Okay, so, I’ve been eyeing this Fendi Mon Tresor Mini bucket bag for a while now. It’s that classic style, you know? Leather and mesh, super cute. I finally decided to go for it and try to make my own version. Let me tell you, it was quite the journey.
First, I had to gather all the stuff I needed. I spent a good chunk of time just looking for the right kind of leather. I wanted something that felt good, you know, not too stiff, not too flimsy. And the mesh! Finding the perfect mesh was a whole other story. I went to so many fabric stores, it was crazy. I finally found this one that had a pretty decent selection, and I picked out a black leather and a matching black mesh that I thought would work well.
Then came the cutting. Ugh, cutting leather is not as easy as it looks. I had to be super careful not to mess it up. I used a rotary cutter, a metal ruler, and a cutting mat, those tools are my best friends, for real! I managed to cut out all the pieces, following a basic bucket bag pattern I found somewhere, but I had to change it up a bit to get that Mon Tresor look. I measured maybe ten times before I made each cut, I was so scared of messing up those expensive materials!
- First, I cut the base of the bag, a perfect circle. That was easy.
- Then the body, two pieces for the front and back, they were the same size, like two big rectangles.
- And the hardest part was probably the handle and strap. This bag has these little metal bits, so I had to figure out how to attach them and make it all secure.
Sewing the leather and mesh together was a real test of my patience. I used my regular sewing machine, but with a leather needle, which is thicker and stronger. Slow and steady was the name of the game. I had to adjust the tension on my machine so many times to get it just right. The mesh was especially tricky because it kept stretching. I learned that using a walking foot really helps with these kinds of materials. That was a lifesaver!
The most satisfying part was putting it all together. Seeing the bag take shape was so cool. I carefully sewed the side seams, then attached the bottom, and finally the handles and strap. The metal bits were a bit of a pain, but I managed to get them on. I used some strong glue and some hand-stitching to make sure they were really secure.
And there it was! My very own Fendi Mon Tresor Mini inspired bucket bag. It’s not perfect, but I’m so proud of it. I’ve been carrying it around everywhere, and people keep asking me where I got it. It’s a good feeling to say, “I made it myself!”
The Final Result
So, yeah, it took a lot of time and effort, but it was totally worth it. I learned a ton about working with leather and mesh, and I ended up with a bag that I absolutely love. I even think it turned out better than the original! It’s unique, it’s mine, and it’s a testament to what you can do with a little bit of determination and a whole lot of patience.
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