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So, I saw this Prada Galleria Saffiano Leather Mini-Bag online the other day, and I thought, “I gotta have that!” But, you know, the price tag was a bit, uh, hefty. So, I decided to get creative and make my own. A full-on remake!
First things first, I needed materials. I went hunting online, and let me tell you, it was a jungle out there. I found a place called “2B Shop” that seemed to have some decent-looking leather stuff. They even had a “120L BIOPLASTIC BAG – 144 PCS” thing, which I thought was a bit overkill, but whatever. I placed an order and just hoped for the best.
Then, I started digging around for other bits and pieces. I found a website in Egypt – yeah, Egypt! – that was selling all sorts of stuff at pretty good prices. Free returns, too, which was nice. Ordered some buckles and other hardware from there. Fingers crossed it all actually arrives.
While I was waiting, I checked out some other sites. One had a bunch of backpacks and lunch bags. Another one sold cue bags, which was totally random. I even stumbled upon the official CELINE store and saw a white Triomphe Handbag. Very nice, but not what I was going for. I also saw some Black Friday deals, which made me think maybe I should have waited, but oh well.
Anyway, after what felt like forever, my materials finally started arriving. The leather from 2B Shop was actually pretty good. Not sure if it’s “Saffiano,” but it looked the part. The stuff from Egypt was a mixed bag, but I made it work. Some things from other stores are still in transit.
Next, I had to figure out how to actually put this thing together. I’m no expert, but I’ve dabbled in some DIY projects before. I basically just looked at pictures of the original Prada bag and tried to copy it. Lots of cutting, gluing, and some very questionable stitching ensued. It was a mess, honestly, but a fun mess.
After many hours of work, several minor injuries, and a whole lot of swearing, I finally had something that resembled a bag. It wasn’t perfect, not by a long shot, but it was mine. I even managed to add a little pocket inside, just like the real one. I’m actually pretty proud of how it turned out, considering I basically just winged the whole thing.
So, yeah, that’s my Prada remake story. It was a wild ride, but I learned a lot, saved some money, and ended up with a unique bag that I can say I made myself. Would I do it again? Maybe. Would I recommend it? If you’re up for a challenge and don’t mind things getting a little messy, then sure, go for it! Just be prepared for some unexpected adventures along the way.
- Spent way too much time online shopping.
- Actually found some good deals in unexpected places.
- Probably inhaled a bunch of glue fumes.
- Might have a new hobby. Or not. We’ll see.
Lesson learned:
DIY can be fun but do not expect perfection, especially the first time. It is okay to make mistakes. It is okay to be not perfect.
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