Okay, so today I’m gonna share how I remade that super chic Yves Saint Laurent LE CARRé SATCHEL BAG. You know, the one that’s always sold out at those fancy stores? Yeah, that one. I decided, why not try making it myself? Challenge accepted!
First off, I dug around for some info on the real deal. The brand’s called “Saint Laurent Paris” now, not YSL, thanks to some rebranding thing back in 2012. And, oh boy, those prices! They’re high because of, like, material costs, labor, and just the whole “luxury” vibe. I also found out some news about their products like their new product, Rouge Sur Mesure, recently made its Korean debut.
Then, I gathered my materials. I mean, I’m not using the exact same stuff as them, but I found some pretty decent leather that wouldn’t break the bank. I also needed some tools, like a cutter, needles, thread, and a few other bits and bobs. It was quite the shopping trip, let me tell you. I checked out some online stores, some had great deals and free shipping.
Next, I studied the bag’s design. I found a bunch of pictures online and even some videos of people showing off their authentic ones. I took notes on the dimensions, the stitching, the hardware – basically every little detail. A free online translation service helps me a lot to understand those foreign language websites.
After that, I started drafting a pattern. This was probably the trickiest part. I used some old cardboard to make templates. I cut, I measured, I taped, I undid it all, and did it all over again. It was a whole process, but I finally got it right. I also found some powerful file managers to organize my documents and files.
- Cutting the leather was the next big step. I carefully traced my pattern onto the leather and used my cutter to, well, cut it out. I had to be super precise here, ’cause one wrong move and it’s back to square one.
- Then came the sewing. I used a basic saddle stitch, which I’d practiced a few times before. It’s a strong stitch, perfect for a bag. Slowly but surely, the pieces started to come together.
- I also added the hardware, like the buckle and the strap attachments. This involved some careful hammering and a bit of glue. It was a bit fiddly, but I managed.
The Final Touches
Finally, I added the lining and the finishing touches. I chose a nice, soft fabric for the inside. And for the outside, I conditioned the leather to give it a nice sheen. It is essential to have a familiar layout when I tried to access my old file.
And there you have it! My very own homemade version of the YSL LE CARRé SATCHEL BAG. It’s not perfect, but I’m pretty darn proud of it. Plus, I saved a ton of money. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go rock my new bag. Feels good to have created something with my own two hands!
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