<\/noscript>The huge majority\u00a0of the voters said it would be nice to give and receive a small sewing gift in their parcel too. \u00a0If you have fabric you won't use, but know someone else would love, send it where it will be loved. \u00a0If you have buttons you don't need – send them to someone who might just think they are perfect!<\/p>\nTo make this accessible to all, we are setting the limit at $5 for the sewing extras.<\/p>\n
Items should be new and unused, and something that another sewer might be able to use, such as a couple of fat quarters, or some small sewing tool or notion, buttons, trims, ribbon, or other sewing accessories. \u00a0A pattern could also be sent so long as it wasn't to fit\u00a0a certain clothing size, such as a bag pattern for example. \u00a0Include these extras in your parcel – maximum value $5 please.<\/p>\n
The details of the Sewing Swap<\/h2>\n 1. \u00a0Who can participate?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Anyone anywhere can take part. \u00a0You'll be matched with a sewing partner in your own country as far as possible. \u00a0That might not always be possible if you are the only one in your country who registers! \u00a0If that's the case, then do be aware that you might be asked to send your swap item to another sewer overseas, and you'll be receiving your item from overseas as well, which will increase your postage costs.<\/p>\n2.\u00a0What level of sewing skills do we need?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Everyone is invited to take part. \u00a0The projects have been chosen so that they are accessible to everyone. \u00a0Just do your very best work as you would for a friend and so long as you are happy with what you've made, then your recipient will be too. \u00a0If you are participating, please do keep this in mind and be delighted with whatever you receive, even if its from a beginner sewer who is just starting out. We were all there at the beginning.<\/p>\n3.\u00a0What about smokers?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0There were some concerns in the chat group where some people who were highly sensitive to cigarette smoke had taken part in swaps before and then received items from smokers. \u00a0Everyone asked for smoking and non-smoking homes to be matched up separately. \u00a0It's going to make it rather more complicated to arrange but we will do our very best to match you with someone suitable. \u00a0Again, with some limited geography involved, it might not always be possible to get you an exact match in all countries.<\/p>\n4. \u00a0What are the dates?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0You can sign up at any time from today until the end of the day (my time) on Sunday 13th September<\/strong>. \u00a0You can pick your item and start sewing right away. \u00a0Then when all of the swappers details are collected, we'll start to make up the matches and send you your partner's name and address. \u00a0Please send your sewn item and additional mystery sewing gift\u00a0no later than 30th September<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/noscript><\/p>\n5. \u00a0Do you need any Swap Angels?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0A swap angel is a kind-hearted person who volunteers to make additional items in case there are some members who drop out. \u00a0Yes, if you have the time and resources to make additional items for members whose partner drops out, it would be very much appreciated.<\/p>\n6. \u00a0What about drop outs?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0We all hope that won't happen. \u00a0We don't want for any of us to take part, send out our carefully sewn item and then never hear anything back from our swap partner. \u00a0But please be prepared for disappointment and keep a realistic expectation, and allow that these things can happen. \u00a0Sadly in the event you don't get your item, I won't be able to personally make up a lot of spares and promise to send to everyone, but we will try to match you with a sewing angel if we can.<\/p>\nYour Commitment<\/h2>\n As much as we all have good intentions, sometimes life just gets in the way. \u00a0We sign up to something in the excitement of the moment, then forget all about it, or miss the deadline or just don't complete on our intentions for a multitude of reasons.<\/p>\n
Please understand that if you sign up to the swap, someone out there is sewing something just for you. \u00a0They are putting all their care into that item, and carefully selecting some items from their stash as a mystery gift they think you would like. \u00a0Don't let your partner down! \u00a0Imagine how disappointed they would be waiting day after day for the postman and their parcel never arrives \ud83d\ude41<\/p>\n
So please ONLY sign up if you DO intend to fulfill your swap obligation. \u00a0Thank you.<\/p>\n
How to Sign Up<\/h2>\n There's a form ready and waiting for your details. \u00a0You will obviously need to include your real name and full address in order that your partner can send you a parcel, and a working email address so we can contact you. \u00a0Your details will only be shared with me, anyone who helps me to sort out all of the partners, and with your chosen partner. \u00a0Your details won't go any further – promise. \u00a0If you get junk mail it didn't come from me!<\/p>\n
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