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# DIY E-Shirts
StitchLits LED Sewing Kit Makes Electronic Apparel Effortless

By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-03-01 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stitchlits-led-sewing-kit
References: [talk2myshirt](http://www.talk2myshirt.com/blog/archives/1582) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18817493)

I'm a huge fan of [e-shirts and electronic apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing), so Kate Hartman's StitchLits LED Sewing Kit immediately caught my eye. She's put together a kit for sale on [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etsy-and-kacey-musgraves) that allows anyone to make their own DIY e-shirts at home.

You can use Kate Hartman's StitchLits LED Sewing Kit to illuminate a shirt, purse, bag, jacket, pair of shoes, and anything else you can think of. The kit contains, according to Hartman's Etsy listing, white [sewable LEDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-esthetics), a needle (and needle threader), conductive thread, a coin cell battery, a sewable battery holder, and a snap to serve as a power switch.

If you're still all thumbs, Kate Hartman has posted an [Instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/How_to_Sew_StitchLits/) tutorial on how to get started using her StitchLits LED Sewing Kit.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 29% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **E-shirts:** The trend of electronic apparel is expanding, offering opportunities for businesses to create innovative designs and build interactive experiences.
- **DIY Fashion:** The DIY fashion trend is gaining popularity, providing an opportunity for businesses to offer customizable and personalized products.
- **LED Technology:** The advancement of LED technology is opening doors for businesses to integrate lighting into various products, including clothing and accessories.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can tap into the DIY fashion trend by offering DIY kits and personalized products to cater to consumers' desire to express their individuality.
- **Electronics Manufacturing:** With the growing demand for electronic apparel, electronics manufacturers can explore the production of integrated LED technologies for clothing and accessories.
- **Craft Supplies:** Craft supply businesses can benefit from the trend of DIY fashion by providing a wide range of materials and tools specifically designed for creating electronic apparel.

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