# DIY Upcycled Sequin Cushions This DIY Pillow Brings Old Sequin Dresses Back to Life By Jen Chae | Published 2013-06-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-pillow References: [sisterssuitcaseblog](http://www.sisterssuitcaseblog.com/2012/12/diy-sequin-pillow.html) If you’ve got an old sequin dress, skirt of shirt that you aren’t thinking of wearing ever again, give it a makeover with this DIY pillow project. Sequins are a lot of work to sew on individually, but with an already-sequined fabric at hand, a pillow case can be made easily. Blogger My Sister’s Suitcase found this sequined dress for $10, which is less than what [sequin pillow cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishpillow-by-original-squishmallows) normally cost. Realizing that the dimensions of a skirt is roughly around the same as a $2 cushion from [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-tyg), the blogger filled out the cut-up [skirt with the pillow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resten). This tutorial is a great example of picking out a pattern or material that you like to make something else out of it. You may never wear that dress again, but now you have a long-lasting, sparkly cushion in your living room. The full tutorial is available on the My Sister’s Suitcase blog. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling Fashion:** Opportunity for businesses to promote sustainable fashion by encouraging customers to repurpose old clothing into new home decor items like sequin cushions. - **DIY Home Decor:** Opportunity for businesses to cater to the growing trend of DIY home decor by providing tutorials and resources for repurposing old clothes into stylish and personalized items. - **Sustainable Interior Design:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the demand for sustainable interior design by offering products and services that repurpose old clothing and incorporate them into home decor. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can benefit from the trend of upcycling by offering guidance and resources on how customers can repurpose their old clothes into unique home decor items. - **Home Decor:** Home decor businesses can capitalize on the popularity of DIY projects by providing materials and tutorials specifically tailored for repurposing old clothing into fashionable home decor items. - **Interior Design Services:** Interior design service providers can incorporate sustainable design practices by assisting clients in repurposing their old clothing into stylish and eco-friendly home decor elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Designer Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kara.md) - [Handcrafted Rustic Pillow Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-cover.md) - [Opulent Floral Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-hackney.md) - [Upcycled CD Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-disc-chair.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Vibrant Designer Decor Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-decor-pillow.md) - [Dust-Based Soft Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/done-dusted.md) - [Exuberant Love-Inspired Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laura-dro-designs.md) - [Glossy Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-sofa.md)