Alright, folks, gather ’round, let me tell you about my latest project. I’ve been obsessed with this Fendi Zucca Nappa Tortuga Small Spy bag lately, the one in Tobacco Moro. It’s a beauty, but the price tag? Oof, not so beautiful. So, I decided, why not try to make my own? A perfect copy, that’s what I aimed for.
First things first, I started by gathering all the info I could find about this bag. I scoured the internet, looked at every picture, every description, every mention of it. I needed to know this bag inside and out before I even thought about starting.
Next, I had to find the materials. This was tricky. The bag is made of this soft, dark brown calfskin leather that’s been pleated, and it has this Fendi FF logo pattern. I spent days, maybe even weeks, searching for the right leather. I finally found some that was close enough, but it wasn’t pleated.
So, I had to figure out how to pleat leather. I watched a bunch of videos, read some articles, and even practiced on some scrap leather I had lying around. It wasn’t easy, let me tell you. But eventually, I got the hang of it.
Then came the logo pattern. This was a whole other beast. I tried a few different methods. I tried painting it on, but that looked terrible. I tried stitching it, but that was way too time-consuming. Finally, I decided to try to print it onto some fabric and then sew that onto the leather.
After many failed attempts, I finally managed to get it right. I carefully cut out the leather pieces, sewed them together, and added the hardware. It took forever, but slowly but surely, the bag started to take shape.
And then, finally, it was done. My very own Fendi Zucca Nappa Tortuga Small Spy bag. It wasn’t perfect, of course. There were a few flaws here and there, but overall, I was pretty darn proud of myself.
Here are some notes of the process I took:
- Sourced similar dark brown calfskin leather.
- Learned and mastered the pleating technique through online tutorials.
- Experimented with different methods to replicate the Fendi FF logo.
- Finally printed the logo on fabric and sewed it onto the leather.
- Assembled the bag with great care and attention to detail.
It may not be the real deal, but it’s close enough for me. And hey, I made it myself, which is pretty cool, right?
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