# DIY Smartphone Cuffs This No-Sew Phone Armband Can Be Easily Made with Two Materials By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nosew-phone-armband References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/make-this-nosew-cell-phone-arm-band-from-a-plastic-placemat-2nd-funniest-thing-188341) & [lasmanualidades](http://www.lasmanualidades.com) Doesn't it seem like stores charge far too much for simple items like [mobile phone cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-phone-case)? Try making your own No-Sew Phone Armband and you'll end up spending a very small fraction of the price and it will only take a few minutes of your time. Marta from the 2nd Funniest Thing has provided online instructions for this DIY mp3 player cuff. It just requires a plastic placemat in your choice color, two hair elastics, some glue and a pair of scissors. You might find a ruler and a pencil useful as well. Place your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-clic-case-sling-bundle) in the center of the place mat and trace a cross shape around it. These help you to form the pocket and the straps for the No-Sew Phone Armband, which can be connected through the stretchy loops. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Phone Accessories:** Opportunity for businesses to provide DIY kits and tutorials for making personalized phone accessories. - **Affordable Mobile Device Accessories:** Potential for companies to offer low-cost alternatives to expensive mobile phone cases and armbands. - **Sustainable DIY Solutions:** Emerging market for eco-friendly and reusable materials in DIY phone accessory manufacturing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Supplies:** Craft stores can capitalize on the growing demand for materials needed to create DIY phone accessories. - **Tech Accessories:** Opportunity for tech accessory companies to develop affordable, customizable options for consumers. - **Sustainability:** Eco-conscious businesses can tap into the market by offering eco-friendly DIY phone accessory solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wrist-Worn Smartphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-phone-holder.md) - [Adjustable Phone Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sling.md) - [Origami-Inspired Magsafe Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcy-arimoto.md) - [Silicone Eco-Friendly Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexi-bands.md) - [Handheld Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elrow-industries-miniphone.md) - [Flexible Smartphone Carrying Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morf-strap.md) - [Playful Custom Tech Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-phone-case.md) - [Jewelry-Like Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rmour-candy-corner-protectors.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md)