Swap - Don't Shop!

A Couple of Swaps to Tide You Over

2012-01-19T20:45:00.001-05:00

The next Swap - Don't Shop event is happening sometime in March (details to follow). In the meantime, you might want to check out some other swaps happening this month.

This weekend the winter installment of the quarterly Uber-SWAP event will be taking place. I've been to a couple of their swaps, with mixed results (but, such is the nature of clothing swaps). I would advise getting there early, for the best selection. It starts at 11am, Saturday January 21, at 947 Queen St East.

Creative types may be interested in xspace's art supply swap, happening Saturday January 28. Paper, pens, paint, ink, markers, crayons, pencil crayons, brushes, canvas, material, thread, tools, collage resources, clay, sculpey, and any other art supplies are welcome. It's taking place from 1pm-5pm, at 58 Ossington Avenue.

We're back!!

2011-11-12T10:08:00.002-05:00

After an extended hiaitus, Swap Don't Shop has finally returned! Our next event will be happening in the new year. Details to follow soon.

Swap For Charity - this Saturday!

2010-06-15T06:51:00.004-04:00

Hey everyone! There's a new swap happening this weekend. You know the drill:

Just show up with all of your out-of-season and unwanted clothing, and leave with a fabulous new haul!

All men's and women's clothing, shoes, and other accessories (with the exception of socks & undies) that are clean and in good condition are welcome.

Admission (with at least 5 swap items)
Women $8
Men $5

If you have nothing to swap but still want to upgrade your wardrobe, just show up with an extra $5, and we'll give you a bag to fill.

At the end of the day, all of the clothing that is left will be donated to local charities.

Here are the deets:

Clothing Swap Party
Saturday, June 19
10am-4pm
Bloor St. United Church
300 Bloor St. West

All the proceeds from this event will be going towards a team from Global Youth Network participating in a Community Development Project in Kenya this August.

See you there!!

Swap Don't Shop for the Holidays!

2009-12-04T20:05:00.004-05:00

Don't worry - Swap Don't Shop will be back on next month with more swapping goodness (details to come soon, I promise!) In the meantime check out Art-O-Rama.

It's a holiday art show and sale which is happening this coming Saturday, December 12. It's a great opportunity to pick up unique gifts from talented local artists and artisans. The 20+ vendors will be selling paintings, jewellery, ceramics, notebooks, and other great gift items!

The event will also feature complimentary green gift-wrapping, and a cafe area with delicious snacks and drinks. Here's all the info:

Art-O-Rama

Saturday, December 12

12pm-4pm

St. Stephen-in-the-Fields Church

103 Bellevue (at College St.)

PWYC

Food Bank donations are welcome (in particular: coffee, peanut butter, jam, socks, mitts, scarves, and cutlery).

Participating artists include:

Ana Mawani
Annie Naseem
Coco Boudoir

Luisa Fajardo
Mary Olchowecki
Noisy Butterfly

Robin Richardson
Steve Kenny

TK Workman
Twists and Facets

Clothing Swap Party - This Weekend!

2009-10-12T17:17:00.002-04:00

Sorry for the last-minute announcement, but there's a clothing swap happening this coming Saturday. Here's all the info:

Co-ed Clothing Swap Party

Saturday, October 17

St. Stephen-in-the-Fields Church

103 Bellevue Ave

12pm-4pm

Just show up with all of the unwanted clothing taking up space in your closet and drawers, and leave with bags of wonderful new clothing!

As well as amazing clothes, and delicious snacks, there will be seamstresses on hand who (for an additional donation), will be available to do any alterations you may need.All men's and women's clothing, shoes, and other accessories (with the exception of socks & undies) that are clean and in good condition are welcome.

Admission (with at least 5 swap items)Women $8Men $5

If you have nothing to swap but still want to upgrade your wardrobe, just show up with an extra $5, and we'll give you a bag to fill.

At the end of the day, all of the clothing that is left will be donated to Planet Aid.

Clothing & Music Swap TOMORROW!

