SEW WHAT?!? HUGE SUCCESS...
Sew What was a huge success...check us out on youtube:
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MUSIC
Dj Rouskov one of Boston's most famous DJ's performed during the event. http://www.djrouskov.com
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VENDORS
Some of the vendors who participated in Sew What?!? 2008.
Marilyn Root
www.marilyndesigns.com
Kilnformed glass jewelry, as well as home accessories
The Vicious Kitty
www.theviciouskitty.com
Handmade jewelry made out of found objects. All pieces are one of a kind or in altered form, so no one piece is alike.
Esoterica
www.esoterica.etsy.com
Reversible cotton tote bags with retro-inspired prints, Jewelry made with vintage pieces.
Albertine Press
www.albertinepress.com
Letterpress printed cards and more
Amase Designs
www.amasedesigns.etsy.com
Hand-forged sterling silver jewelry with freshwater pearls and semi-precious stones. Handmade Swarovski crystal jewelry.
Raymond Andam
Uniquely designed Ghanaian handmade baskets.
Vintage Cookie
www.vintagecookie.com
One of a kind jewelry, made with reclaimed or rediscovered items and high quality stones.
Lucy's Sister
www.lucyssister.com
Pewter, brass, and bronze belt buckles with interchangeable leather straps. Cast bronze pendants, sterling and enamel jewelry.
Extras For Creative Learning (EXCL)
www.exclrecycles.org
EXCL's mission is to stimulate creative learning in education and play
through the use of reusable / recycled material.
Designs in mind
www.designsinmind.etsy.com
One-of-a-kind beaded jewelry.
Crystal Lake Designs
Hand crocheted and knitted bags, scarves, accessories, stuffed animals, and pillows
Project Have Hope
www.projecthavehope.org
Project Have Hope works with women in the Acholi Quarter of Uganda, through the sale of their beautiful, handmade paper bead jewelry, the women can feed their families, send their children to school, and look forward to a richer future.
Three Graces Designs
www.threegracesdesigns.com
Sterling silver, beaded, semi precious stone, freshwater pearl jewelry.
Whynots
www.whynots.net
Purses and keepsake boxes made from hardcover books, fabric coasters and cup insulators.
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ARTISTS
Artists who performed their work live.
C. Angelina 's Art and Co.
www.Yessy.com/ClaraAngelina
Creates inspirational, abstract, non representational, happy, representational work.
Catalina Viejo Lopez de Roda
www.catalinaviejo.com
Creates miniature figurative paintings.
RRyan
Creates custom clothing and accessories. Will demo/sell screen printed clothing. Also creates custom bracelets from recycled found baseballs.
Joe Botsch
Creates five minute collages, as well as demonstrates simple art pieces that represent DIY sentiments, including screen printed materials.
CMYK
www.cmykboston.blogspot.com
CMYK work includes: Urban Photography (Justin Viglianti), Collage Art (Snoogilypoof), Rural Photography (Ashley Clark) and abstract painting (Eileen Umba).Manifest Destitute (Alfredo Rico) will be painting with primarily Spray paint, and Hand cut Stencils
Yelp
www.yelp.com
Come by and say hello to Yelp -- you can even decorate a Yelp tote for free!
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SWAP O RAMA RAMA
Clothing swap and do-it-yourself workshop in which a community explores creative reuse through the recycling of used clothing. Free for the public to participate, bring unwanted clothing/accessories. Sewing machines and notions will be available to alter items on-site www.swaporamarama.org
Why Swap
Swap-O-Rama-Rama utilizes the existing surplus of clothing to create new-recycled goods. In d.i.y spirit, through workshops and the collectivizing of ideas, it helps each individual break down the barrier between consumer and creator while inviting all to reclaim the creativity that has been lost to industry. Left over clothing will be donated to Second Chances. www.secondchances.org
What to Expect
The Swap: When you attend the swap bring any amount of unwanted clothing. Every swap begins with a giant collective pile of clothing, the unwanted clothing of all who attend. Everyone is welcome to dive in and find their next new/used items from the pile. Ideas of what to bring...clothes you bought and never wore, tragic shopping mistakes, well worn and loved items that have exceeded their stay in the closet, unloved gifts that you held on to out of obligation.
DIY Stations
After you have chosen your new clothes slide on over to one of the sewing stations.The Sewing and Vacuum Center in Somerville will be supplying the machines and assisting/instructing on how to properly use machines. Designers will also be available to share their sewing and modification secrets with you. ENJOY!
