Fabric Swap 2021

Welcome to Fabric Swap 2021! For those of you who are new to the party, we’re so glad you’ve decided to take a look. For those you who took part last year, this post will be very familiar to you but no harm in refreshing the braincells as to how the Fabric Swap works. Main thing is, we love sustainable sewing and slow fashion! Having a big fabric collection is something that can be both a positive and a negative. It’s fun to be able to pick from to make a new project but it can also be overwhelming when your project list gets longer and the fabric starts to stack up higher and higher. Fear not, #fabricswap2021 is here!

With Sustainable September done and dusted, Ann-Marie of @craftystudio.ie , Sharlene of @sosewdressmaking and I (Gillian of @worthydesignstudio) wanted to keep the sustainable buzz going a bit longer while it’s all fresh in everyone’s mind. We want to encourage people to dig into their fabrics and let go of the ones you just know you won’t get around to using or that you’ve maybe fallen out of love with because we’re sure someone else would want to use it instead. So #fabricswap2021 is here to pay it forward and spread the fabric love.

We’re running the swap all through October and then at the end of November, we’re having a draw to give away some super prizes thanks to our generous sponsors, including sewing patterns and vouchers. More details on prizes as the weeks go one…we don’t want to give away allll the surprises just yet!

To take part, here’s what you can do.

October 1-4th:
• Let the world know you’re taking part by sharing the below image on Instagram. Share it on your feed, on your stories, from your rooftop! The more people that take part, the greater the fabric selection to choose from. Woop!

October 5-18th:

Post pictures of the fabric you want to give away and state the following:

• The length and width of your fabric.

• The fibre content if known or at least try to describe it as best you can.

• What country you’re in.

• What country you’re willing to send to or even a local drop off point ie. Ireland only, Worldwide, name of a local shop etc ( Arrangements for posting/drop off and any delivery costs are to be arranged between swapees, and not associated with any of our sponsors. Please get permission from local shop if using that option)

• Use the hashtag #fabricswap2021

• Follow the hashtag #fabricswap2021 to browse the collection and comment on whatever fabric you’re interested in.

• DM each other to organise the delivery or pick up.

• Edit your post or mark the fabric as SWAPPED in the comments so people know it’s gone.

• Then get making!!!

19th October - 18th November:

• Use your new fabric to make something.

• Post a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #fabricswap2021 and be sure to tag @worthydesignstudio @craftystudio.ie & @sosewdressmaking to be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes donated by our generous sponsors. The draw will take place at the end of November.

Keep an eye out on our feeds and stories as we’ll be dropping in as the month goes on.

Happy Swapping Everyone!!!