Okay, so, I’ve been eyeing this Yves Saint Laurent LE CARRé SATCHEL BAG for a while now. It’s classic, it’s chic, and it just screams “I have my life together” – even if I don’t, haha. But, you know, the price tag is a little…ouch. So I thought, why not try to make my own? Yeah, I’m probably crazy, but let’s do this!
First things first, I gathered all my materials. I managed to find some really nice leather that was on sale – score! I mean, it looks pretty good, and feels kinda soft. I also needed some sturdy hardware, like buckles and clasps. I scoured some online stores and local shops and found what I needed. Not exactly the same as the real YSL stuff, but hey, it’s close enough.
- Leather – got a good deal on a nice, supple piece.
- Lining fabric – went with a smooth, silky material.
- Hardware – buckles, clasps, and rings. Found some decent ones online.
- Thread – heavy-duty stuff, gotta make sure this thing holds together.
- Tools – leather needles, cutting mat, rotary cutter, etc.
Next, I had to figure out the pattern. This was probably the hardest part. I studied pictures of the bag online, like, really studied them. I sketched out the different pieces and made some rough measurements. It took a few tries, and a lot of paper, but I finally got a pattern that I thought would work.
Then came the cutting. I carefully traced my pattern onto the leather and started cutting. This part was kinda scary, ngl. One wrong cut and you could ruin the whole piece! But I took my time and double-checked everything before cutting. And it paid off! I had all my leather pieces cut out and ready to go.
Now for the sewing. This was definitely a learning experience. I broke a few needles, and my fingers were pretty sore, but I pushed through. I mean, I had to. Sewing leather is tough, but I managed it. I carefully stitched all the pieces together, following the lines I had marked. It was a slow process, but it was so satisfying to see the bag starting to take shape.
Finally, I added the hardware. This was the finishing touch. I attached the buckles and clasps, and voila! My very own, handmade, YSL-inspired bag. It has a YSL logo, you know. Although, it is a little bit different from the real one. And I saw someone mentioned that “YSL and Saint Laurent both have their own logo variations”, so it makes sense to me.
It’s not perfect, obviously. There are a few wonky stitches here and there, and it’s definitely not the same quality as the real thing. But you know what? I made it! And I’m pretty darn proud of myself. Plus, I saved a ton of money. I mean, I found out that “Bestelle Beauty Produkte von Yves Saint Laurent und sichere dir 15% Rabatt. Sale: Spare 15% mit Gutscheincode ‘BEAUTY15’ ab einem Bestellwert von 49.” from an online shop, but, I still think it’s expensive. And it was a really fun project. So, if you’re feeling crafty and you’re on a budget, I say go for it! You might surprise yourself with what you can create.
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