# Braided Jersey Sweaters This Weave Shirt by Trash to Couture Will Breathe New Life into Clothes By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2013-02-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weave-shirt-by-trash-to-couture References: [trashtocouture](http://www.trashtocouture.com/2011/11/weaving-old-tshirts.html) As the old adage goes, simple is always better. This weave shirt by Trash to Couture recognizes and capitalizes on this fact. Using strips made from a similar fabric to the shirt you have chosen, ladies can add a twist to their sweaters. In a similar manner and technique used for basket weaving, this weave shirt by Trash to Couture can be easily created. It may be a little time-consuming at first, but looking at the photographs of the end result it seem worth the investment. Paired with some classic boot-cut jeans and some boots, this outfit will make you look superbly fashionable with minimal effort. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 69% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Fashion:** Trash to Couture's innovative weave shirt technique promotes reusing and updating old clothes to create new fashionable looks. - **DIY Fashion:** Trash to Couture's easy-to-follow instructions for creating a weave shirt will inspire a trend in creating personalized fashion at home. - **Texture Trend:** The braided jersey sweater trend started by Trash to Couture creates a unique textured look that will be coveted in future fashion collections. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Trash to Couture's eco-friendly fashion approach highlights an opportunity for the fashion industry to explore sustainability and green practices. - **Craft Industry:** Trash to Couture's weave shirt technique creates a new market for DIY craft materials and kits that can be distributed to craft suppliers and enthusiasts. - **Textile Industry:** Trash to Couture's use of unconventional techniques to create unique textures highlights an opportunity for the textile industry to innovate and explore new methods for fabric design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Cable Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-wool-sweater.md) - [Distressed Luxury Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distressed-luxury-knitwear.md) - [Classic Fisherman-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafarer-cotton-sweaters.md) - [Breathable All-American Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ropeknit-yuma-hemp-crew.md) - [Weaved Detail Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-force-1.md) - [Soufflé Yarn Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-souffl-yarn.md) - [Handcrafted Fall Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-solana.md) - [Understated Men's Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herdsman-sweater-collection.md) - [Ornate Cashmere Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embroidered-cashmere-sweater.md)