Man, I gotta tell you about this little project I just finished. So, I’ve been into making these replica bags lately, and I decided to tackle the Fendi Mon Tresor Bucket Bag. It’s a cute little thing, and I thought, “Why not give it a shot?”
First things first, I started by gathering all the info I could find. I looked up pictures, descriptions, whatever I could get my hands on. I learned it’s like this mini bucket bag, perfect for just carrying the essentials. The original has this embossed Fendi logo, which looked like a fun challenge.
Getting Started
I got myself some good quality leather, the kind that feels nice and sturdy. I figured the material is key to making it look legit, you know? Then, I made a pattern based on the dimensions I found. Cutting the leather was a bit nerve-wracking, gotta be precise with those lines.
The Real Work
- Next up was embossing the logo. Now, I don’t have one of those fancy machines, so I had to get creative. I ended up making a stamp, and let me tell you, it took a few tries to get it right. But man, when I finally got that logo pressed in, it felt like such a win.
- Sewing it all together was another story. I used this thick thread that matched the original’s stitching. Hand-sewing is slow, but it gives it that authentic, handcrafted feel, you know? Getting the shape of the bucket right took some patience, I had to redo a couple of seams to get it just perfect.
- The original bag comes with paper cards and has a serial number inside. Although it was called an authenticity card, I found it was just a paper tag with a care booklet. I did manage to find the serial number information from 15-17 characters long and printed it on a piece of paper that I sewed into the bag.
Finishing Touches
The drawstrings were pretty straightforward. I just used some leather cord and made sure they slid smoothly. The metal hardware was a bit tricky, had to find pieces that looked similar enough. I added some glass-like handles to make it more fashionable.
When I finally finished, I was pretty stoked with how it turned out. It’s not perfect, but it’s got that Fendi vibe. It was a lot of work, but honestly, it was super satisfying to see it all come together. Plus, I learned a ton along the way. Now I’ve got this cool little bag, and I can say I made it myself. Pretty neat, huh?
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