2009-08-29T20:21:00.002-04:00

We are very excited to be participating in this year's Green Culture Festival! It's an annual free celebration that showcase environmental initiatives while raising money to support green community projects.

Because we have limited space, this swap is going to be a bit different from our usual events. We ask that people bring a maximum of10 items (clothes, shoes, accessories, cds & records in excellent condition are welcome). You will get a ticket for each item you bring, which you can exchange for any swap items you want to take. At the end of the day, all unclaimed clothing will be donated to planet aid, and music will go to goodwill.For more info on the Green Culture Festival check out their website: http://www.hempress.ca/green_culture_festival

It's happening tomorrow, Sunday, August 30 from 11am-2pm at Bellevue Square Park.

Swap-iversary Success!

2009-08-27T22:52:00.003-04:00

Thanks to everyone who came out and helped make our first Swap-tacular Swap-iversary Clothing Swap Party a huge success! I hope you all learned some new skills/info and left with lots of great finds! Thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers, workshop hosts, seamstresses and sponsors too! More pics will be up soon.

Feedback is always appreciated, so if there was anything you loved or would change about the event drop us a line at swapdontshop@gmail.com, and take a minute to fill out a quick Swap Don't Shop survey: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fs.aspx%3Fsm%3Ds_2beX5GFBGpFAwBGqxSR0Kg_3d_3d&h=7f2f037e7689244241e583f779cb4487

Fabulous Raffle Prizes!

2009-08-14T22:05:00.003-04:00

Don't forget to buy a raffle ticket! There will be prizes available from Fresh, Ecoholic, Worn, Bargainista, Redux, Starlight Astrology Earthly Paradise, Hempress and Nickolette Reid, including gift cards, an image consultation, cookbooks and more!

There will also be a small treat for the first five people to arrive at the swap tomorrow!

Updated Workshop Schedule

2009-08-12T15:09:00.003-04:00

Swapping clothes is fun, but don't forget to check out some of our great workshops too!

Workshop Schedule

12:30pm Shibori Fabric Dying with Christine of Hempress
Learn the traditional Japanese tie-dying art, using all-natural food-based dyes
1pm Alterations 101 with Angela
Find out how to save money by doing your own basic mending and alterations
2pm Top 10 Styling Tips for Men & Women with Carlton, a professional image consultant
Discover new ways to bring life to your existing wardrobe
2:30 Make Your Own Moth Bag with Emily
Learn how to craft beautiful moth-repellent bags to hang in your closet

Swap-tacular Swap-iversary Clothing Swap Party

2009-07-23T14:43:00.008-04:00

Upgrade your fall wardrobe and join us in celebrating a year of swapping madness with our first annual Swap-tacular Swap-iversary Clothing Swap Party! Here are all the details:

Swap-tacular Swap-iversary Clothing Swap Party
Saturday, August 15
St. Stephen-in-the-Fields Church103 Bellevue Ave. (at College)
12pm-4pm
Admission (with at least 5 swap items)
Women $8
Men free

If you’re in need new clothes, but have nothing to contribute, it’s just an extra five bucks.

As usual there will be yummy snacks courtesy of Miss Cora’s Kitchen, on-site alterations and – of course – tons of clothes!

You can also look forward to workshops and demos(the schedule is below), door prizes courtesy of Fresh, Hempress, Earthly Paradise Gardens & Botanicals and lots more!

All clothing, shoes and other accessories (but no socks and undies please) which are clean and in good condition are welcome.

At the end of the day all unclaimed clothing will be donated to local charities.

Workshop Schedule:
12:30pm Shibori Fabric Dying with Christine of Hempress
Learn the traditional Japanese tie-dying art, using all-natural food-based dyes
1pm Alterations 101 with Angela
Find out how to save money by doing your own basic mending and alterations
2pm Top 10 Styling Tips for Men & Women with Carlton, a professional image consultant

Discover new ways to bring life to your existing wardrobe
2:30 Sewing Workshop
More info is coming soon...