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AFTER YOU SWAP
After you swap till you almost drop...stop by Grand for a little extra shopping!Grand is located on 374 Somerville Ave. Union Square. Grand is a retailer specializing in contemporary home furnishings, apparel, and gifts. www.grandthestore.com
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SEW WHAT?!? 2008 WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
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Sew What was a huge success...check us out on youtube:
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MUSIC
Dj Rouskov one of Boston's most famous DJ's performed during the event. http://www.djrouskov.com
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VENDORS
Some of the vendors who participated in Sew What?!? 2008.
Marilyn Root
www.marilyndesigns.comKilnformed glass jewelry, as well as home accessories
The Vicious Kitty
www.theviciouskitty.comHandmade jewelry made out of found objects. All pieces are one of a kind or in altered form, so no one piece is alike.
Esoterica
www.esoterica.etsy.comReversible cotton tote bags with retro-inspired prints, Jewelry made with vintage pieces.
Albertine Press
www.albertinepress.comLetterpress printed cards and more
Amase Designs
www.amasedesigns.etsy.comHand-forged sterling silver jewelry with freshwater pearls and semi-precious stones. Handmade Swarovski crystal jewelry.
Raymond Andam
Uniquely designed Ghanaian handmade baskets.Vintage Cookie
www.vintagecookie.comOne of a kind jewelry, made with reclaimed or rediscovered items and high quality stones.
Lucy's Sister
www.lucyssister.comPewter, brass, and bronze belt buckles with interchangeable leather straps. Cast bronze pendants, sterling and enamel jewelry.
Extras For Creative Learning (EXCL)
www.exclrecycles.orgEXCL's mission is to stimulate creative learning in education and play
through the use of reusable / recycled material.Designs in mind
www.designsinmind.etsy.comOne-of-a-kind beaded jewelry.
Crystal Lake Designs
Hand crocheted and knitted bags, scarves, accessories, stuffed animals, and pillowsProject Have Hope
www.projecthavehope.orgProject Have Hope works with women in the Acholi Quarter of Uganda, through the sale of their beautiful, handmade paper bead jewelry, the women can feed their families, send their children to school, and look forward to a richer future.
Three Graces Designs
www.threegracesdesigns.comSterling silver, beaded, semi precious stone, freshwater pearl jewelry.
Whynots
www.whynots.netPurses and keepsake boxes made from hardcover books, fabric coasters and cup insulators.
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ARTISTS
Artists who performed their work live.
C. Angelina 's Art and Co.
www.Yessy.com/ClaraAngelinaCreates inspirational, abstract, non representational, happy, representational work.
Catalina Viejo Lopez de Roda
www.catalinaviejo.comCreates miniature figurative paintings.
RRyan
Creates custom clothing and accessories. Will demo/sell screen printed clothing. Also creates custom bracelets from recycled found baseballs.Joe Botsch
Creates five minute collages, as well as demonstrates simple art pieces that represent DIY sentiments, including screen printed materials.CMYK
www.cmykboston.blogspot.comCMYK work includes: Urban Photography (Justin Viglianti), Collage Art (Snoogilypoof), Rural Photography (Ashley Clark) and abstract painting (Eileen Umba).Manifest Destitute (Alfredo Rico) will be painting with primarily Spray paint, and Hand cut Stencils
Yelp
www.yelp.comCome by and say hello to Yelp -- you can even decorate a Yelp tote for free!
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SWAP O RAMA RAMA
Clothing swap and do-it-yourself workshop in which a community explores creative reuse through the recycling of used clothing. Free for the public to participate, bring unwanted clothing/accessories. Sewing machines and notions will be available to alter items on-site www.swaporamarama.org
Why Swap
Swap-O-Rama-Rama utilizes the existing surplus of clothing to create new-recycled goods. In d.i.y spirit, through workshops and the collectivizing of ideas, it helps each individual break down the barrier between consumer and creator while inviting all to reclaim the creativity that has been lost to industry. Left over clothing will be donated to Second Chances. www.secondchances.org
What to Expect
The Swap: When you attend the swap bring any amount of unwanted clothing. Every swap begins with a giant collective pile of clothing, the unwanted clothing of all who attend. Everyone is welcome to dive in and find their next new/used items from the pile. Ideas of what to bring...clothes you bought and never wore, tragic shopping mistakes, well worn and loved items that have exceeded their stay in the closet, unloved gifts that you held on to out of obligation.
DIY Stations
After you have chosen your new clothes slide on over to one of the sewing stations.The Sewing and Vacuum Center in Somerville will be supplying the machines and assisting/instructing on how to properly use machines. Designers will also be available to share their sewing and modification secrets with you. ENJOY!
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AFTER YOU SWAP
After you swap till you almost drop...stop by Grand for a little extra shopping!Grand is located on 374 Somerville Ave. Union Square. Grand is a retailer specializing in contemporary home furnishings, apparel, and gifts. www.grandthestore.com
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SEW WHAT?!? 2008 WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
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Sew What?!? 2008
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