# Quirky Craft Rentals Costura in Barcelona Offers a Space to Slow Down and Get Creative By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-11-02 | Updated 2011-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costura References: [veraciria](http://www.veraciria.com/blog/2011/11/costura-tienda-barcelona/#content) & [costuratienda](http://www.costuratienda.com/) If you love creating your own crafty designs but can’t afford a sewing machine, Costura can take care of all those technicalities. Newly opened and located in [Barcelona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-barcelona-edition), the store offers all those creative individuals out there the chance to let their artistic side take a leap. Costura offers sewing machines for rent by the hour and has a bevy of quirky and unique fabrics for use. For those who want to get into sewing but don’t yet know how to actually do it, Costura has classes that will take you through step by step. Costura is full of knick knacks and adorable accessories that will definitely inspire you to make something new and exciting. Promoting the idea of slowing down and smelling the roses, Costura definitely offers that and so much more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Craft Rentals:** Renting craft tools and equipment allows individuals to explore their creativity without the financial burden of purchasing expensive equipment. - **Creative Workspaces:** Providing dedicated spaces for creative individuals to collaborate and develop their crafts fosters innovation and inspiration. - **Artistic Classes:** Offering classes and workshops for beginners helps to cultivate the next generation of artists and makers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Supply Retail:** The craft supply retail industry can capitalize on the trend of craft rentals by partnering with rental services to offer a comprehensive creative experience. - **Co-working Spaces:** Co-working spaces can incorporate creative workspaces to attract artists and makers, providing them with a dedicated environment to pursue their craft. - **Education and Training:** The education and training industry can tap into the demand for artistic classes by developing comprehensive programs and courses for aspiring artists and crafters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Sewing Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nouvelle-danse.md) - [In-Store Repair Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-it-for-longer.md) - [Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-atelier.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Handheld Garment Repair Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-mini.md) - [Creative Store Retail Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-sew-shop.md) - [Multipurpose Pre-Cut Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-tyg.md) - [Family-Run Online Fabric Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-fabric-store.md) - [Brightly Designed Studio Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mestiz.md)