# DIY Dress Pouches The A Beautiful Mess Leather Pockets Update Basic Apparel By Jordy E | Published 2014-05-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-pockets References: [abeautifulmess](http://abeautifulmess.com/2012/01/how-to-add-leather-pockets-to-a-skirt.html) & [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/) The A Beautiful Mess How To Add Leather Pockets To A Skirt post offers a quick and easy way for one to update basic apparel. Although a wool skirt was used to demonstrate the DIY process, readers can replace the garment with nearly anything that would prove to be an aesthetically pleasing backdrop for the strips of brown hide. Only four steps are listed in this project, making it fairly easy to replicate at home. Furthermore, all one needs are scissors, measuring tape and a sewing machine. Although these pockets are relatively small, the size can of course be tampered with. Those who reinterpret the design may also choose to incorporate varying shapes and styles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Fashion Upgrades:** This trend highlights the growing interest in updating basic apparel through DIY methods, offering opportunities for brands to create DIY kits or provide tutorials. - **Customizable Clothing:** As demonstrated by this DIY project, there is a trend towards customizable clothing, creating opportunities for brands to offer personalized options and unique add-ons. - **Sustainable Fashion Accessories:** The use of leather scraps in this DIY project showcases the trend towards sustainability, suggesting opportunities for brands to repurpose materials and create eco-friendly accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** The DIY Fashion Upgrades trend presents an opportunity for fashion retailers to market and sell DIY kits or provide tutorials on upgrading basic apparel. - **Sewing and Craft Supplies:** The trend of Customizable Clothing opens up a market for sewing and craft supply companies to provide unique add-ons and supplies for consumers to personalize their clothing. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The trend of Sustainable Fashion Accessories creates a demand for brands and designers to repurpose materials and create eco-friendly fashion accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheese-Inspired Fashion Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-pocket-jeans.md) - [Electronic Device Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-quill.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) - [Minimalist Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags.md) - [Virtual Clothing Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-styler-studio.md) - [Ancient Geometric Pattern Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-convertible-bag.md) - [Handheld Garment Repair Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-mini.md) - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md)