Crocheting the $1400 *VIRAL SOLD OUT* rainbow crochet bag with ONLY scrap yarn!! 🌈THE PERFECT DUPE!?

I have been crocheting for over 50 years. I also appreciate people being paid an equitable wage for their crocheting skills. That being said, unless that actual designer Miu Miu $1400.00 bag was made with 100% cashmere yarn and 24 kt. golden threads, lovingly hand spun by fairies in a magical woodland cottage at the exact apex of the vernal equinox (and crocheted whilst doing handstands), there is no way in hades that the bag should command that ridiculous price. Yes, crochet can not be machine manufactured. Yes, that makes it a unique fiber art form. But crocheting is not difficult. It's not dangerous. It is not rare. $1400.00 is an insane price and anyone who would fork over that kind of money for a crocheted bag should be held under a conservatorship. My advice to anyone willing (and ABLE) to pay $1400.00 for that bag is to look into philanthropic avenues for spending that loose cash you have burning holes in your pockets. But the dupe was spot on.

The hair tinsel is a good idea, but if you want glitter or sparkle in your work you can also pick up a spool of glittery sparkly embroidery thread for like $3 at Joann's or any sewing/craft store. I do that for Christmas ornaments and stuff like that. You just crochet it in with whatever yarn you're using.

I love the end result and your own flare on it. If it were me I’d remove the brand name off of it, maybe replace it with a play on the inspiration piece, like “mew mew” or something. I’m definitely inspired to make a scrap purse like that now! ❤

Usually with designer brands I hate the pricing, but with a crochet piece I can’t say I’m mad at it. Just hope the maker is actually getting paid fairly.

I still think the hair tinsel is a genius idea even if it was a pain at first, well worth it, the bag looks great you did an amazing job. I might even try hair tinsel in some of my small Christmas projects thanks to your great idea!

I like your rendition of the bag better than the original. It's very cute.

Thanks for sharing your process. I had never heard of Miu Miu but I really liked the colours and scrappy look so I made one similar and added Me Me for my lettering which makes me laugh! I found a new bag in a charity shop for £2 and disassembled it and was able to use the liner with zip and handle so that was great!

II love that you did say your not promoting copying a designer but I do love that you took it as a challenge. Your crochet creativity was spot on,great job!❤

So fun, and thank you! I've made two afghans in this manner, so scrap double strand DC is not new to me. I saw this and thought I could quickly whip up 2 bags for birthday gifts next week. I looked online at these bags and saw they were not lined and thought how dumb it was to not have lining. Then I finished watching your video....great minds think alike! I'm off to order the supplies needed, but in the meantime, I'll knock out the crochet panels and stitch the linings and zippers together. BTW, this video is the first I've seen of you as it just popped up in my feed. Talk about timing!!!! Thank you again 😊

You are a friggin GENIUS! Hair tinsel so you can still use up your stash 🤯🤯❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

I usually hate crochet bags but I love this so much. You killed it

When you talked about buying sparkly yarn i was like noo ive seen ppl buy tinsil and just use that... then u said it LOL. Very smart! I definitely wouldn't of thought of it if I hadnt seen someone do that already. The bag looks great!

This is fabulous looking. Definitely worth more $17! By the way, the Large summer beach tote bag which is also a faux crochet is selling for almost $4,000. I'm about ready to go dive headfirst into my scrap Collection and give that a shot.

I’m amazed at your ability to put this together! Bravo!!

Also, iridescent embroidery floss or any of the metallic flosses would work Great

Love :yt: DUPBAGY :yt: the way you show it! You really focus on showing off the bag. I don't think any other YouTuber can show off bags in as much detail as you.

I think it's gorgeous! Totally motivated me to try my hand at my own bag!

This turned out beautiful. You did fantastic work. I would call it a recreation, but since there’s isn’t even real crochet, yours is 1M times better. ACTUALLY handcrafted and tailored to you. Great work and thanks for sharing the tinsel idea.

First time I peaked at your channel I think you’re an awesome young girl with so much energy and determination. I really think everyone in the whole wide world that happens to be on YouTube gives you a thumbs up you deserve it. You have worked so hard to do your version of this bag, I feel so bad that you’re having a hard time with the tinsel. I’m sure whoever ends up with this bag if it’s not, you will be so very happy to have one and if they’re not and they seem a little standoffish with the compliments. I suggest they take a few minutes and look at your channel. I am quite sure you will not be making a second bag and I’d say your bag looks better than the original only because of the love and time you’ve put into it, will I be going through this with hair tinsel and whatever no Because my neighbors would run me out of the area because of all the curse words I’d be using, but you go girl you’re doing a wonderful job and I’m enjoying every moment of it and I think your bag is nicer by the way 😊🧡💛🍻🇨🇦

I have made and designed several bags with crochet. I took them out and about to check and see if anybody mentioned they liked it or whatever. Usually in the grocery store the cashier or another customer will say oh I like that bag and I say oh I made it thank you. Would you mind telling me how much you might pay for this bag. They look me straight in the eye and they say oh I don't know 10, 15 or maybe $20? Original design, hand stitched lining, custom pockets for phones or whatever and this is what they're willing to pay. The same with twin or full size blankets. People are willing to pay $300 or $600 for a handmade quilt even sewn by machine but they offer me $25 intricately designed and stitched crocheted blanket. I don't get it.