Okay, so I dove into this project to remake the Yves Saint Laurent YSL JUNE BOX BAG. First off, I started by getting a good look at the original bag. This bag is super chic, all smooth leather, with a flap on the front and this cool, pivoting YSL logo thingy for a closure.
I spent hours just scrolling through images and product descriptions online. I checked out the official YSL site and some other online stores that sell high-end stuff. Noted down every little detail about its look and feel – like how the leather looks, the way the closure works, all that jazz. It’s called a “box bag” because, well, it’s shaped like a box. Pretty straightforward, right?
Materials and Tools
- Leather: I decided to go with calfskin leather. The original bag uses it, and it just feels so luxurious and durable. Plus, it ages well, which is a bonus.
- Closure Mechanism: This was tricky. The YSL logo isn’t just for show; it actually twists to open and close the bag. I had to figure out a way to recreate this without making it too complicated.
- Tools: Got my hands on some basic leatherworking tools – a cutter, needles, thread, the usual. Also, found some metal pieces that could work for the logo closure.
The first step was making a pattern. I sketched out the design based on the dimensions and shape of the original June Box Bag. It’s all squares and rectangles, which sounds easy, but getting the proportions right was key. Cut the leather according to the pattern, which was nerve-wracking because I didn’t want to mess up the expensive material.
Then came the sewing. I chose to hand-stitch the whole thing. It takes forever, but I wanted that authentic, crafted feel. Plus, hand-stitching is strong, which is what you want for a bag that’s gonna hold your life. The tricky part was the edges. I wanted them to be smooth and even, which took a lot of patience.
The closure was a whole other beast. I ended up crafting a simplified version of the YSL logo out of some metal pieces I found. It pivots, though not as smoothly as the original, I gotta admit. But it works, and it looks pretty darn close to the real deal.
After putting it all together, I lined the inside with a soft fabric. It’s not leather, but it feels nice and protects whatever you put inside the bag. Finally, I added a strap, which was pretty easy compared to the rest of it.
Honestly, the whole process was a mix of frustration and satisfaction. Seeing the final product was worth it, though. It’s not a perfect replica, but it captures the essence of the YSL June Box Bag. I even used it a couple of times, and it feels great to carry around something I made with my own hands.
It’s more than just a bag; it’s a little piece of art that I can actually use. Would I do it again? Maybe. It was a ton of work, but I learned a lot, and there’s something really special about making something like this from scratch.
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