# Flatpack Fabric Stitchers The Foldable Sewing Machine Sheds Bulk for Handier Haberdashery By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-sewing-machine References: [blog.leibal](http://blog.leibal.com/products/foldable-sewing-machine/) & [rjsb.moonfruit](http://rjsb.moonfruit.com/) I'm a sewer myself, but the inconvenient process of lugging my machine up from the basement and setting it up on the dining table is enough to deter me from beginning many new projects. Unconventionally, this Foldable Sewing Machine is a fantastic design that enables people without a designated craft space to keep their equipment handy. Richard Burrow came up with a crisp and contemporary body for his cutting-edge contraption that actually flattens to just over an inch in thickness when collapsed at its hinges. A rigid rectangularity makes this possible, giving the device the distinctive character of a newfangled Bauhaus aesthetic. A [clean and sleek minimalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table) defines the identity of the Foldable Sewing Machine. Dials and knobs are reduced to touch-sensitive icons and inset buttons for a much smoother stitching setup and [easy storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Foldable Sewing Machines:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market compact sewing machines that can be easily folded and stored. - **Minimalist Design:** Potential for incorporating clean and sleek design elements in various products, making them more visually appealing and space-saving. - **Touch-sensitive Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to integrate touch-sensitive icons and buttons in different devices for enhanced user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Sewing:** Potential for manufacturers in the sewing industry to create foldable sewing machines for the convenience of customers without dedicated craft spaces. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Opportunity for companies in the furniture and home decor industry to design furniture with a minimalist aesthetic to appeal to customers seeking sleek and space-saving options. - **Electronics and Technology:** Potential for integrating touch-sensitive technology in various electronic devices, including sewing machines, to provide a more user-friendly interface. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Sewing Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nouvelle-danse.md) - [Flatpack Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-washing-machine.md) - [Foldable Pilates Equipment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-pilates-equipment.md) - [Flat-Packed Wooden Stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-stool-concept.md) - [Space-Saving Foldable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-desk1.md) - [Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-wooden-workstation.md) - [Fold-Down Workstation Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workspace-furniture-solution.md) - [Foldable Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pqp-design.md) - [Flatpack Origami Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-computer-mouse.md)