# 60s Fashion-Inspired Tutorials History Completely Repeats Itself with This Bell Bottom DIY By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2013-11-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-bottom References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-bell-bottoms/) Go back in time and tune into your inner flower child with this bell bottom DIY. Look at it as being "enviro-fashionably-friendly" and [upcycle a pair of skinny jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-jeans) you forgot you had. An old pair of skinny jeans you've bravely decided to transform, a sewing machine, scrap denim or funky fabric, a pair of scissors, seam ripper, and a ruler are all you need for this fashion-reviving project. This crafty activity is a little more time-consuming than most but the final result is definitely worth it. Create them as a gift for a previous happy hippie or just add a little history to your wardrobe. With [retro looks making a comeback](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-den) anyways, this psychedelic bell bottom DIY is incredibly hard to ignore. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Retro DIY Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to provide more DIY tutorials for upcycling and repurposing old clothing to cater to the growing demand for sustainable fashion. - **Upcycling:** Innovative companies like Patagonia can create new lines of fashion and offer DIY tutorials that show consumers how to upcycle their old clothing, reducing environmental waste and helping to create a circular economy. - **70s Revival:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the resurgence in popularity of 70s-inspired styles by releasing new collections that draw inspiration from the era while incorporating modern twists. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage DIY tutorials and upcycling methods to create sustainable fashion practices, providing environmentally-friendly options to consumers who are eager to reduce their environmental impact. - **Crafts:** Crafts retailers can provide workshops and tutorials to their customers on creating upcycled and sustainable fashion items, providing added value while promoting eco-friendly practices. - **Environmental Sustainability:** With the rise of sustainable fashion practices, there is an opportunity for companies to create innovative solutions and products that promote environmental sustainability and establish themselves as socially responsible brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flattering Retro Oversized Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jnco.md) - [Eco-Friendly Denim Dyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-dye.md) - [Understated High Rise Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-rise-wide-leg.md) - [Nature-Inspired Denim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springsummer-2025-denim-collection.md) - [Memory-Shaped Denim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-jeans-2025.md) - [Curve-Enhancing Wide Leg Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-jeans-lily.md) - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md) - [Historical Fashion Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/number-that-changed-everything.md) - [Versatile Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-denim.md)