Okay, so, I wanted to make this YSL LE CARRé SATCHEL BAG that I saw on their official store. I just thought it was super classy, you know? And it looked like something I could actually pull off myself with a little bit of elbow grease.
First things first, I needed to get a good look at this bag. I spent hours just looking at every picture of it I could find online. The official store had a bunch of good ones, showing it from all angles. I even found some people posting about it, showing off their own bags, which was helpful. I noticed it comes in different colors, but I decided to go for the classic black. Looks sharp, and I figured it would be the easiest to recreate.
Next up, materials. Now, I’m no expert, but this bag looked like it was made out of some kind of really nice leather. It had this smooth, almost shiny look to it. I went down to my local fabric store and started looking around. I found this really nice, thick, black leather that seemed like it would do the trick. It was a bit pricey, but I figured it was worth it to get that authentic look and feel.
Now for the fun part – actually making the bag. I’m pretty handy with a sewing machine, but this was definitely a challenge. I started by sketching out the design, using the pictures as a reference. I made sure to get all the measurements right, because I wanted it to be the same size as the real deal. Then I cut out the leather pieces, carefully following my sketches.
- The main body of the bag was pretty straightforward, just a few big rectangles.
- But then there were all these little details, like the flap closure and the strap, that took some extra time and effort.
- The stitching was the real test. I wanted it to look clean and professional, just like the real YSL bag. I practiced a few times on some scrap leather to get the hang of it. Slow and steady was the key here.
Putting it all together was like solving a puzzle. I started with the main body, stitching the sides and bottom together. Then I added the flap, which was a bit tricky because I had to make sure it lined up perfectly with the front of the bag. The strap was the last piece, and I made sure to double-stitch it for extra strength.
Final Touches
The last thing was the hardware. The real bag has this shiny, gold-colored clasp and accents. I managed to find some similar-looking hardware at a craft store. Attaching it was a bit of a pain, but I managed to get it done with some pliers and a lot of patience.
And there you have it! My very own, homemade YSL LE CARRé SATCHEL BAG. It’s not perfect, of course, but I’m pretty darn proud of it. It looks surprisingly close to the real thing, and it feels amazing to carry around. It definitely took some time and effort, but it was totally worth it. Now I have a classy, stylish bag that I made with my own two hands. And I saved some money too – the real deal is crazy expensive!
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