, actually.
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