Okay, so the other day, I had this wild idea to recreate the Yves Saint Laurent YSL JUNE BOX BAG. You know, the one that’s been making the rounds? Yeah, that one. It all started when I saw it online and thought, “Hey, I could probably make that.”
So, I gathered all my crafting stuff – some old leather pieces, a few buckles I had lying around, and some sturdy thread. I ain’t no professional, but I’m pretty handy with a needle and thread. I started by sketching out the design, trying to copy the look of the YSL JUNE BOX BAG as best as I could. It kinda looked like my grandma’s old sewing box, to be honest.
Then, I cut out the leather pieces according to my sketch. This part was a bit tricky because I wanted it to be just right, you know? After cutting, I started sewing the pieces together. Took me a good few hours, and a couple of breaks, but I was determined to get it done. I remember watching some folks make bags online, and they made it look so easy. Well, it ain’t as easy as it looks, let me tell you!
The hardest part was getting the boxy shape right. This bag ain’t like those soft, floppy ones. It’s structured, like a little treasure chest. I used some cardboard to stiffen the sides, and it worked pretty well. After a lot of trial and error, and maybe a few curse words here and there, I finally got the shape I wanted.
Next, I added the buckles and the strap. This was the fun part because it really started to look like a proper bag. I even managed to find a YSL-like logo online, printed it out, and stuck it on. Not the real deal, of course, but it added a nice touch.
Finished the whole thing in about a week, working on it whenever I had some free time. It wasn’t perfect, not like the ones they sell in those fancy stores, but I was pretty proud of it. It’s sturdy, looks decent, and it holds all my stuff. Plus, it was way cheaper than buying a real one or even a good quality remake.
Here’s a little breakdown of what I did:
- Sketched the design based on pictures of the YSL JUNE BOX BAG.
- Cut the leather pieces according to the sketch.
- Sewed the pieces together, using cardboard to stiffen the sides.
- Attached the buckles and strap.
- Added a printed YSL-like logo for a finishing touch.
So yeah, that’s how I ended up making my own version of the YSL JUNE BOX BAG. It was a fun little project, and I learned a lot along the way. Maybe next time, I’ll try making a different style. Who knows?
A Few Takeaways
- Making a bag from scratch is tougher than it looks.
- It’s a rewarding experience to create something with your own hands.
- You can save a lot of money by DIY-ing instead of buying.
And that’s all about my experience. It is a tough work to do.
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