PDX Frocktails Palentine's Closet Swap Event - 1PM-2:45PM

Frocktails is a social event with people that get it. Whether you’re a pro making tech packs, designing patterns, making made-to-measure, altering bridal, selling fabric or teaching sewing, or you’ve just sewn your first garment and you need someone to show it to because your puppy just isn’t giving you feedback…we get together and talk sewing, fabric, patterns, and just really revel being in a room with other folks that play bobbin chicken!Our Portland events get folks from all over the PNW, pros & hobbyists alike, and we find our sewing BFFs. Sometimes we do casual happy hours, sometimes we do park parties, sometimes backyard fabric swaps, and sometimes a schmancy ticketed event.Frocktails originated in Brisbane Australia by the Brisbane Spoolettes, a group of sewists that would meet up and sewcialize. Then came Melbourne, San Fransisco, NYC, and Portland. The following year, it exploded around the world because it is a brilliant idea and an even better time. Sign up for our email list to find out when the next event will be, or if you’re not in PDX, find your local Frocktails planners. Maybe that’s you!This is a not-for-profit community event. Moderators, authors, and event planners are volunteers. Any money, service, or product is donated in-kind for event usage. Any links to products or services are for event and event sponsor purposes.

Cascadia Frocktails

Portland Frocktails Me-Made Garment Swap - #1
1PM TO 2:45PM
Me-Mades &amp; Very Small Batch Maker Closet Swap

Clutch Camera Studio

We need a refresh after (waves hands around)! Let's have a clothing swap! All genders, sizes, sewing skill levels, etc. allowed. Let's have a Me-Mades &amp; Very Small Batch Maker (think <a href="https://elizabethsuzannstudio.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ElizSuzann</a> or <a href="https://rebeccapearcy.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rebecca Pearcy</a>, or smaller) Closet Swap! Me-made must be clothing and made by knitting, crocheting, or sewing.<h3>R﻿EAD CAREFULLY. THIS IS FIRST SHIFT. EVENT TIME IS 1PM TO 2:45PM (second shift is<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/514483091777"> HERE</a>). Do not be late.</h3><ol><li>Tickets are non-refundable and there are two shifts. BUY THE RIGHT TICKET AND READ THE RULES SO ALL GOES SMOOTHLY. XOXOX. BJ</li><li>Bring CLEAN me-made garments to the drop off location between 11am to 4 pm on Saturday 2/18. You will be given location options AND labels to print and pin for your garments VIA EMAIL.</li><li>Garments MUST be in good repair. Patagonia's used store Worn Wear has excellent examples of what is Good. Please refer to<a href="https://wornwear.patagonia.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Worn Wear </a>when in doubt. No missing zippers or holes, etc. </li><li>N﻿o limits both ways. That means bring and take as you like. While we will donate the remainder to <a href="https://rosehaven.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rose Haven</a>, this is a for makers, by makers event. We know how precious makes are and we all want our items to go to good homes.</li><li>U﻿SE the tags provided. Watch your emails for both the drop off locations and TAGS. You will be given a PDF to print, cut, and safety pin SIZE and other info to the LEFT shoulder of each item. SIZE is most important.</li><li>W﻿EAR snug leggings or bike shorts, snug tank tops, and slip-on shoes. This is not our usual fashion, cocktail hour. You may have attended "naked lady parties" in the before times, it is like that (google it with safe search on.) You are expected to strip down and try clothes on. </li><li>W﻿e are splitting up the event into TWO TIME SLOTS to accommodate everyone but it will still be crowded. We are a community and remember to love each other and be kind.</li><li>N﻿O PERSONAL PHOTOS. If you go in front of the PRO CAMERA, PERMISSION IS IMPLIED. However, everywhere else, folks are expected to be getting down to their skivvies, so NO PHOTOS.</li><li>By purchasing a ticket, you agree to be comfortable with all genders, gender expressions, sexual orientations, body sizes/shapes/abilities, races, religions, etc. If not, this event is not for you. This is a place of love and trust. No exceptions.</li><li>COVID, RSV, Flu, Monkey Pox, etc.: By purchasing a ticket, you agree to take all responsibility for your own health. We will be following Multnomah County mandates. If they change, we change.</li><li>B﻿RING A SHOPPING BAG OR TWO. Minimalize personal items so nothing gets lost - wear a fanny pack.</li><li>R﻿ead #11 again. Honor system is in effect. I know most of you by now but we did get a big influx of amazing people during the pandemic soooooo..... Don't touch a purse, bag, phone, or butt that doesn't belong to you. I don't think I need to put this here, but I am. You are responsible for your personal items. Wear a fanny pack.</li></ol>B﻿ONUS: There will be a UFO table and an Abandoned Yardage Bin. UFOs (un-finished-objects) MUST be labeled clearly what it is, what size, and what is missing. Abandoned Yardage must be CLEAN and 2 YARD MINIMUM. (NO PATTERNS FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE)Nonalcoholic beverages and snacks will be provided. DJ shopping ambiance in the background. We won't be doing nametags this year because with trying on clothes, you can imagine that would be a mess, but you'll have endless excuses to engage with the person next to you! This is to be fun, ridiculous, exciting, and AN EXPERIENCE. We want you to enjoy yourself. The space does get loud and crowded, but that's the joy. Seating will be limited - wear comfortable slip-on shoes.W﻿e can't wait to see you!! xoxox - Becky Jo, Bini &amp; The Sew Squad Crew

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