# DIY Stylish Scarf Watches These Scarf Watches Upcycle Old Timepieces into a Neat DIY Accessory By M | Published 2013-07-05 | Updated 2013-07-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-accessory References: [apairandasparediy](http://apairandasparediy.com/2011/10/diy-leopard-print-scarf-watch-diyweektoday.html) If you're looking for a fun weekend project, this DIY accessory tutorial is a simple, quick and fool-proof way to upcycle a favorite fall scarf into a nifty watch. A creative mix between a timepiece and a bracelet, this DIY scarf watch is a creative take on the average clock. To create this super chic DIY accessory, take an unused -- but thin --scarf and a watch that has a removable strap. After removing the strap from the watch face, you can thread the scarf through the metallic strap loops underneath the watch face. The scarf then acts as a malleable strap that will fit any sized wrist. You can wrap this scarf watch several times around your wrist, knot it or even create a creative twist design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling Accessories:** The trend of upcycling old items into trendy accessories opens up opportunities for creative and sustainable product development. - **DIY Fashion Projects:** The rise of DIY fashion projects presents opportunities for businesses to provide tutorials, kits, and materials for consumers to create their own unique accessories. - **Customizable Wearable Tech:** The demand for wearable tech that can be customized to individual preferences opens up opportunities for businesses to create innovative products like scarf watches. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can tap into the upcycling trend by offering DIY kits and tutorials for consumers to create their own scarf watches. - **Craft and Hobby:** Craft and hobby stores can provide materials and tools for consumers to create DIY scarf watches and capitalize on the DIY fashion project trend. - **Wearable Technology:** Companies in the wearable technology industry can explore the concept of customizable wearable accessories, like scarf watches, to offer personalized and unique products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [Shirt Cuff-Integrated Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuff-watch.md) - [Modernized Vintage Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-alarm-clock-wristwatch.md) - [Time-Telling Cufflinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-patina-2023-collection.md) - [Liquid Droplet DIY Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droplet-watch.md) - [Watch Movement DIY Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-nh36.md) - [Haute Fashion Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-mm6-maison-margiela-collection.md) - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md) - [Next-Gen Pocket Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arsham-droplet.md)