Sustainable Style Exchange and Mending Clinic
About this Event
Bring gently worn, high-quality clothing and accessories—including shoes, bags, backpacks, scarves, gloves, hats, and sunglasses—to exchange for new-to-you favorites. All genders welcome.
In addition to the swap, enjoy fitting, restyling, and upcycling tips, and bring up to two items to our mending clinic for basic repairs or advice. (No reservations required)
Attendees will also be entered into a free raffle for pre-loved, professionally reconditioned vintage sewing machines and other prizes.
Schedule on August 15 (Details below in Agenda section)
- 11:00 AM: Workshop1 - Eco-printing Presentation
- 11:00 AM: Workshop 2 - From Unused to Uniquely Yours
- 1:00 PM: Workshop 3 - Sewing Machine Confidence: Selection, Setup, and Care
- 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Clothing and accessories exchange, mending clinic, and demonstrations
Item Drop-Off Dates
To help us organize the exchange, drop off items in advance (for a 2nd raffle ticket):
- Sunday, August 9: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday, August 11: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Friday, August 14: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
You may also bring items on Saturday, August 15, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. However, same-day donations must be sorted before you can begin browsing, subject to delay, and they are not eligible for the bonus raffle entry offered with advance drop-off.
GUIDELINES:
- Adult sizes only.
- All clothes must be laundered and, except for sweaters, pants, and accessories, hung.
- No underwear, swimwear, stained, dirty, worn-out, damaged items, or used gym clothes.
- To ensure everyone gets something that lasts, we encourage the exchange of natural fibers and slow fashion pieces, and items you would gift to a friend.
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop 1: Creative Clothing Upcycling Through Eco-Printing
Info: Learn how to enhance clothes and accessories through eco-printing on natural fabrics and clothing (e.g., flower pounding, leaf bleaching, turmeric anthotype, and cyanotype printing techniques)
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop 2: From Unused to Uniquely Yours
Info: Give leftover fabric a second life. Learn how to transform fabric scraps, damaged textiles, and clothing remnants into unique embellishments, repairs, and wearable art. Participants will learn simple upcycling techniques such as adding patchwork, appliqué, fabric collage, pockets, and decorative accents to refresh garments and accessories.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
First Admission to Sustainable Style Exchange
Info: Those who reserved a ticket for the first admission may enter between 12:00 PM and 130: PM.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Workshop 3: Sewing Machine Confidence: Selection, Setup, and Care
Info: Select the right sewing machine for your needs, understand how it works, and learn tips to fine-tune settings. Get comfortable with using and maintaining your machine and learn the steps to troubleshoot problems.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Second Admission to Sustainable Style Exchange
Info: Those who reserved a ticket to the second admission may enter between 130:PM and 3:00 PM.
Where is it happening?
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