Alright, folks, let’s talk about my little project of making a copy of the Fendi Mon Tresor bucket bag. Yeah, the classic style one. I’ve always loved this bag, and I thought, why not try to make one myself? It’s a fun challenge, and I get a cool bag out of it. It seems like it was first introduced in 2018, I remember.
So, first off, I did some digging on what makes a Fendi bag, well, a Fendi. From what I found, the older ones, made between 2004 and 2010, they have this hologram sticker thing. Newer ones, after 2010, got a RFID chip sewn into them. Fancy, right? Then there’s the hardware. Every little piece of metal on a real Fendi has their name or that ‘FF’ logo, or it says ‘FENDI MADE IN ITALY’. Gotta keep an eye on those details.
Now, about the Mon Tresor itself. It’s this small bucket bag, has a drawstring, and some metal bits shaped like the Fendi logo. Oh, and it comes with two straps, one long and one short, both can be taken off. I found a description somewhere saying it’s made of white leather and has this 3D embossed thing going on. Looks pretty slick in the pictures. I even saw it on some online shops, starting at like one grand. Crazy, huh?
I started by gathering materials. Found some white leather, got a drawstring, and started working on the shape. Making sure it looks like a bucket was the first step. Then came the tricky part – the 3D embossed look. I tried a few things, messed up a couple of times, but hey, that’s part of the process. I wanted those metal Fendi logo-shaped decorations, so I spent days looking for something similar. After searching, I had to make them myself. That was a whole other adventure.
The straps were easier. Just measured out two pieces of leather, one long, one short, and attached some clasps so they could be detachable. I tried to find something that said ‘FENDI’ or had the ‘FF’ logo for the hardware, but no luck. In the end, I just used some plain ones. Not perfect, but it gets the job done.
Putting It All Together
Sewing everything together was the last big step. I don’t have one of those fancy sewing machines, so I did it all by hand. Took forever, and my fingers were sore, but it was worth it. I added a little inside pocket, just for kicks, and stitched in that RFID chip-like thing I made. It doesn’t actually do anything, but it’s there, just like the real ones.
The Final Look
After all that work, I finally had my own Mon Tresor bucket bag. It’s not exactly like the ones you’d buy from a store, but it’s pretty close. The leather feels nice, the drawstring works, and those homemade logo decorations actually look decent. It’s definitely got that classic Mon Tresor vibe.
So, that’s my story of making a Fendi Mon Tresor bucket bag. It was a lot of work, but a lot of fun, too. Plus, now I have a unique bag that I made with my own two hands. Not bad for a little DIY project, right?
- Materials used: White leather, drawstring, metal clasps, thread.
- Challenges: Making the 3D embossed look, crafting the Fendi logo decorations.
- Result: A pretty decent copy of the Mon Tresor, with a personal touch.
Would I do it again? Maybe. It was a great learning experience, and I’m pretty proud of how it turned out. If you’re into this kind of stuff, give it a try. It’s a fun way to challenge yourself and get a cool bag in the end.
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