Craft Survey

This survey is part of a Ph.D. term paper intended to gain insight and perspective from those who participate in the apparel focused segments of the modern craft scene. As the number of participants continues to grow, media coverage increases and mainstream fashion production is inspired by it, often replicating the underground craft styles. With this swell in attention, it is important to promote accurate comprehension. Your participation in this survey is key because participants' first-hand perspectives add unique insight into craft producers, consumers and products. The survey data will be combined with a review of literature including texts written by crafters as well as by social scientists. There is space provided in the survey to optionally include your contact information for follow-up discussion and identification.

Monica Sklar, skla0014@umn.edu

Survey Questions

1.Politics play a role in my participation in crafts:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
2.Feminism plays a role in my participation in crafts:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
3.Subculture plays a role in my participation in crafts:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
4.Environmental issues play a role in my crafting:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
5.The craft scene I am involved with is different than traditional craft circles:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
6.All crafting communities are similar or the same:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
7.I feel a connection to crafters in history:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
8.My motivation for crafting is a relationship with women through history:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
9.I want crafting to be my primary career:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
10.Crafting is a part of my social life:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
11.Most of my craft activities are solitary:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
12.Most of my craft activities take place with others:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
13.Redoing, remaking, and/or recycling is important to my crafting:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
14.My crafts are constructed basically from scratch (new materials):
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
15.I find crafting physically and/or mentally exciting:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
16.I find crafting physically and/or mentally relaxing:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
17.My motivation for crafting is having affordable apparel:
Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree
18. Did you learn crafting skills and resources from:
Self  Relative  Friends  Media  Other
19. Did you learn about the modern craft movement from:
Self  Relative  Friends  Media  Other
20.My products are available for sale at brick-and-mortar stores:
Yes  No
21.My products are available for sale at craft fairs:
Yes  No
22.My products are available for sale on the Internet:
Yes  No
23.My products are not for sale:
Yes  No
24.Most of my projects I keep for myself:
Yes  No
25.Most of my projects I give to others via gift or trade:
Yes  No
26.What percentage of your wardrobe is vintage:
0  50  25  75  100
27.What percentage of your wardrobe is crafts:
0  50  25  75  100
28.What percentage of your wardrobe is from mainstream mass market stores:
0  50  25  75  100
29.What percentage of your wardrobe is from small brand boutiques:
0  50  25  75  100
30.What percentage of your wardrobe would be considered high end designer brands:
0  50  25  75  100
31.What percentage of your monthly income do you spend a month on crafting:
0  50  25  75  100
32.Do you have (or are you working on) an art or design degree:
Yes  No
33.I spend x hours crafting per week.
Below 5  5-10  10-20  21-30  31-40  41-50  51+
34.I spend x hours at work per week.
Below 5  5-10  10-20  21-30  31-40  41-50  51+
35.I spend x hours at school per week.
Below 5  5-10  10-20  21-30  31-40  41-50  51+
36.I spend x hours consuming any media per week.
Below 5  5-10  10-20  21-30  31-40  41-50  51+
37.I spend x amount of hours socializing by choice per week.
Below 5  5-10  10-20  21-30  31-40  41-50  51+

Influences

We are interested in what influences your work. For each of the following, please indicate how influential this source is on your craft, and name some examples of that source (if applicable).

38.Magazines/Books/publications.
Not very influential  Somewhat influential  Very influential

39.Blogs/Internet sources.
Not very influential  Somewhat influential  Very influential

40.Individuals.
Not very influential  Somewhat influential  Very influential

41.Historical, Political, Social movements.
Not very influential  Somewhat influential  Very influential

42.Specific Brands/Stores/Designers.
Not very influential  Somewhat influential  Very influential

Open Ended Questions

43 Why do you feel crafting is gaining popularity?

44 What words, phrases, and titles would you use to describe the craft world in which you participate?

45 What do you think makes this craft community special or different, either from the rest of the craft community, or from society at large?

46 What would you miss most if you had to stop crafting entirely?

Demographics

47 Your age (years):
48 Your gender:
Male   Female
49 Highest level of education completed or almost completed:
50 Your combined household annual income:

Personal Information (optional)

You can optionally include your contact information for further participation in this ongoing research, follow-up discussion, and identification. If you choose not to include optional contact information your answers will remain anonymous.

Name:
Email:
Phone: --
Address:
Website:
Blog:
Store:
Brand:
Affiliations:
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