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SWAP

O-Rama-Rama



 

SWAP


Bring a bag of unwanted clothing and a small donation ($20 or what you can afford). Your bag will be added to the swap pile. Everyone is welcome to take a little or a lot from the swap pile while working on swap items. Leave with all the clothes you can carry!



MAKE

Silkscreening Station:  One of our most popular stations each year!  Add a cool graphic to your project.  Dozens of awesome pre-made screens will be able along with volunteers to take you step by step through the process of adding it to your garment. 


Jewelry Station:  Make amazing new jewelry from old fabric and beading.  Also try out our button machine!


Sewing Stations:  If you are familiar with a sewing machine, sit right down and go to town!  If you are new or want to try a more advanced technique, just ask our volunteers for help!


Embroidery Station:  One of the easiest ways to add a crafty touch to an outfit is embroidery!  Rockin’ patterns from sponsors Sublime Stitching and Subversive Cross Stitch breath new life into this traditional craft.


Handbag Station:  New this year!  Create unique bags from jackets, skirts, and jeans. 


T-Shirt Reconstruction Station:  After the popularity of our t-shirt scarves last year, we are expanding the station to include dozens of projects you can make from old discarded t-shirts.  You won’t believe all the possibilities!


Knitting Circle:  Pull up a chair and spend some time learning to knit or crochet. 




ON THE STAGE

Saturday, February 12, 2011 Schedule

DIY Body Form Demonstration - 11am:  Did you know you can make an affordable body form to exactly your dimensions?  We’ll show you how!


Inspiration Fashion Show - 12:30pmGet inspired by beautiful vintage, second-hand and reuse outfits.  MCed by Chicago’s very own Size Eight Sketch Comedy!


Music by Joe Griffin - 1-3pm:  Back by popular demand!


Hat Making Demonstration - 1pm:  Learn to make adorable hats from scrap fabrics!





 

Hear Swap-O-Rama-Rama founder Wendy Tremayne explain the event in her own words..






















Swap-O-Rama-Rama is licensed by a creative commons license.

To learn more about past swaps or swaps in other cities, please visit swaporamarama.org.

 

WHAT TO BRING

Unwanted clothing, fabric, embellishments, accessories &  sheets.  All items should be clean & in reasonably good condition. 



 

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Swap-O-Rama-Rama is a clothing swap and series of do-it-yourself workshops in which a community explores creative reuse through the recycling of used clothing.


 

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SUGGESTED DONATION

  $20 + a bag of clothes

  ($10 Students & Seniors)