Okay, so, let me tell you about this little project I got myself into. I’ve been wanting to make my own Perfect CopyFendi Zucca Nappa Tortuga Small Spy Tobacco MoroQuote bag for a while now, and I finally decided to go for it. It was a bit of a journey, let me tell you.
First, I spent ages trying to find the right materials. I wanted it to look as close to the real thing as possible, you know? So I was searching high and low for that specific Zucca print fabric. Let me tell you, that was not easy!
- I checked out all the usual fabric stores, both online and in person.
- Nothing seemed to be the right pattern, the colors were a bit off.
- I even looked at some vintage fabric options, but they were either too expensive or in bad condition.
Eventually, I stumbled upon this little online shop that specializes in designer-inspired fabrics. And there it was! The perfect Zucca print. I ordered it right away, feeling super excited. It was nappa fabric which was a good sign.
While waiting for the fabric, I started working on the other parts of the bag. I needed some good quality leather for the trim and the handle. I managed to find some nice tobacco-colored leather scraps from a local leatherworker. Score! It’s pretty tough, I think it should hold up well over time.
Then came the hardware. This bag has some unique metal pieces, like that spy closure thing. I tried looking for something similar at hardware stores, but no luck. I knew I’d probably have to get creative with this part. I found some 2BA screws on eBay that I figured I could use for some parts and I know that there are also 2BA size dart screw thread and threaded aluminum shaft. So, I decided to give it a try. I grabbed some stainless steel BA threaded machine screws too.
When the fabric arrived, I was so relieved. It looked great! I laid it out and started cutting the pieces according to the pattern I had drafted. I’m not gonna lie, that was a bit nerve-wracking. I didn’t want to mess up that beautiful fabric.
Sewing it all together was the next challenge. I dusted off my old sewing machine and got to work. It took a lot of patience, and I definitely made a few mistakes along the way. But, slowly but surely, the bag started to take shape.
For the spy closure, I ended up using a combination of things. I found some old metal pieces in my toolbox and repurposed them. It’s not exactly like the original, but I think it looks pretty cool. I also learned that 2BA is pretty close to 10-32 size in terms of threads per inch, and it worked pretty well for what I needed.
The Result
After many hours of work, I finally finished my bag! It’s not perfect, but I’m really proud of it. It looks pretty darn close to the original Fendi bag, and I learned so much in the process. Plus, it was way cheaper than buying the real thing! This bag is definitely going to be getting a lot of use. It’s sturdy, looks good, and I made it myself! What more could a girl ask for?
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