Swap and Sew In Chicago
Just found an article about clothing swap/re-fashioning in the Chicago area. For more information, check out Mess Hall.
clipped from www.chicagotribune.com
Organizer Salem Collo-Julin, 32, a Chicago artist, said she wants people to rethink “our tendency to just consume more when something falls apart rather than learn how to reuse or rework [it].”
She added, “These are things people can do on their own. It’s a great way to rebuild community and think about the stuff you already own in a different way.”
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Starting in January 2007, Nichelle Stephens began hosting clothing swaps periodically or she is often attending swaps in New York City. Clothing swaps bring out her Sagittarian hunter-like leanings as well as appeal to her sense of vanity AND thrift. Most important, clothing swaps are also good for the environment and reduce clutter.
Nichelle is a blogger, freelance social media strategist and cupcake enthusiast. She is the founder of CoolBlkPpl and Keeping Nickels.
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