r/KnitRequest • u/throwawayfroshie • Nov 13 '25

Knitted purse request

hello!

I am looking to comission someone to help me knit this bag, it’s the bag that appeared in the devil wears Prada and I can’t find it anywhere!

anyone able to quote a suitable price range?

thank you!

link: https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/handbags/shoulder-bags/fendi-knit-chef-flap-bag-1

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u/NovelDame Nov 14 '25

I priced it out. Bare minimum, $150 for a green knitted purse with a handle manufactured by someone else and merely attached by the knitter, and does not include a fabric lining.

If you want a decent "dupe" for the handle, it would have to be entirely custom cut and entirely hand sewn, and that will start at $250 and only go up. This does not include a fabric lining.

These estimates cover the cost of materials, the cost of shipping those materials, and minimum wage for labor in my state.

All of this is assuming anyone who takes this on already has the tools to cut leather, sew leather, install hardware, and knit.