Alright, so I got this idea to try and remake the Yves Saint Laurent YSL LE CARRé SATCHEL BAG. You know, the one with that sleek look, a front flap, and those nicely rounded corners? Yeah, that one. I saw it on the official YSL online store, and I thought, “Hey, I could probably make something like that.”
First off, I gathered all my materials. I needed some good quality leather, a sturdy lining material, and of course, all the hardware like buckles and clasps. I spent a good chunk of time just making sure I had everything right. You can’t just jump into these things, you know?
Then, I started working on the pattern. This was a bit tricky because I wanted it to be as close to the original as possible. I sketched out the design on some paper, cut it out, and then traced it onto the leather. It took a few tries to get the dimensions just right, but I finally got there.
Next up, cutting the leather. This part needed a steady hand and a sharp knife. I carefully cut along the lines I’d traced, making sure each piece was perfect. There’s something really satisfying about working with leather, it’s like, you mess up and that’s it, you know? No second chances.
After cutting, I started assembling the pieces. I sewed the leather pieces together, adding the lining as I went. This was probably the most time-consuming part. I had to make sure each stitch was even and strong. I’m not a pro at sewing, but I think I did a pretty decent job. The bag started taking shape, and I got to say, it looked pretty darn good.
Once the body of the bag was done, I attached the hardware. This involved a bit of hammering and a lot of careful measuring. I added the front flap, the buckles, and the strap. Each piece had to be placed just right so the bag would function properly.
The Final Touches
- Checked all the seams to make sure they were secure.
- Cleaned up any loose threads or rough edges.
- Conditioned the leather to give it a nice finish.
And there you have it. My homemade version of the YSL LE CARRé SATCHEL BAG. It’s not perfect, but I’m pretty proud of how it turned out. It was a fun project, and I learned a lot along the way. Plus, now I have a stylish new bag that I made with my own two hands. Pretty cool, right?
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