Fashion in the 1970s advanced from uniformity to individuality. As a result, the number of people involved in producing handmade fashion increased gradually in the 1980s—a new subculture movement we named “handmade fashion as a hobby.” There were five main factors that contributed to the rise of this subculture: women’s consciousness about their lifestyle, the tendency toward an active lifestyle, a practical use of leisure time, the household economy for leisure, and the desire for participation in a cultural activity. Statistical data were analyzed to gather evidence of these transformational factors and to clarify the contemporary relevance of the handmade fashion as a hobby movement.
