Got a thing for Fendi? Me too. That’s why I went on a mission to make a perfect copy of their Brown Zucchino Mama Forever Baguette Shoulder Bag. Here’s how it went down.
First, I started by grabbing some pics of the original bag from every angle I could find. Close-ups of the logo, the stitching, the hardware, everything. I even dug up some old articles about Fendi to understand their style better, you know, the history and all that. Turns out, this Baguette bag is a pretty big deal, designed back in ’97 and made famous by some TV show.
Then I hit the fabric stores. Looked for that perfect brown canvas with the right texture. It took a while, but I finally found a piece that was almost a dead ringer for the original. I also needed to find the right kind of leather for the trim and the strap. Again, not easy, but I managed to find a decent match after checking out a bunch of different shops.
The hardware was tricky. I wanted that Fendi logo to look legit, so I spent hours online trying to find a good replica. Eventually, I found a seller that had some pretty convincing stuff. I ordered the logo buckle, some clasps, and a few other bits and pieces.
Once I had all the materials, I started putting the bag together. I carefully measured and cut the canvas, making sure to follow the dimensions of the original bag as closely as possible. I used a heavy-duty sewing machine to stitch everything together, paying extra attention to the details, like the way the corners are sewn and the placement of the logo.
- Cut the canvas into the right shapes for the front, back, sides, and bottom.
- Sew the pieces together, starting with the main body of the bag.
- Attach the leather trim to the edges, making sure it was nice and smooth.
- Add the shoulder strap, which I made from the same leather as the trim.
- Fix the hardware, including the logo buckle, which was the centerpiece of the whole bag.
The inside of the bag was simpler. I used a soft brown fabric for the lining and added a small pocket with a zipper, just like the original. I even managed to find a little leather tag that said “Fendi” to sew inside, a little nod to the real thing, just for fun.
After many hours of work, my Fendi Baguette copy was finally finished. And you know what? It looked pretty darn good. The canvas, the leather, the logo, it all came together nicely. It’s not perfect, of course. There are a few tiny differences here and there, but overall, I’m really happy with how it turned out.
It was a fun project, and I learned a lot about bag making in the process. Plus, now I have a pretty cool Fendi-inspired bag to use. Who knows, maybe I’ll try copying another designer bag next. But for now, I’m just going to enjoy my new creation.
Would love to know what you guys think! Let me know in the comments if you’ve ever tried anything like this.
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