16th September, 2010 - Posted by katherine - No Comments
I am on the Stitch Lab email list ( a little shop on South 1st that has sewing and other craft lessons) and I got this email about a book release party this Saturday for the new book “Little Green Dresses”, which is full of tips on remaking old clothes into new, stylish outfits. It sounds like they will have free drinks and snacks (!) Here’s the info from the email:
Please join the Stitch Lab in celebrating the book release of Little Green Dresses with the author, designer and beloved Stitch Lab instructor Tina Sparkles!!!
Saturday, September 18, 9pm to midnight @ Stitch Lab! 1000 S. 1st Street
Tina Sparkles’ book is hot off the presses and, all bias aside, it truly is one of the best DIY apparel books we’ve ever laid eyes on! We love Tina’s vision with this book — green, eco-friendly projects that never skimp on style. Everything about LIttle Green Dresses is top-notch, featuring excellent photography, clean design and best of all — the projects are clear, easy to follow and will inspire to you try every single one. If you’ve been wanting to attempt some simple garment pattern drafting for yourself, Tina’s book is a great place to start.
Come help us lavish Tina with Sparkle-tastic love!
* Get your book signed by Tina!
* Sip complimentary Strawberry Basil Lemon Sparkle-tinis!
* Nibble nummy noshes from Pie Fixes Everything and others!
* Party down at the Stitch Lab!!!
Be green and carpool, bike, walk or bus it over to the party. Be extra, SUPER green and bring your own martini glass for the yummy Sparkle-tinis!
Also — for one night only — did we mention…all fabrics will be 40% off during the party!!
19th August, 2010 - Posted by katherine - No Comments
Saturday August 28 will be the 3rd Annual Future Craft Collective Zilker Elementary Back-to-School Clothes Swap at Zilker Elementary. Their website says they will have clothing, jackets, backpacks and shoes all sorted by size and gender, and people can bring what they no longer want and take what they need. There is a suggested $2 donation to get in and there will be “silk screening and sewers too ready to make your garments one-of-a-kind!” Click here for more details.
13th August, 2010 - Posted by carsi - No Comments
This weekend, eco-friendly fashionistas have a few events to choose from to satisfy their green and sartorial urges. On both Saturday and Sunday at the Palmer Events Center, the City-Wide Garage Sale will provide an opportunity to make some great vintage finds. I have yet to go to this event, but friends tell me it’s a worthwhile experience. Five bucks to get in and you’ll find not just vintage fashion, but home decor, jewelry, antiques, books, and other collectibles. The event happens on several weekends each year, so if you can’t catch it this weekend, keep an eye out for the next round.
Also, this weekend kicks off Austin Fashion Week, bringing a wide variety of fashion events to Austinites all week long. This Sunday at 2, if you’re in the mood for even more green fashion, check out the Keep Austin Beautiful Fashion Show at the Austin Museum of Art downtown, where designers have taken recycled materials and crafted beautiful garments, similar to challenges on Project Runway. To get in, it’s $10 or $5 for members of the museum.