Okay, so I saw this Fendi Mon Tresor Mini bag, you know, like them fancy folks carry. I don’t know much about these fancy things, but this one caught my eye. I mean, it’s a bucket bag, but it’s all, like, see-through and stuff. I decided to make my own version, ‘cause why not, right?
First, I had to figure out what this thing was even made of. It’s like a mix of this black mesh stuff and some leather. I went to a couple of fabric stores, looked around for something similar. It wasn’t easy, but I finally found some black mesh that looked pretty close.
- Went to a fabric store
- Looked around for black mesh
- Found something similar
Then came the leather part. Now, I’m not using real leather because that’s a bit out of my budget. But I found this white faux leather that looked pretty decent. I got a yard of each – the mesh and the faux leather. I figured that would be enough. I also picked up some gold-colored rings and clips ’cause the real one has these shiny gold things on it, and I wanted mine to have that detail too.
Next, I had to figure out the shape. It’s a bucket, so it’s round at the bottom, right? I took some measurements of a bucket I had at home, just to get an idea. Then I sketched out a rough pattern on some paper. It was a lot of trial and error, cutting and folding, until I got something that looked about right.
Once I had the pattern, I started cutting the mesh and the faux leather. I cut a circular piece for the bottom and long strips for the sides. I also cut out some strips of the faux leather to make the trim, just like the real bag. Sewing it all together was a bit tricky, especially the mesh. It kept snagging. But I got it done, slow and steady. I used a regular sewing machine, nothing fancy.
- Figured out the shape and size
- Sketched a pattern
- Cut the mesh and faux leather
- Sewed it together
Almost Done!
The final touch was adding those gold-finish metalware. I used the rings and clips I bought to make the drawstrings and the shoulder strap attachments. It was a bit fiddly, but I managed to attach them to the bag. And there you have it – my very own Fendi-inspired Mon Tresor Mini bag! It’s not perfect, but I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.
It’s not exactly like the real thing, but hey, it’s got that same vibe, you know? And it cost me way less than $1, that’s for sure! I took it out the other day, and I got a few compliments. Not bad for a DIY project, right? This whole thing took me a couple of days, working on and off. Definitely a fun little project, and I learned a lot about sewing and stuff. Maybe I’ll try making another fancy bag next time. Who knows?
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