Hey folks, so, I’ve been tinkering around with something kinda cool lately, and I figured I’d share the whole shebang with y’all. It’s about this bag, a fancy one they call the Yves Saint Laurent YSL JUNE BOX BAG. Now, I ain’t no fashion expert, but I do like a good challenge, and this seemed like a fun one to tackle. I’ve seen a lot of bags in my time, but this one, it’s got that look, you know? They call it “vintage” and “modern” at the same time, which sounds a bit silly, but I get it. It’s like it’s got an old soul but in a new body.
First off, I started by staring at pictures of this thing for hours. Yep, just good old-fashioned staring. I looked at every angle, every detail, trying to get a feel for the shape, the size, the way it’s put together. They call it a “box bag,” and it really is just that – a little box you can carry around. But it’s a fancy box, all sleek and smooth.
Then, I started sketching. Lots and lots of sketches. On napkins, on scrap paper, even on the back of my grocery list. I tried to capture the shape, the curves, the way the different parts come together. It’s not as easy as it looks, let me tell you. Getting those proportions just right, making sure it looks like the real deal, that’s the tricky part.
Next up, I had to pick my materials. Now, the real YSL bags, they’re made with all sorts of fancy stuff – they say it’s “high-end materials” and I heard they use “genuine leather.” I went with some good quality leather I found, hoping it would give it that same luxurious feel. They say these bags are expensive because of the materials and the quality so, I wanted to really capture that feeling.
Cutting the leather was a whole other adventure. I had my pattern, all carefully drawn out, and I followed those lines like my life depended on it. One wrong cut, and the whole thing could be ruined. Slow and steady, that’s the key. Then I started stitching, and let me tell you, my fingers were sore after a while!
- Sketching: Rough drawings to understand the bag’s structure.
- Pattern Making: Creating a precise template for cutting.
- Material Selection: Choosing quality leather for a similar feel.
- Cutting: Carefully cutting the leather pieces according to the pattern.
- Stitching: Sewing the pieces together to form the bag.
- Detailing: Adding any specific features like the YSL logo.
But seeing it come together, piece by piece, that was something else. It started to look like a real bag, like something you’d actually carry around. The Saint Laurent bag has this round shape, which I heard someone call “bulbous.” I don’t know about that, but I tried my best to get that same curve. Then it’s all those little details like the YSL logo and the strap.
The Final Result
And finally, after all that work, it was done. My very own homemade YSL JUNE BOX BAG. It’s not perfect, of course, but I’m pretty darn proud of it. I learned a ton of things and it really felt like an achievement to see it finished. It’s got that same sturdy feel as the real thing, pretty but not delicate. This remake, it’s real good. I heard that Quince brand makes a decent dupe, but there’s something special about making your own. It is a special bag, and this whole process made me appreciate that even more. I carried it around the other day, and I felt like a million bucks. It’s amazing what you can do with a little bit of leather and a whole lot of patience.
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