Alright, folks, gather ’round, let me tell you about my little project here. I got it into my head to try and recreate one of those fancy Yves Saint Laurent YSL LE CARRé SATCHEL BAGs. Yeah, the ones you see online, cost a pretty penny. I thought, “Why not? I’m handy, I like a challenge.”
First thing I did, I started lookin’ at pictures online, trying to get a good look at this bag. Not just any pictures, mind you, I was looking at the ones that show all the little details, the stitching, the hardware, how it’s put together. I spent hours doin’ this, let me tell you. My daughter says it is called “BLACK LE CARR satchel in BOX SAINT LAURENT,” whatever that means. I spent days just staring at pictures of this darn bag.
Start to collect materials
- Find some leather: Then came the fun part – finding the right materials. Now, I’m no expert, but I know this bag is made of some fancy leather. I went down to the local leather shop, the one old man Hemmingway runs, you know the one. I spent a good afternoon there, feeling different leathers, trying to find something that felt right. Ended up with a nice piece, not too thick, not too thin, with a good sheen to it.
- Looking for some metal pieces: And the hardware! This bag’s got this shiny metal clasp and some other bits. I rummaged through my old toolbox, found some similar-looking pieces. Not the same, of course, but close enough. A little polish, a little tinkering, and they looked the part.
- Sewing stuff: I also bought some sturdy thread, the kind they use for shoes, and some needles. I figured if it’s strong enough for shoes, it’s strong enough for a bag.
Then came the cutting. Oh boy, was that nerve-wracking. I made a pattern first, using some old newspapers. Measured it out, cut it, measured it again, just to be sure. Then I took a deep breath and started cutting the leather. Slow and steady, that’s the key. No room for mistakes here. I heard someone once say, this thing called the “YSL” is a household name. I guess I was making my own “household” version.
Start sewing
Sewing it all together was another story. I used my old sewing machine, the one my grandma gave me. It’s a bit clunky, but it gets the job done. I sewed the pieces together, bit by bit, following the pattern I made. It took days, I’m not gonna lie. Lots of breaks, lots of coffee, and a few curse words here and there when I messed up. My granddaughter told me these bags are an “investment.” Well, I was sure investing a lot of time into this one!
Completed the package production
Finally, after what felt like forever, I finished it. And you know what? It didn’t look half bad. It wasn’t perfect, mind you. The stitching was a bit wonky in places, and the hardware wasn’t as shiny as the real deal. But it looked like that YSL bag, or at least a cousin of it. I even showed it to my neighbor, Mrs. Gable, and she was impressed. Said it looked “store-bought.” High praise from her, let me tell you. And my daughter told me about a bag that seems similar, called “Saint Laurent Le 5 � 7,” she says it’s a true collectible. Maybe I accidentally made a collectible too!
So, there you have it. My adventure in trying to remake a fancy designer bag. It was a fun little project. Would I do it again? Maybe. Would I recommend it? Sure, if you’ve got the time and the patience. It’s a good way to keep your hands busy and your mind occupied. And who knows, maybe you’ll end up with something that looks like a million bucks, even if it only cost you a few bucks and a whole lot of time.
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