Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this new project. I got this idea to remake the Yves Saint Laurent YSL LE CARRé SATCHEL BAG. Yeah, that fancy one. Sounds like a mouthful, doesn’t it? I thought I’d give it a shot ’cause why not?
Started out by looking up this bag online. I mean, I’ve seen pictures of it before. It’s a classic, right? Found a bunch of websites selling it, some with “free shipping” and “free returns” and all that jazz. Even found it on some online shops that I sometimes buy from. Checked out the official YSL website too, just to see how the original looks. You know, get a feel for it.
Next, I dove into figuring out what makes this bag, well, this bag. You know what I mean? It’s got this simple, boxy look. I gathered all the materials needed – leather, thread, the whole nine yards. Spent a good chunk of time just studying the pictures, figuring out the measurements. Didn’t want to mess this up.
Then came the fun part – cutting the leather. I was sweating bullets, to be honest. But I measured twice, cut once, like they say. Got all the pieces laid out, ready to be stitched together.
- First, I stitched the main body panels.
- Then, I worked on the flap, making sure it lined up perfectly.
- Attached the strap, which was a bit tricky, but I managed.
- Finally, added the hardware – that little YSL logo on the front.
It took a while, a lot of trial and error, and some serious patience. But you know what? It actually turned out pretty good! I mean, it’s not the real deal, of course. That’s made by those fancy designers in France or somewhere. But for a homemade version? Not too shabby.
This whole thing made me realize how much work goes into these designer bags. It’s not just slapping some leather together. There’s a lot of thought and skill involved. And yeah, you’re paying for the name, like people say in the comments – Chanel, Dior, YSL, they all do the same thing. It’s like buying a fancy car – you pay extra for the badge on the hood.
So, yeah, that’s my little adventure with the YSL LE CARRé SATCHEL BAG remake. It was a fun project, learned a lot, and now I have a new bag. It is not perfect but it is mine. Might try another one sometime, maybe a different style. We’ll see.
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