So, the other day I was messing around online, you know, just killing time. And I stumbled upon this thing – a bag. Yeah, a handbag. But not just any old bag, this one’s got a fancy name: Yves Saint Laurent YSL JUNE BOX BAG. Sounds like a mouthful, right?
First off, I thought, “Why not try to remake one myself?” I mean, I’m pretty handy. I’ve fixed up more busted chairs and wobbly tables than I can count. So, I started digging around. Found out this YSL, or Saint Laurent, whatever you wanna call it, is supposed to be some kind of classic style but with a new twist. They say it’s a remake, taking something old and making it new again. Kinda like when I take an old, worn-out quilt and patch it up with some fresh fabric.
Then I started gathering my stuff. Got some leather scraps from that old couch I reupholstered last year. Found some shiny metal bits – think they were from an old belt buckle or something. And my sewing kit, of course. Can’t do much without that.
I spent a good few hours cutting and stitching. My fingers got a bit sore, I won’t lie. It is not easy trying to copy those fancy patterns, especially that diamond-quilted stuff. That was a real pain. They call it “diamond-quilted topstitching,” which sounds way more complicated than it needs to be, if you ask me. Plus, getting that “CASSANDRE” thing right – that’s like a logo or something – took some doing.
- Cutting the leather: This was tricky. Had to make sure all the pieces were the right size and shape.
- Sewing the pieces together: This took forever. My old sewing machine was definitely not happy with me.
- Adding the metal bits: This was the fun part. Made the bag look kinda fancy, I guess.
- Trying to copy the logo: Okay, this was a nightmare. It’s so tiny and detailed. I tried my best, but it’s definitely not perfect.
By the time I was done, it was late, and I was beat. But you know what? The bag didn’t look half bad. It’s not exactly like the real YSL JUNE BOX BAG, but it’s got that same kind of boxy shape. And the leather, it’s real nice and soft. Even managed to make it a little bit “bulbous”. I think that is the word they used online. I guess it means round or something.
Was it worth it?
Honestly, I don’t know. It was a fun project, and I learned a thing or two. But it is just a bag, right? Maybe I should stick to fixing furniture. That is something I am good at. But who knows, maybe I will try to remake another fancy bag someday. This YSL or Saint Laurent, they seem to make a lot of new stuff, so maybe I will find something else that catches my eye. But for now, I am happy with my little homemade JUNE BOX. It is not perfect, but it is mine. I heard that all Saint Laurent bags will have a serial number. The old bags might not have a number. But this new ones like this YSL JUNE BOX BAG. I think I should add one number to my bag.
Oh, and one more thing I found out. Apparently, YSL and Saint Laurent are the same thing. Who knew? They changed the name a while back, some guy named Hedi did it. Sounds like a character from a movie, if you ask me. Anyway, just thought I would share that little tidbit with ya.
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