Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this idea of remaking a YSL College bag, you know, the one they sell at the official flagship store. It’s a pretty famous bag, and honestly, it’s way out of my price range, but I thought, why not try to make something similar myself?
First off, I had to really look at this bag. I mean, really look at it. I spent hours looking at pictures online, just trying to figure out all the details. It’s got this classic look, you know, with the fancy leather and that big YSL logo. It’s not just a plain old bag, it’s got all these little things that make it special.
Then I started thinking about the materials. Obviously, I couldn’t get the exact same leather they use, that stuff is probably super expensive and hard to find. So I went to some local stores and just felt a bunch of different leathers. I was looking for something that felt kinda similar, you know, soft but strong. And the color, that was important too. I wanted something that looked like the real thing, but not too flashy.
Next came the actual making part. Now, I’m not a professional or anything, but I’ve done some sewing before. I started by making a pattern, which was a whole thing in itself. I drew out all the pieces on some paper, trying to get the sizes and shapes right. It took a lot of trial and error, let me tell you. I cut out a few test pieces from some scrap fabric I had lying around just to make sure it was going to work.
- Cutting the leather: This was the scariest part. Once you cut it, there’s no going back. I used a really sharp knife and went slow, trying to be as precise as possible.
- Sewing it together: This took forever. I used my old sewing machine, and it was a bit of a struggle, to be honest. The leather was pretty thick, and the machine was having some trouble. But I just kept at it, one seam at a time.
- The logo: This was the trickiest part. I ended up finding a metal piece that looked kinda like the YSL logo and attaching it to the bag. It’s not perfect, but it gives it that YSL vibe. It took me some time to think about how to make the logo.
It took me a few weeks, working on it here and there in my spare time, but finally, I had something that looked like a bag! It’s not an exact copy, of course, but it’s got that same general feel. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but I’m pretty proud of it.
The Finished Product
In the end, I learned a lot about bag making and how much work goes into these luxury items. It made me appreciate the real YSL College bag even more. I know mine isn’t the same, but it’s special to me because I made it. It’s a reminder that sometimes you can create something cool even if you don’t have a ton of money or special skills. You just need a little patience and a lot of determination. Also I have been known that YSL is a French luxury fashion house founded in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner. Now I know more about the history of this brand.
Would I do it again? Maybe. It was a lot of work, but it was also a lot of fun. Plus, now I have a pretty cool bag that I can say I made myself. And who knows, maybe I’ll try remaking another one someday, you know just to see how much better I get.