# DIY Canvas-Patched Jackets This Tutorial is Perfect for Updating an Out-of-Date Jean Jacket By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-09-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvaspatched-jackets References: [skunkboyblog](http://www.skunkboyblog.com/2014/09/make-your-own-canvas-patches-with-ink.html) While [denim shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-bandits-midtown-denim-jacket) are a staple for any wardrobe, wearing outfits similar to others is often a risk, which is why these [canvas-patched jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-americana) offer a fun alternative to your store-bought designs. Offering a tutorial on how to easily attach a canvas drawing of anything your heart desires, this DIY activity is a great way to reinvent a classic piece of clothing into a wonderfully customized creation. Simply requiring materials such as canvas fabric, an iron and an ink jet printer, this DIY canvas-patched jacket activity will definitely showcase your affinity for unique clothing designs. Allowing individuals to showcase their love for hobbies, or in this case cats, this DIY activity is a great way to use your [arts and crafts skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Demon-Slayer-Paint-Kit) to add brand new features to clothes you most likely already have. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Customized Clothing:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by offering personalized, DIY options for updating and reinventing clothing. - **Canvas Art:** Opportunity to disrupt the art industry by creating a new market for canvas designs specifically for clothing customization. - **DIY Fashion:** Opportunity to disrupt the DIY and crafting industry by providing tutorials and materials for creating unique, customized clothing designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the trend of personalized, DIY clothing by offering DIY kits or workshops. - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to expand their market by creating canvas designs specifically for clothing customization. - **Crafting:** Opportunity for crafting supply stores to provide specialized materials and tools for DIY fashion projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reinforced Japanese-Inspired Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-sashiko-chore-jacket.md) - [Boxy Botanical Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-jacket.md) - [Heritage Varsity Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trends-of-varsity-jackets.md) - [Ornate Western Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwest-birch-studded-denim.md) - [Statement Jacket Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-gaia-x-raxxy.md) - [Denim-Covered Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-nuriev.md) - [Demon Slayer Paint kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Demon-Slayer-Paint-Kit.md) - [Sports Brand Workwear Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-life-fullzip-unlined-jacket.md) - [Rugged Fashion-Forward Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjackets-affordable-fashion.md)