Okay, so, I saw this Fendi Mon Tresor Mini Leather & Mesh Bucket Bag at the mall the other day, and I just fell in love. But, oh boy, the price tag! It was way out of my budget. I thought, “There’s got to be a way.” So I started looking around. I grabbed my phone and start searching.
First, I watched a bunch of videos about this bag. I saw it comes with two straps—a short one and a long one. I read that it’s called “Mon Tresor” because, in French, that means “my treasure.” Fancy, right?
Then, I searched about second-hand ones. There were some out there, but even used, they were still expensive. I also learned how to clean the bag, just in case, you know? Remove the leather strap and use lukewarm water with soap, and the bag should be submerged, leaving the metal parts out. Let it sit for a few hours. Pat dry the excess water and let it air dry overnight. But even with all this, the original was still out of reach.
Then I got this crazy idea. Why not try to make my own? I mean, I’m not a designer or anything, but I’m pretty crafty. I found some cheap leather and mesh material online that looked similar to the Fendi bag, I also found some gold-colored metal pieces to use for the details.
So, I start working on it. It took a lot of tries. The hardest part was getting the shape right. I made a few paper templates first, cutting and folding until it started to look like a bucket. I cut the leather and the mesh according to my template, and started sewing. I have to say that sewing is tough, my fingers were sore, and the needle pricked me many times, but I kept going.
Then there are the straps. I managed to make them, one short and one long. It was difficult to attach the gold-finish metalware. I tried sewing, and it was hard. I ended up using glue. It’s not perfect, but it worked.
After days of work, I finally finished. It’s not exactly like the Fendi one, but it’s close! It’s got that bucket shape, the mesh details, and the two straps. And, you know, I’m kinda proud of it. It’s unique, and it’s mine.
- Started by searching for the bag and learning about it.
- Tried looking for second-hand options but still too pricey.
- Got the idea to make my own.
- Bought materials like leather, mesh, and metal pieces.
- Made paper templates to get the shape right.
- Cut and sewed the leather and mesh together.
- Made and attached the straps, used glue for the metalware.
- Finished the bag, not perfect, but similar to the Fendi.
- Feeling proud of my creation.
It was a fun project, and now I have a bag that’s somewhat like the Fendi Mon Tresor, but I made it myself. It’s not about having the real thing, but about being creative and making something you like. Plus, I saved a ton of money!
The End
So that’s my story. I hope you guys like it! Maybe I’ll try making another bag soon. We’ll see!
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