Is your stash overwhelming you?  Forgot why you bought it?

Don’t throw it away!

Instead, bring it to PFI’s fabric and pattern swap.

4301 NE Tillamook (free street parking and parking lot behind the building)

Dropoff:  Friday, January 17, 9:30 am-5:30 pm

Event is free.  Register just so we can know what to expect, then. . .

Turn in your 1 yard+ fabric, clean, folded .   Download the attached pdf of labels.   Note fiber length & content for each piece of fabric.  Pin a label to each piece of  fabric.

Patterns too!

SWAP! Saturday, January 18, 11 am-1 pm

Swap! Come in to pick up your new treasures.  Open to everyone whether or not you brought in fabric and patterns.

Co-sponsored by Portland Frocktails

PLUS:  BRING A NEW OR GENTLY USED JACKET OR COAT FOR PFI’S ANNUAL WINTER COAT DRIVE WITH VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA

Don’t worry about leftover fabric.  Instead, mark your calendar for:

The Sew-Off:  An Upcycling Fabric Event

Register by Sunday, January 19

Pick up your bag of fabric yardage to refashion into new garments on

Monday, January 20, 11 am-5 pm

Get ready for the judges on February 23

Show your creations at the event, March 2, 2-5 pm

Click here for details

— Workshops to help you reimagine your fabric and garments.

— Use your own models.  We provide the runway & dj plus hair & makeup.

— Prizes awarded for each category.

— Displays on how to create your own sustainable and innovative designs.

— Silent auction with proceeds going to charity.

— Ribbon cutting to reveal PFI’s new event/exhibit space with student boutique.