Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this Fendi bag thing for a while now, and I’m finally ready to share my whole process. The bag I’m talking about is the Fendi Brown Zucchino Mama Forever Baguette Shoulder Bag, original order. Sounds fancy, right? Well, it kinda is, but getting it to look just right took some work.
First off, I spent a good chunk of time just staring at pictures of the original bag online. I needed to get a feel for the color, the texture, everything. It is Brown, just like its name. I noticed that it got a huge logo on it. And it got a single shoulder strap. That’s it. Pretty simple. After looking at the pictures, I started to look for the materials.
Finding the Right Stuff
The original bag is made with this printed Zucchino canvas, which is basically just a fancy way of saying it’s got the Fendi FF logo all over it. Finding a canvas that looked just right was a real pain. And it features a silver or gold-tone hardware.
- Canvas: I ordered a bunch of samples online and ended up going with one that had the closest pattern and color. It wasn’t perfect, but it was pretty darn close.
- Leather Trim: This was easier. I just needed some good quality brown leather. I found some scraps at a local leather shop that worked perfectly.
- Hardware: This was another tough one. I wanted the buckles and stuff to match the original as closely as possible. I ended up finding some vintage Fendi hardware online, but it wasn’t cheap.
Putting It All Together
Once I had all the materials, the real fun began. I’m no professional, but I’ve dabbled in sewing and crafting before, so I had a basic idea of what I was doing. But some friends told me that Fendi sew their shoes, not gluing them. So I guess they sew bags, too.
- Cutting the Canvas: I used an old Fendi bag I had as a template for the shape and size. I carefully cut out the canvas, making sure to leave extra for seams and adjustments.
- Sewing the Bag: This was the most time-consuming part. I used my sewing machine for the main parts of the bag, but I hand-stitched some of the trickier areas, like around the hardware.
- Adding the Leather Trim: I carefully glued and stitched the leather trim around the edges of the bag, just like on the original. This part was actually kind of relaxing.
- Attaching the Hardware: This was the most nerve-wracking part. I didn’t want to mess up those expensive vintage pieces! I used a combination of hand-stitching and special rivets to secure the hardware to the bag. Also, I checked the serial number inside. The serial code consists of an alpha-numeric serial number, separated by dashes and consisting of 15 to 17 digits. It’s the same as the number on the bag’s authenticity card.
The Final Touches
After all that, I finally had a bag that looked pretty darn close to the original Fendi Brown Zucchino Mama Forever Baguette Shoulder Bag. I added a simple satin lining to the inside, just like the real thing. But mine didn’t have that, so I skipped it. I also made sure the shoulder strap was the right length and adjusted it a bit to make it comfortable.
All in all, I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. It’s not a perfect replica, but it’s definitely a good copy. I learned a lot along the way, and it was a fun project to work on. Plus, now I have a pretty cool bag to show off!
Would I do it again? Maybe. It was a lot of work, but also pretty rewarding. If you’re thinking about trying something like this, just be prepared to spend some time and money, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes along the way. It’s all part of the process!
So yeah, that’s my Fendi bag adventure. Hope you enjoyed the ride! I just tried to copy a bag, and I think it’s a nice try. I am not a professional in making bags, but I think I did okay.
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