CRAFT SUPPLY SWAP at STITCH AND DESTROY

Love crafting but hate the waste? Too many art supplies??

Visit STITCH AND DESTROY for the return of our Craft Supply Swap on June 14th from Noon – 5PM. Give, take and swap your pre-loved or unused art and craft supplies, and become inspired to make more art! Drop off your supplies and take home new materials at any time during event hours. Check out our accepted supply list below~

STITCH AND DESTROY is located in Philadelphia at 523 S 4th St. We are an upcycled alternative fashions studio and store- creating clothing from textile waste, selling local recycled wares, and hosting sewing workshops. We host quarterly Craft Supply Swaps and monthly Clothing Swaps. Check out our website www.stitchanddestroy.com or Instagram @stitchanddestroyclothing to learn more!

You do not need to bring materials to take materials! This is a FREE event. RSVP ticket not required. Any supplies brought to the swap and not taken during the event are considered donated to STITCH AND DESTROY.

ACCEPTED MATERIALS:

ALL MATERIALS MUST BE CLEAN, USABLE, SMELL-FREE, NO MOLD/RUST

Fabric (Yardage and Scraps)
Sewing, Knitting, Weaving, Fiber Craft Supplies and Notions
Yarn and Trims
Sewing Patterns
Craft, Design, Art Books
Artist Paints and Inks (No House Paint or Printer Ink)
Brushes and Drawing Tools (Pencils, Markers, Chalk, Crayons, ect)
Beads and Jewelry Supplies and Tools (Beads must be bagged)
Art / Craft Paper and Cardstock
Screen Printing and Printmaking supplies
Scrapbooking and Collage Materials (Glue, Stamps, Stencils, ect)
Silicone Molds for Crafts

NOT ACCEPTED MATERIALS:

Finished or In-progress Artwork/Crafts
Home Textiles and Linens
Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Accessories and Costumes
Housewares
Holiday Decor, Wrapping Paper, and Gift Bags
Lumber and Building Supplies/ Hardware
Outdoor/Gardening Supplies
Plastic/Vinyl Banners and Sheeting
Furniture
ANY fabric and yarn that is dirty, torn, stained, moldy, or contains odors (no mothball smell or pet hair)
Dried-out paint, makers and pens, and hardened brushes
Flammable, Hazardous or Toxic Paints, Solvents, and Art Supplies
Electronics/E-Waste, including Printer Ink
Typical Curbside Trash and Recycling (paper tubes, plastic containers, styrofoam, ect)
ALL MATERIALS WILL BE INSPECTED BY STITCH AND DESTROY STAFF AND IT IS AT THEIR DISCRETION TO ACCEPT MATERIALS FOR SWAP. IF NOT ACCEPTED, ITEMS WILL BE RETURNED TO OWNER. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO SORT YOUR ITEMS WHEN YOU ARRIVE INTO OUR CATEGORIZED SECTIONS.

Location and Accessibility:

STITCH AND DESTROY is located right off of South Street on 4th St in Philadelphia. Our address is 523 S 4th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147.

There is limited metered street parking on our block and in this area it can be difficult to find parking. We suggest taking public transportation- Bus 40, 57, 12, 47, 42 and 21 are nearby. The Market-Frankford Line 5th St stop is 7 blocks away. The Broad Street Line Lombard-South stop is 10 blocks away.

Email [email protected] with any questions.