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Announcing the CSC Holiday Sewing Swap!

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**THIS SWAP IS NOW CLOSED FOR SIGN-UPS**

We thought it would be fun to host a sewing swap among the lovely ladies of our community.  As it’s the holiday season and many of us are busy shopping for our family and friends, this is just a little swap.  Nothing too extravagant or costly.  Just a sweet gift to share with another sewing friend. 🙂

SEWING SWAP

What is this?

  • This is a sewing gift exchange.  You are matched up with a swap partner and put together a small sewing gift to send to them.
  • Your package should consist of a sewing pattern and a small notion or two, not exceeding $15.00 USD.  These items can be new/vintage/thrifted or from your stash.
  • Along with your pattern you could include:  buttons, a zipper, trims or anything that could be used to make the pattern or just notions that think your partner would like.

How can I take part?

  • Comment below with your blog and/or email address where your swap partner can contact you.
  • If you want your partner to live in the same country as you to save on shipping costs, please state that in your comment. (ie, “US only”).
  • You will then be matched up with a swap partner and you can contact each other for mailing addresses and ideas for your gifts.

When is the deadline to sign up for this swap?

  • Friday, December 5 at 11 AM Pacific Standard Time is the deadline to comment on this post and sign up for this swap.

When will I know who my partner is?

  • Swap partners will be announced on December 6.

How much time do I have to send my package?

  • Your swap partner should receive her package by December 25, so plan accordingly.

How does this work again?

  • Comment below with your blog and/or email address to sign up for this sewing swap by December 5 at 11:00 AM PST.
  • Include in your comment whether you’d like your partner to be from the same country/continent as you or whether you are willing to ship internationally.

If you have a blog, you can also snatch this button!

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SEWING SWAP 300

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SEWING SWAP 150

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to comment on this post or email me at:  tanya@curvysewingcollective.com

 

**THIS SWAP IS NOW CLOSED FOR SIGN-UPS**

Comments

  8. This is a delightful idea. I’d love to take part in this exchange. I’d prefer someone from Germany, tho, but anywhere is ok as long as my partner understands that the postal service might be slow during the holidays. I’m from the US. You can reach me at . I’m excited about the swap.

    • Actually maybe due to the shipping deadline it would be better if I swap with someone in the EU, post can get pretty slow here around xmas!

  20. Oooh yes! I’ve never done anything like this before, so I am well in!

    I’d love to have exchanged with someone back home in Scotland, but Canada Post to UK’s shipping deadline is 1st Dec, so just Canada or US for me please (preferably Canada if poss).

    Great to see so many curvy Canucks on here, woohoo!

    My email is shirley_tulloch at hotmail.com
    PS poor Tanya, you must have RSI from having to type the same comment over and over… ;O)

  21. Aw man. I would totally do this but being in NZ shipping would cost a bomb and Christmas makes me poor enough as it is. But definitely count me in if you do something similar in the new year!

  23. I would love to take part in this but like some of the other commenters above would like to contribute to the parcel rather than the post so UK/Europe preferred please. My email is ligeia2001 at hotmail dot com. Xx

  25. I’ve never done a swap before! Sign me up – I love mail, and I have all sorts of goodies to share. I’m in the US, but willing to ship anywhere.

  27. What an amazing idea!
    I have been away from blogging for a while, some family events kept me busy, but have been looking for a good time to come back to sewing and blogging. I would love to participate, US only please.
    I also thought that a pattern idea might be tricky because most patterns come in the limited size range and no one wants to get disappointed opening a gift. I am not sure everyone would want to reveal their measurements/size but that might be something to consider. Also, just a thought, but a lot of indie sites offer a gift card option so even if you live in a different country and shipping costs are a major consideration, you may be able to make someone’s dream for a (downloadable) pattern come true.

  28. I’d love to be in! Prefer Canada only please – as others have said, I’d rather put the money into the package than into shipping.

  29. Oh Yeah! Count me in please.
    I’m in the UK and would need a UK or European swap partner if the package is to arrive in time for Xmas.

  33. This sounds like great fun. I would prefer Canada, simply because mailing or shipping across the border is so expensive and I would rather put the money in the package. So pleased you thought of this. Hope everyone is enjoying Black Friday.

  34. I would love to join. A partner in Europe would be great for the package to be on time. I’m in Germany. katrin_holst @ gmx.de

  38. Hello,

    This sounds like a fabulous idea. I’m from the UK, but would be happy to pair up with someone from anywhere.

    Thank you for hosting this,

    Jx

  40. This sounds like fabulous fun! Please count me in. U.S. swap partner would be best please. Email at anastaciaf at yahoo dot com.

  42. I would love to join in – a first for me also. I’m in the UK, but overseas is fine if that’s easier. Email at jocelynstoddard at hotmail dot com.

  44. This will be a first for me, but will love to do this. Count me in. Email at ohcoke at gmail dot com.

  47. What a fun idea! I am excited and love to participate.
    Australia only for me please as Oversea postage is a killer.

  50. Oh, what a lovely idea! I’d love to join… Europe only though preferably 🙂 people can reach met at elinoora at gmail dot com.

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