Okay, so, I got this wild idea to try and make a perfect copy of the Fendi Zucca Nappa Tortuga Small Spy bag, the Tobacco Moro one. You know, the one that looks all classy and vintage? I figured, why not? Let’s give it a shot!
First off, I spent hours online, just staring at pictures of the original bag. I zoomed in on every detail, trying to memorize the “Zucca” pattern – it’s like this special Fendi monogram thing. And the leather, oh man, the Nappa Tortuga leather, it looked so soft and fancy. I also paid close attention to that shiny gold hardware, which, honestly, is what gives the bag its bling.
Next, I went on a mission to find materials. This was the tough part. Finding fabric with that exact Zucca pattern? No easy feat. I hit up every fabric store in town. Finally, I found something pretty darn close. It wasn’t perfect, but hey, it was good enough for a first attempt, right?
- Scoured fabric stores.
- Found similar “Zucca” patterned fabric.
- Sourced Nappa-like leather, felt close enough.
- Located gold-toned hardware.
Then came the leather. I needed something that looked and felt like Nappa Tortuga. I ended up finding a decent substitute, it wasn’t the real deal, but it had that smooth, supple feel I was after.
The hardware was another adventure. I didn’t want some cheap, plastic stuff. I managed to track down some gold-toned metal pieces that looked pretty similar to the ones on the real Fendi. They had that nice, heavy feel to them.
Once I had all my materials, I started putting the bag together. I carefully cut out the fabric and leather, following the pattern I’d sketched out based on the pictures of the original. Sewing everything together was a whole other challenge. Let’s just say my sewing machine got a real workout.
The trickiest part was getting the shape right. I wanted that signature slouchy look of the Spy bag. It took a few tries, and a lot of adjusting, but I finally got it to look pretty good. Also, I studied a lot about original Fendi Zucca Nappa Tortuga Small Spy Tobacco Moro bags and watched so many videos.
After many late nights and a few mishaps, I finally finished my copycat Fendi. And you know what? It turned out pretty amazing! It wasn’t an exact replica, of course, but it definitely captured the spirit of the original. I was even tempted to carry it around, just to see if anyone would notice. But then I thought, nah, this baby is staying with me as a reminder of this crazy project. If you are looking for a stylish bag. You should try it, too.
So, yeah, that’s the story of how I tried to copy a Fendi bag. It was a wild ride, a lot of work, but totally worth it in the end. Who knows, maybe I’ll try making another one someday!
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