Okay, so I was messing around with trying to make a perfect copy of a Fendi Zucca Nappa Tortuga Small Spy bag, the Tobacco Moro color specifically. It was quite a ride, let me tell you.
First off, I started by gathering all sorts of information about the bag. I mean, I was all over the internet, looking up pictures, descriptions, whatever I could find. Turns out, these bags are all made in Italy, who knew? And they’re pretty popular, seen them on a bunch of celebrities.
Then, I moved on to the actual materials. I needed that FF monogram canvas, some dark brown Nappa leather, and that special tortoise trim that makes the bag stand out. Finding the right materials was a pain, I had to go to so many stores and check out tons of swatches until I found something that looked and felt right.
- Got the FF monogram canvas, check.
- Found the perfect shade of dark brown Nappa leather, check.
- Tortoise trim, not so easy, but managed to find a good substitute, check.
After getting all the materials, it was time to put the bag together. I carefully studied the original design, the way it was stitched, the shape, the little details, everything. I then started cutting the canvas and leather, making sure the measurements were spot on. Stitching was the trickiest part. I wanted to make it look as close to the original as possible, so I spent hours practicing different stitching techniques.
The tortoise trim was another challenge. I had to shape it carefully and attach it to the bag in a way that looked seamless. I also had to make sure the gold-tone hardware matched the original.
The Final Product
After all that hard work, I finally finished my replica. It’s not perfect, but it’s pretty darn close. It’s got the same hobo shape, the soft Nappa leather, the FF monogram canvas, and the tortoise trim. Holding it next to pictures of the original, you’d have a hard time telling them apart, at least I think so. I guess I’m happy with how it came out. It was a good experience. I learned a lot about bag construction and got to practice my crafting skills. Would I do it again? Maybe. It was a lot of work, but hey, it’s a pretty cool bag.
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