# Homemade Fringed Purses The DIY Tassel Bag Charm Gives You a Fierce Up-to-Date Look By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-tassel-bag-charm References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-tassel-bag-charm/) It's totally chic to have some fringe going on in your day-to-day outfits, and the ladies at Honestly WTF have made this easy and cheap thanks to their DIY [Tassel Bag Charm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bissell-x-susan-alexandra) tutorial. There's no need to run out shopping and spend tons of money on a new bag; all you need to do is make one of these to give an [old purse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-leather-purses) a fun and fashionable update. Just grab some [leather fringe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/31-phillip-lim-x-baileys-mini-market-tote), a ball chain, a rubber band and a pair of scissors. The instructions on their site give you a step-by-step guide to create this simple DIY project. You'll probably become fringe-obsessed after gawking at these gorgeous and affordable creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 69% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Fashion:** Opportunity to tap into the growing trend of DIY fashion by providing tutorials and materials for creating personalized accessories. - **Fashion Upcycling:** Opportunity to offer innovative solutions for updating and repurposing old fashion items, such as adding fringe to purses for a trendy look. - **Affordable Accessories:** Opportunity to cater to the demand for low-cost and stylish accessories by providing DIY tutorials and materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Supplies:** Opportunity for craft supply companies to offer a range of fringe materials, tools, and tutorials to DIY enthusiasts. - **Fashion E-commerce:** Opportunity for online fashion retailers to promote and sell DIY kits and accessories for updating and customizing old fashion items. - **Fashion Blogging:** Opportunity for fashion bloggers and influencers to create content centered around DIY fashion projects, showcasing different ways to incorporate fringe into outfits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Fashion Bag Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bag-charm.md) - [Adorable Nylon Bag Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggu-crescent-bag-charm.md) - [Juice Pouch Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouch-purse.md) - [DIY Leather Keychain Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-keychain-kit.md) - [Crystallized Bottle Bag Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peroni.md) - [Glam Bracelet-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit.md) - [Glamorous Drawstring Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-fleming-drawstring-bag.md) - [Botanical Bag Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linea-handbag-charm.md) - [Stylish Granola Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frances-valentine.md)