So, I saw this RemakePRADA Small Prada Galleria Saffiano Special Edition Bag, a real classic style, and I thought, “Why not give it a try?” I mean, who doesn’t love a good project, right? Plus, Prada bags? They’re like the gold standard. They say these bags can even be an investment, that they hold their value, or even get more valuable as time goes by. Sounds pretty good to me!
First, I did a bit of digging. This bag, it’s a big deal. People call it the “RemakePRADA Small Prada Galleria Saffiano Special Edition Bag”, original order, from that fancy brand, PRADA. I looked it up, and wow, the price tag is something else, starting at $7,500! They keep making new versions of it, season after season. It’s a classic for a reason, I guess.
I started gathering what I needed. This bag, it’s made from this special Saffiano Lux leather, brown and red, with a colorblock pattern. And it has this gold-tone hardware, which looks really classy. The handles are rolled, and the inside has a leather lining with two compartments.
I got some similar materials, not the exact same, of course, but close enough. I found some brown and red leather that felt pretty good, and some gold-colored hardware that looked the part. Then, I got to work, cutting the leather, and the way to attach those handles was so difficult. It took me a while, but I managed to get the basic shape of the bag together.
Next up was the hardware. I attached the buckles and the little feet at the bottom. Then, I lined the inside with some soft fabric, and added two pockets, just like the original. I have to say, it took me a lot of patience, especially with the handle.
- Cutting the leather pieces.
- Sewing the pieces together to form the body of the bag.
- Attaching the handles.
- Adding the hardware.
- Lining the interior and creating pockets.
It took several days, but finally, I finished it! It’s not a perfect replica, of course. It’s more like an “inspired by” version. But you know what? I’m pretty proud of it. It looks good, it feels sturdy, and it definitely has that classic vibe.
This whole project, it was a fun challenge. I learned a lot about bag making, and I got to appreciate the craftsmanship of those high-end bags even more. Now I have a unique bag that’s kind of like a Prada, but it’s also my own creation. Not bad for a DIY project, right?