Okay, so, I’ve been eyeing this YSL LE CARRÉ SATCHEL bag for a while now. You know, the one from their official flagship store. It’s a real beauty, and I finally decided, “What the heck, let’s try to remake it!”
First off, I started by digging up all the info I could find on this bag. It’s called a “le carr satchel in box saint laurent bag with front flap,” and it’s got this fancy “saint laurent paris-engraved square clip fastening.” The real deal is a sleek thing with a front flap and rounded corners – they call it a “contemporary classic.” I browsed through a ton of pictures online, trying to get a feel for the shape, the size, the whole vibe.
Then, I got down to the nitty-gritty. I needed to figure out the materials. This bag is made of some kind of “supple” leather, and it’s got this “CARR-QUILTED OVERSTITCHING.” I spent hours in fabric stores, feeling up different leathers, trying to find something that matched the look and feel of the original. I also needed to find some hardware that looked like that square clip fastening. That was a real pain, let me tell you.
Materials I used:
- Soft, supple leather (as close to the original as I could find)
- Matching thread for the quilted stitching
- Square clip fastening (not the real deal, but a good imitation)
- Lining fabric
- Various bag-making tools (needles, cutting mat, etc.)
Once I had all my materials, I started drafting the pattern. This was tricky because I didn’t have the actual bag to copy from. I just had pictures. So, I sketched out the different pieces, making sure the front flap was the right size and shape, and that the bag had that signature rounded-corner look. After that I took everything to the next step.
Next up, I cut out all the leather pieces and the lining. I double-checked everything to make sure it was accurate because, with leather, you really only get one shot. Then came the fun part – the stitching! I carefully sewed the quilted pattern onto the front flap and the main body pieces. This took forever, but it was worth it. The bag started to take shape.
After the quilting, I assembled the bag. I sewed the front, back, and side pieces together, then attached the flap. The last step was adding the hardware. I carefully attached the square clip fastening, making sure it was secure and looked good.
And… it’s done! My very own homemade YSL LE CARRÉ SATCHEL bag. It’s not perfect, of course. There are a few wonky stitches here and there, and the leather isn’t exactly the same as the original. But, you know what? I’m pretty darn proud of it. I made it myself, and it’s a pretty good replica of the real thing. You know what? YSL handbags typically hold their value well and they are carefully made with attention to small details, ensuring high quality and elegance. But I made it by my own hands, which is the best part of this project, and I learned so much during this project. Plus, it’s a great conversation starter. And who knows, maybe I will sell it someday, and the core value of my bag is my own individuality.
This whole experience taught me a lot about bag making, and about myself. It showed me that I’m more capable than I thought. And that, my friends, is priceless.
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