Turn Vintage Fabric Designs into Plump Pumpkins with This Fun DIY Guide
Tana Makmanee — October 25, 2013 — Special
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These retro fabric pumpkins are a wonderfully crafty alternative to the more traditional pumpkin carvings you would find on Halloween.
While purchasing a plump orange pumpkin is often one of the most nostalgic parts about celebrating Halloween, why not add some retro features to the tradition and create pumpkin-shaped products that are hand-stitched yourself. Offering arts and crafts individuals a brand new way to celebrate Halloween, these fabric pumpkins are serving to revolutionize typical decorations in a whole new way. Simply requiring a few retro or vintage pieces of fabric and some sewing material, these pretty pumpkin designs can be easily hand-sewn in a short amount of time.
Featured on the site 'Cottage Industry Shop,' this DIY project is a unique way to add some retro appeal to an otherwise eerie and dark holiday.
While purchasing a plump orange pumpkin is often one of the most nostalgic parts about celebrating Halloween, why not add some retro features to the tradition and create pumpkin-shaped products that are hand-stitched yourself. Offering arts and crafts individuals a brand new way to celebrate Halloween, these fabric pumpkins are serving to revolutionize typical decorations in a whole new way. Simply requiring a few retro or vintage pieces of fabric and some sewing material, these pretty pumpkin designs can be easily hand-sewn in a short amount of time.
Featured on the site 'Cottage Industry Shop,' this DIY project is a unique way to add some retro appeal to an otherwise eerie and dark holiday.
Trend Themes
1. Handmade Halloween Decor - The trend of creating handmade Halloween decorations is disrupting the market for traditional store-bought decorations.
2. Sustainable Home Crafts - The trend of sustainable and eco-friendly DIY crafts is creating opportunities for craft companies to offer more eco-conscious materials and alternatives.
3. Retro Revival - The trend of incorporating vintage designs into modern DIY projects is disrupting traditional crafting trends and providing new creative possibilities.
Industry Implications
1. Arts and Crafts Supplies - The arts and crafts supplies industry can take advantage of the trend toward handmade Halloween decor by offering more retro and vintage fabrics and sustainable materials.
2. Eco-friendly Materials - The trend of sustainable home crafts is creating opportunities for companies that specialize in eco-friendly materials to market and expand their offerings to this growing market segment.
3. DIY Online Communities - The trend of creating and sharing DIY projects online is providing opportunities for crafting communities to grow and for businesses that offer online tutorials and workshops.
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