# DIY Ruffled Skirts This ‘a pair and a spare’ DIY Bottom is Inspired by Top Fashion Des By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2013-01-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-pair-and-a-spare-diy-bottom References: [apair-andaspare.blogspot](http://apair-andaspare.blogspot.ca/2013/01/diy-balenciaga-inspired-ruffle-skirt.html) This ‘a pair and a spare’ DIY bottom can be constructed using [thrift store finds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backup-underwear) and a little creativity. Garnering inspiration from [Balenciaga’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/towel-skirt) 2012 season collection, this skirt infuses designer looks with [cost-effective clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-and-christian-siriano). This particular DIY was used by taking a simple black skirt and adding a black and white ruffled asymmetrical hem. Adding a striking shade contrast to a classic black skirt makes this skirt perfect for cocktail parties or debuts at fashion events all over the world. By following the step-by-step instructions and pictured tutorial, this a pair and a spare DIY bottom can be made with minimal hassle. Geneva, the creative mind behind this DIY blog, proves that one can have great style and fashion sense without falling victim to marked-up prices and highway robbery at specialty boutiques. All one really needs is the necessary materials, motivation and a creative spark. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by encouraging consumers to create their own unique clothing pieces using affordable materials and creativity. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by promoting the use of thrift store finds and repurposing materials to create stylish and eco-friendly garments. - **Affordable Luxury:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by inspiring consumers to recreate high-end designer looks at lower costs using DIY techniques and cost-effective clothing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by tapping into the growing demand for DIY fashion and promoting creativity among consumers. - **Thrift Stores:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the thrift store industry by targeting DIY fashion enthusiasts and offering a wider range of affordable materials for their creative projects. - **Craft Supplies:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the craft supplies industry by collaborating with DIY fashion bloggers and influencers to offer specialized materials and tools for creating unique garments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Towel-Resembling Luxe Skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/towel-skirt.md) - [Underwear-Imitating Hybrid Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-off-brief-skirt.md) - [Sporty Modular Cargo Skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-cargo-midi.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [One-Legged Luxury Fashion Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onelegged-jean.md) - [Surplus Fabric Childrenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remake-by-burberry.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md) - [Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loutre-2.md)