This here, this Yves Saint Laurent, you know, the YSL, that fancy bag, the LE CARRé SATCHEL BAG, that’s what I’m talking about. It’s a real classic style, that’s for sure. My granddaughter, she’s got one, you know the young people, always follow the fashion. She says it’s all the rage, everybody wants one. But that original one is expensive, you know? So today, I will talk about how to remake one, save some money.
First thing, you gotta find some good leather. Now, I ain’t no expert, but you want something that feels right. Not too stiff, not too flimsy. Like a good old saddle, you know? Something that’ll last. This YSL bag, it’s known for that, that good quality leather. You can find that kind of leather in some shops.
And the color, that’s important too. That LE CARRé, it usually comes in black, real shiny and pretty. Like a crow’s wing, almost. But you can pick your own color, I reckon. Maybe a nice brown, like the earth after a good rain. That would be real nice. Or maybe red, like the color of a rooster, if you want it to be eye-catching.
Then there’s that stitching. Oh, that fancy stitching! They call it “CARR-QUILTED”. I think it’s named after someone. That YSL bag, it’s covered in these little squares. Like a checkerboard, only fancier. You gotta be real careful with that. A needle and thread, that’s all you need. Just gotta take your time. Like planting seeds, you gotta be patient.
And don’t forget that little metal thingy. They call it the “CASSANDRE”. It’s like a little gold button, right there on the front. Shiny like a gold tooth. It got that YSL logo, you know, those three letters all tangled up together. You can find something similar in some shops. Maybe not the exact same, but close enough.
Now, about the shape. That LE CARRé, it’s a square bag, like a box. That’s why they put “CARR” in the name. That means “square” in French. So, you need to make that boxy shape. Just use a ruler and measure everything, so the shape is correct, then you can sew the pieces together. You gotta measure twice, cut once, as they say. Just like making a quilt, you gotta make sure all the pieces fit together just right.
- Find good leather, maybe black or brown.
- Do that fancy “CARR-QUILTED” stitching.
- Get a little gold thingy like the “CASSANDRE”.
- Make it square, like a box.
You’ll need a strap too, of course. How else you gonna carry it? A good, strong strap. Maybe leather, maybe something else. Whatever you like. Just make sure it’s strong enough to hold all your things. Like when you’re carrying eggs from the coop, you don’t want the basket to break, right? Same idea.
And on the inside, you want some pockets. For your phone, your keys, your little whatnots. Every woman needs pockets. Like a squirrel needs to store nuts for the winter. This kind of YSL LE CARRé SATCHEL BAG always have many pockets, so that you can put many things inside. You don’t want to lose anything. Especially not your teeth. Ha!
There should be a label inside, with some numbers on it. It’s like the number you see on a cow’s ear tag. That’s the style number, I think. But I am not sure. My granddaughter told me that there was a way to check those numbers, but not anymore. But you can still search it online, just to make sure everything is correct.
This YSL, or Yves Saint Laurent, it’s a French name. Sounds fancy, don’t it? Like something a queen would wear. They say it was started by some fella named Yves, back in, oh, I don’t know, a long time ago. 1961, maybe? Don’t quote me on that. But that’s a long time. Longer than I’ve been married to my old man, and that’s saying something!
You know, this whole remake thing, it ain’t easy. But it’s satisfying. Like baking a pie from scratch. Takes time, takes effort, but in the end, you got something you made yourself. Something special. And you saved some money too. That’s always a good thing. Especially when you’re talking about these fancy YSL bags. They cost more than a new tractor sometimes! It’s crazy, I tell ya.
So, there you have it. That’s how you remake one of those fancy Yves Saint Laurent YSL LE CARRé SATCHEL BAGs. Just remember, it ain’t about being perfect. It’s about having fun, being creative, and making something you can be proud of. And if anyone asks, just tell ’em it’s a classic style. That’s what they all say, right?
Now, I gotta go. My chickens ain’t gonna feed themselves. And these hands ain’t getting any younger. But maybe, just maybe, I’ll try making one of these bags myself. Might surprise my granddaughter. Wouldn’t that be something?
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