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Philly Etsy Team at Swap-o-Rama-Rama

The Philly Sewing Collective's event today was by all accounts a success. Swap-o-Rama-Rama, a clothing swap which was held at the Old Pine Community Center, featured workshops, a fashion show, a dj and vegan baked goods by Baked and Miss Rachel's Traveling Fare.


Members of the Philly Etsy Team were there, leading some of the workshops on sewing and manning a team table where we gave out handmade goody bags to the first 100 people who signed up for our mailing list. The goody bags were filled with items which were donated by our team members. Swap-o-Rama-Rama was held as part of Design Philadelphia 2008.

Exciting Events in October

There are a lot of great events to check out this month! Here's a quick list so you don't miss out:

October 11
Craftadelphia, to be held at Mew Gallery in Philadelphia. 11 fabulous vendors plus live music by Brian Dilts; David Janes and Emily Shick.

October 18, 2008
Craftadelphia, to be held at Mew Gallery in Philadelphia. This event is part of Design Philadelphia 2008, so vendors will be focusing on green and sustainable design.

October 19, 2008
The Philly Etsy Team will be giving away 100 FREE goody bags at Swap-O-Rama-Rama which is being held by the Philadelphia Sewing Collective on October 19th. The goody bags will be filled with handmade, independently designed items from our team members. Swap-o-Rama-Rama is being held as part of Design Philadelphia 2008.

Event Date: October 19, 2008 Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Old Pine Community Center 401 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 19144

Description: 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. ** Please bring clean clothes to swap as part of admission.

Admission: $20, $10 for seniors **
For More Information: sorrphilly.wordpress.com

Philly Etsy Team Sews Goody Bags...

On Sunday, the Philly Etsy Team met up at Mew Gallery to sew goody bags, which we will be giving away for FREE at Swap-O-Rama-Rama* on October 19th. The goody bags will be filled with handmade, independently designed items from our team members. So far we have about 50 sewn, but we're hoping to make as many as 300.

[*Swap-O-Rama Rama (SORR) is being held at the Old Pine Community Center: 401 Lombard from 12-5pm. SORR is a clothing swap and series of do-it-yourself workshops in which a community explores creative reuse through the recycling of clothing. ** Please bring clean clothes to swap as part of admission. Admission: $20, $10 for seniors ** This event is being held as part of Design Philadelphia, the largest annual celebration of design to be found anywhere in the U.S.]