# DIY Laptop Blankets Ars Technica Shows You How to Turn Your Favorite Blanky into a Useful Case By Susan Read | Published 2009-08-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-laptop-blankets References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5335387/make-your-own-laptop-sleeve-out-of-any-fabric) & [arstechnica](http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2009/08/how-to-make-your-own-laptop-sleeve.ars) Tired of always sporting that [briefcase-look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-briefcase) when you’re carrying around your laptop? Wish your technological accessories could match your unique sense of style? Ars Technica is showing us how to flex our creative muscles by posting a comprehensive DIY laptop blanket guide. With step-by-step instructions, including a link to a [Youtube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board) sewing tutorial, the site shows you how to turn whatever fabric you have lying around into a stylish and personalized laptop blanket for your [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitalink-keyboard) or PC. The laptop blanket won’t save your laptop from falls, but it will protect against scratching. Plus, anything that adds a little colour to our home or office space is always nice. Major bonus is that you get to choose your own design, and feel the warm-fuzzies that go along with any DIY project. This DIY laptop blanket looks like a great rainy day recession-friendly project! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Laptop Covers:** Opportunity for companies to develop modular laptop covers that can be personalized using different materials. - **Fashionable Tech Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion companies to collaborate with technology companies to produce stylish tech accessories, like laptop cases. - **Customized Office Gear:** Opportunity for startups to create unique office gear that can be customized to match individual preferences and style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Textiles:** Textile companies can capitalize on this trend by offering affordable and sustainable materials for DIY laptop covers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can incorporate customizable features in their tech accessories to cater to the unique preferences of their customers. - **Office Supplies:** Office supply companies can innovate by offering personalized office gear that lets individuals express their individuality in their workspace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fray-Free Fabric Laptop Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-laptop-case.md) - [Arm-Freeing Blanket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-wata-tank-blanket.md) - [Waterproof Laptop Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-laptop-sleeve.md) - [Shock-Absorbing Laptop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-5.md) - [Ultra-Slim Laptop Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraslim-laptop-sleeve.md) - [Dual-Material Laptop Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardgraft-5050-macbook-pro-sleeve.md) - [Chair-Shaped Blanket Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-chair-wrap.md) - [Laptop-Stowing Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapcase.md) - [Book-Inspired Tech Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-bookbook-caddysack.md)