Okay, so, I’ve been eyeing this Large Prada Galleria Saffiano Leather Bag for a while now, the large one. You know, the one they got at the official Prada flagship store. It’s a real beauty, but the price tag, whoo, it’s a doozy. So, I finally decided to go for it and see if I could remake one myself.
First off, I started by checking out the official Prada flagship store online. I figured that’s the best place to see what they have and get all the details. And boy, was I right! There it was, the Large Prada Galleria Saffiano Leather Bag, in all its glory. They got pictures from every angle, measurements, materials, the whole nine yards. They even got this slate gray color that looked pretty slick.
Now, this Prada Galleria Saffiano leather bag, they made it from some kinda special leather, you know, it is very famous. It says Saffiano, I guess it should be calf or lamb, maybe. Anyway, it’s supposed to be real tough and scratch-resistant. I did some digging, and it turns out it’s got this cross-hatch pattern that’s pressed into the leather. That’s what gives it that signature look.
So, after I got all the info I needed from the Prada site, I started looking for materials. Finding the right leather was the biggest challenge. I went to a bunch of fabric stores and leather suppliers, but nothing seemed quite right. Then, finally, I found this gorgeous piece of blue full-grain Saffiano calf leather that looked like the real deal, or at least, good enough for me. It was even thick and sturdy, just like the Prada one.
Next, I had to figure out the pattern. I used the measurements and pictures from the official store as a guide and drew up my own pattern. It took a lot of trial and error, but I eventually got it down. Then, I cut out all the pieces from the leather and started assembling the bag. It was a slow process, lots of hand-stitching and careful gluing.
Putting it all together
- Cut the leather according to the pattern.
- Stitched the main body pieces together.
- Attached the handles and the shoulder strap.
- Added the lining and the inside pockets.
- Installed the hardware, like the zipper and the metal feet.
It took me a few weeks, working on it here and there in my spare time. But, in the end, I had my very own remake of the Large Prada Galleria Saffiano Leather Bag. It’s not perfect, but I’m pretty darn proud of it. And you know what? It cost me way less than the one at the Prada store. I saved a bundle, and I got to learn a new skill. A real nice bag, this remake Prada Galleria bag. I tell ya, this official flagship store sells this Large Prada Galleria Saffiano Leather Bag, it’s somethin’ to see. But mine? It is somethin’ to hold. Plus I made it. That’s pretty cool if you think about it.
I ain’t gonna lie, it was a lot of work. But it was worth it. Now, I got a bag that looks just like the Prada one, but it’s unique because I made it myself. It’s a conversation starter, for sure. Every time I take it out, people ask me about it. And I get to tell them the whole story of how I remade a Prada bag. Pretty neat, huh?
Click to consult