Bmore Fabric Swap returns to MICA on Wednesday, March 5th!

Hosted by MICA in Leidy Atrium, Brown Center, Bmore Fabric Swap is a semi-annual event that brings together members of Baltimore’s sewing community to destash, restash, and connect. Sewists can bring unwanted sewing materials and leave with new materials at no cost. The event draws sewists of all skill levels and is a highly-effective platform for spreading the word about resources to the creative community. 

This year Bmore Fabric Swap is held in conjunction with the exhibition, "LAYERS: The Art of Contemporary Collage".

Bmore Fabric Swap is organized by Baltimore sewists Laura Flamm, Charlotte Hager, and Loralee Tyson. To learn more, check out the @BmoreFabricSwap instagram page.

This event is free and open to the public.

F.A.Q.

What is a fabric swap?
Sewists, artists, and crafters can bring unwanted sewing/fiber art/craft materials and leave with new materials at no cost.

What can I bring?
Fabric of all kinds, yarn, thread, patterns, notions, etc. 

Can I bring scraps smaller than 1 yard?
For this swap yes! Please separate your >1 yard scraps and put them in a ziplock bag. Leftovers will be donated to the MICA Fiber Department (not recycled) so please make sure they are usable.

What if I don’t have anything?
Bring yourself! We want to create and nurture a sewing community for all skill levels. We have plenty of fabric to go around.

Do I have to go to MICA to attend?
Not at all! This event is of, by, and for Baltimore sewists and rotates locations. We are thrilled to partner with Maryland Institute College of Art for a second year!

Will there be parking?
MICA has plenty of free street parking. Parking is also available in the Mosher Lot.

What exhibit is up in the Decker Gallery (Fox Building, Floor 1)?
LAYERS: The Art of Contemporary Collage. The Decker Gallery will be open late for everyone to see.

Will there be a raffle again?
You betcha! If you want to donate something, slide right into the @bmorefabricswap DMs.

How can I help?
So glad you asked! We need volunteers on-site to help with set up, welcoming, and tear down. DM @bmorefabricswap for details and look out for a sign up on our stories.

Did you say photo booth?
Why yes we did.

Chance of an afterparty near by?
100%