Fusion Ethos Fashions
Sew What?!? 2006
Fashion, Art & Shopping Event, produced by Fusion Ethos
Fashions
VENDORS: Last Sew What show(APRIL 2006) we had over
20 jewelry, clothing, accessories designers and artists.
DJ'S: Local DJs spun house, drum n base, punk, indie and
break beats
ART INTERACTIVE LOUNGE where Artist performed live,
you could receive custom jewelry design and Henna body art
Sew What?!? 2006 Participating Vendors
Vendor Fee: $25.00 Booth Size: Sizes may vary but mostly 10 x 10
Designers:
Looking for crafters/vendors that produce handmade: apparel, jewelry, accessories, home goods, ceramics, glass, wood, furniture, fiber,
photography and paper. These vendors will showcase and sell their work.
Artists:
Looking for artist that produce: paint, collage, comic, illustration, etc. These artists will be able to showcase and sell their work. We are
especially looking for artists to participate in the Art Interactive area where artists will
perform their work live at event.
If interested in selling work only; apply as vendor.
If interested in taking part in the live art aspect "art interactive" and selling work; please apply as artist.
Swap-o-rama-rama:
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. Looking for volunteers to help assist with d.i.y. stations and sewing stations. If you have experience altering/reusing
clothing/ accessories and would like to share your creativity with others please consider volunteering. For more details on Swap-o-rama-rama
please visit: www.swaporamarama.org
Vendors in Sew What?!? 2006
SEW WHAT ?!?
fashion, art, shopping event featuring a swap o rama rama
Sat May 31st 2008 (raindate June 1st 2008)
3pm-7pm
Central Plaza in Union Square, Somerville, MA
Music:
Dj Rouskov one of Boston's most famous DJ's will be performing during
the event. www.djrouskov.com
Designers:
Apparel, jewelry, accessories, home goods vendors showcasing and
selling their work.
Art Interactive area:
Artists performing their work live; opportunity for public to receive
custom pieces.
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
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, without consuming raw materials. In do-it-yourself
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. Through hands-on experience, Swap-O-Rama-Rama invites the discovery
that the making of things is not an activity to be avoided in order to attain leisure, but rather a playful and leisurely endeavor unto itself.
Repurposed garments are far less likely to be kicked to the curb as garbage and so ultimately Swap-O-Rama-Rama not only reuses would
be trash but sets in motion a way of living that reduces textile waste. Left over clothing will be donated.
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. Here's a few tips on what to
bring... clothes you bought and never wore , small stuff you bought while thinking "I'll fit in to this one day" , 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.
Somerville Arts Council and Fusion Ethos Fashions presents an ArtsUnion event: SEW What?!?
Some of the SEW WHAT 2008 VENDORS / ARTISTS