Alright, so, I’ve been obsessed with this PRADA Medium Prada Galleria Saffiano Leather Bag for what feels like forever. I finally decided, you know what, I’m going to try to remake one myself! I mean, how hard could it be, right?
First, I started by searching for all the details about this bag online. I looked at a ton of pictures and read all sorts of descriptions to get a good idea of what I was dealing with. The Galleria Saffiano, it’s like this classic, super stylish bag that’s got this special textured leather. It looked simple enough, just a tote, but I knew the devil’s in the details.
Then, I got into the whole materials thing. Saffiano leather, that’s the key. Apparently, it’s this calf leather that’s been treated to make it scratch-resistant and all. I found a few places online that sold similar-looking leather, but it was a bit of a gamble. I mean, you never really know what you’re getting until it arrives. After comparing prices and reviews like crazy, I finally ordered a batch.
Next up was the pattern. I tried to find a pattern for a similar bag online, but no luck. So, I decided to create my own. I took the measurements from the official PRADA website, sketched out a basic design on some paper, and made adjustments until it looked about right. It was a lot of trial and error, let me tell you.
Once the leather arrived, I got to work. I carefully cut out each piece according to my pattern, making sure to double-check everything. Then came the tricky part – the stitching. Now, I’m no expert with a sewing machine, but I managed to piece it all together. It took forever, and my fingers were sore, but I was determined to make it work.
The final touches involved adding the hardware, like the little PRADA logo and the zipper. I found some decent-looking replicas online, and they did the trick. I also added a lining to the inside, just to make it a bit more polished.
The Result
- The shape? Pretty darn close to the original.
- The size? Spot on, just like the real Medium Galleria.
- The leather? Not bad, it has a similar texture, but it’s definitely not the same quality.
- The stitching? Well, let’s just say it’s handmade, ha!
After all that work, I finally had my very own “Remake” PRADA Medium Prada Galleria Saffiano Leather Bag. It’s not perfect, not by a long shot, but it’s mine. And you know what? I’m pretty proud of it. It was a fun little project, and I learned a ton about bag making in the process. Would I do it again? Maybe. But next time, I might just save up and buy the real thing!