Okay, so, I saw this Yves Saint Laurent YSL LE CARRÉ SATCHEL BAG at their official flagship store, and I just had to have it. But, you know, the price tag was a bit too much for my wallet. So, I thought, why not try to make one myself? Yeah, I’m kinda into DIY stuff.
First, I started by looking up everything I could about this bag. I went to the YSL online store, checked out a bunch of pictures of the BLACK LE CARRÉ satchel in BOX SAINT LAURENT. It looked really classy, and I figured it was made of some high-quality leather. It’s one of those classic designs that never go out of style, you know?
Then, I started gathering materials. I found some really nice black leather that felt sturdy and looked like it could last a long time. I also got some metal hardware – a buckle and some rings – that looked pretty similar to the ones on the real bag. It wasn’t cheap, but still way less than the original, for sure.
The next step was the actual making of the bag. I used some old patterns I had lying around and modified them to match the shape and size of the LE CARRÉ. Cutting the leather was a bit tricky, had to be really precise. After cutting, I started stitching the pieces together. Let me tell you, hand-stitching leather is no joke! It took forever, but it was kinda therapeutic, too.
- Cut the leather into the correct shapes and sizes.
- Stitched the main body of the bag.
- Attached the flap and the strap.
- Added the metal buckle and rings.
The hardest part was probably attaching the flap and the strap. I wanted to make sure they were secure and aligned just right. After what felt like a million hours, I finally finished stitching everything together. Then came the moment of truth – adding the hardware. I carefully attached the buckle to the flap and the rings to the strap.
And there it was, my very own handmade version of the YSL LE CARRÉ SATCHEL BAG. It wasn’t exactly like the one in the store, of course, but it had that same classic vibe. It’s not the most practical bag for carrying a ton of stuff, but it’s definitely stylish. I felt pretty proud of myself for pulling it off.
Final Touches
After using it for a few days, I realized it needed a few personal touches. So, I added a small pocket inside for my phone and keys. It made it a bit more functional for everyday use. And you know what? I’ve been getting a lot of compliments on it. People can’t believe I made it myself!
So, yeah, that’s my story of remaking the YSL LE CARRÉ SATCHEL BAG. It was a fun project, and I ended up with a unique bag that I love. Plus, I saved a ton of money, which is always a good thing. If you’re into DIY and have some time on your hands, I’d say give it a try. It’s a great feeling to create something with your own hands.
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