Posted by monique on 2004-11-09 15:49:47
Post Subject: clothes swap party in South Jersey/ Philly or D.C Area
Hello ladies, I'm new the site and I love what you're all about. I was hoping to find out if anyone knows of or is throwing any clothes swap parties in any of these areas. I would really love to trade some things and meet new people.
Posted by magickallycrafty on 2004-12-08 05:28:04
Post Subject: OC Cali peoples
OK so I'm wondering where all the North OC people are at? I wanna hang out with some cool crafty people!!
Also, I wanted to see if anyone would be up for a plus size clothes swap party. I have tons of clothes and they need to find new homes haha. So anyway, whatchya think?
Posted by Karen on 2004-04-13 18:02:40
Post Subject: how to throw a girly clothing swap
How to throw a clothes swap aka naked lady party:
Save your unwanted clothes (shoes, accessories, nail polish and even sheets have also been known to be traded) in a bag, throw a party, share the goodies amongst yourselves and then take the leftovers to the local homeless shelter or thrift store. All you need is a private place with lots of room & a full-length mirror.
The basic rules are:
1. Clothes must be cleaned & in good repair.
2. You don't "trade" one garment for one garment -- you pour all the bags into a pile and dive in!
3. It's fair to set aside a couple of goodies that you know would suit one person in particular, but this should be kept to a minimum to promote the feeling of sharing.
4. If you see something at the same time as someone else, be polite and let her try it on. Maybe you won't like it, so fighting or arguing will have been for nothing. Maybe it's absolutely perfect for her and meant to be hers. Maybe she won't like it & you'll get it without a fuss.
5. No boys allowed! Boys' clothing is of course a whole 'nother thing -- who doesn't like castoff jeans and t-shirts?
PS. I got this info from http://www.dork.com/rubyslipper/swap.htm
Posted by Katrin on 2005-02-19 13:14:15
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There was a recycled clothes swap? I guess I didn't pay attention 'cause I don't do swaps very often. But I love the idea of taking someone else's stuff, making something new out of it and giving it back. And I've been having lots of fun with recycled-clothes projects lately. If there's another swap like this, I want in!
Nikki-shell: It's my understanding that Koolaid (I'm guessing any brand of powdered drink mix, without sugar already added, works the same) is only colorfast on animal fibers like wool. That's why it washed out of your cotton top. But yeah, another kind of dye will fix it right up!
Posted by monique on 2004-11-09 15:48:28
Post Subject: clothes swap party in South Jersey/ Philly or D.C Area
Hello ladies, I'm new the site and I love what you're all about. I was hoping to find out if anyone knows of or is throwing any clothes swap parties in any of these areas. I would really love to trade some things and meet new people.
Posted by kissmyknitz on 2005-01-18 16:09:50
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The Recycle My Clothes swap is going strong! We're at 45 people and counting! I'm looking for more people from Mexico.
When you get a PM from me, (first line reads "Deadlines") you're confirmed into the swap. I apologize for not being able to answer all questions, there are just too many! Most answers will be in the confirmation PM, however here are a few more:
--You can change the garment to whatever you want, but be considerate!
--I will try to match people up with others in their country, or at least as close as I can get.
--I will match you with a GetCrafty name to send your clothing item to. You will be responsible for getting the address! I wish I could handle it all, but this is getting to be a very large project.
--Chances are you will not be sending to the same person you are recieving from. Hopefully this will keep things fair.
--If you are not 100% into this, let me know ASAP! Don't flake out at the last minute!
This is gearing up to be the biggest and best swap yet! Thanks to all involved!
