Okay, here’s my sharing about how I perfectly copied a Fendi Mon Tresor Mini Leather & Mesh Bucket Bag:
Alright, so I’ve been eyeing this Fendi Mon Tresor Mini bucket bag for a while now. It’s super cute, but that price tag? Ouch. So, I thought, “Why not try to make one myself?” It seemed like a fun project, and if it turned out well, I’d have a designer dupe for a fraction of the cost.
Gathering Supplies
First things first, I needed to gather my supplies. I did some digging online and found a few tutorials and patterns for bucket bags. I also needed to decide on my materials. The original bag is made of leather and mesh, so I went to the fabric store to see what I could find. I ended up grabbing some faux leather that looked pretty decent and some black mesh fabric. I also got some matching thread, a zipper for the inner pocket, and some hardware like D-rings and a drawstring closure. The tools were basic: a sewing machine, scissors, a rotary cutter, a ruler, and some pins.
Cutting and Prepping
Once I had everything, I started by printing out the pattern I found online. I carefully cut out all the pattern pieces and then used them to cut out my fabric. This part was a little tricky because I had to make sure I was cutting everything precisely so that it would all fit together later. The faux leather was easy enough to work with, but the mesh was a bit slippery, so I had to use a lot of pins to hold it in place while cutting.
Sewing It Together
Now for the fun part – sewing! I started with the inner pocket, which was pretty straightforward. I sewed the zipper onto the pocket fabric and then attached it to the lining of the bag. Next, I sewed the side panels of the bag together, making sure to match up the edges carefully. I used a strong stitch on my sewing machine to make sure it would hold up well.
Then came the tricky part – attaching the bottom of the bag. I had to sew the circular base to the cylindrical body of the bag, which was a bit fiddly. I took my time and went slowly, making sure to keep the fabric aligned. It took some patience, but I eventually got it done. After that, I attached the lining to the outer bag, leaving an opening to turn the bag right side out.
Adding the Details
Once the main body of the bag was assembled, I turned it right side out and admired my work. It was starting to look like a real bag! I topstitched around the top edge to give it a clean finish and then added the hardware. I attached the D-rings to the sides of the bag for the strap, and then I threaded the drawstring through the top. This was the part where I made a small deviation from the original design – instead of a leather drawstring, I used a black cord that I thought looked just as good.
The Final Touches
Finally, I made the strap. I cut a long strip of the faux leather and folded it in half, sewing it together to make a sturdy strap. I attached some clasps to the ends so that I could clip it onto the D-rings on the bag. And voila! My Fendi Mon Tresor Mini dupe was complete!
The Result
I have to say, I’m pretty proud of how this bag turned out. It’s not exactly like the original, but it’s a pretty darn good copy, if I do say so myself. I used it a few times, and I even got some compliments on it! People were surprised when I told them I made it myself. Overall, it was a fun and rewarding project, and I saved a ton of money. Plus, I learned some new sewing skills along the way. Not a bad deal, right?
- Feeling inspired? You can try it, too.
- Start with simpler projects. Get the hang of it.
- Don’t be afraid to mess up. It’s part of learning.
So, yeah, that’s the story of how I made my own Fendi-inspired bucket bag. Hope you found it interesting!
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