Clothing Repair & Swap Party

**Join us Sunday, Aug. 16 for a Clothing Swap and Repair Party, 3pm - 5pm (mend until 6pm), at Artisans Asylum!** The fast fashion industry traps many of us in a cycle of buying cheap but poor-quality garments every year as people lack the skills to properly care for, mend, and extend the life of their clothes -- all while contributing significantly to pollution and landfills. **Help us break from this pattern at our mending party/clothing swap!** Bring old clothes you don’t use anymore or favorites in need of some loving care. You’ll be able to get new pieces that may be more to your current tastes. Anything that doesn’t find a new home will be donated. Repair coaches will be attending to help you mend your garments, so you can hold onto clothes you already love for a little longer. We'll have some needles, thread, scissors, and fabric available, but if you can bring your own that would be great. There will be a couple sewing machines too. We'll provide some snacks to share. You're welcome to bring a snack for yourself / to share (if sharing, vegan please). Bring your own beverage. There's a water bottle filling station. Artisans Asylum also has some snacks for sale. This event is from 3pm - 6pm, but the swap will go only until 5pm. Brought to you by the Rat City Rebels Affinity Group in collaboration with Artisans Asylum's Fiber Arts team. We look forward to seeing you there!