Clothing Swaps San Francisco

Swap, Sip & Socialize!

A Friends Clothing Exchange Ready for a closet refresh and some new connections? 💕 Bring gently loved clothes you no longer wear and discover some fabulous new-to-you finds! We’ll swap clothes, meet lovely new ladies, and enjoy Asiento’s creative cocktails, craft drinks, and delicious bar bites. We’ll get started at 4:30 PM, and you’re welcome to stay and mingle as long as you like! Bring your clothes, bring your friends, and let’s swap, sip, and socialize! 🥂

Mixed Bag at Belmont Story Swap

Please know that an RSVP here on Meetup MEANS NOTHING. You need to go to www.StorySAC.org to get the details on how to join the Story Swap on Zoom. DO NOT RSVP HERE!! Our Zooming story swap welcomes ready listeners, eager tellers, & would-be tellers. Come try us out. Contact: email Linda Walls: lindaglennlee@yahoo.com

Upcycle Social Sew/ Art/Fix it/ Finish it! (In person)

Come over and get crafty with us. Camaraderie and clever upcycling ideas circulate at our sessions! What do you want to repair, reuse, or reinvent today? Choose your adventure... Option 1: Social sew! BYO sewing machine, use a loaner, or bring your hand sewing project or mending. We also have some discarded fabric/ clothes ready to cut up and play with and some basic sewing tools, as well. Option 2: Fix it! Repairs are less odious - even fun - with friends, new and old! Bring your broken tchotchkes, dilapidated heirlooms, or jewelry in need of a makeover. We can provide some glues and hand tools. Option 3: Finish it! Bring along an unfinished collage or craft project and get your momentum back. First time on us, $5 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. Some snacks provided. We invite you to bring a vegetarian snack to share. Please change your RSVP on meetup if you can't make it, so someone else can have a spot. We're looking forward to creating with you! Location notes: The "Joy Factory" is a private home in Alameda's West End. Our house is not wheelchair accessible (1/2 flight of stairs). We have cats. Street parking is sometimes crowded.

Fitting Advice with Jennifer Serr of The Sewing Room

Are you having fitting issues with a garment you're working on? You know something is off (shoulder, bust, neckline, etc.), but you're not sure how to fix it or would like to learn how to adjust your pattern. Jennifer Serr, owner of The Sewing Room in Alameda, will be sharing her fitting tips with Bay Area Sewists! Come to this sewing meetup to hear her fitting expertise. If you'd like her advice, [fill out this form](https://forms.gle/i7VRTcCuh9FfAhhdA) by **Friday, Nov. 13** and list the garment, pattern, and fit issue(s), and we'll pick six Bay Area Sewist members whose garments will be discussed at this meetup. We are asking people to fill out this form so we'll have a variety of fitting issues, which will be helpful to attendees. You will be notified by **Nov. 18** if you are selected. Then you can bring your garment and pattern to the meetup. There is a restroom outside the meeting room so you can change into your garment. If we have time, one or two more people may also receive Jennifer's fitting advice. Jennifer formerly worked as a technical designer for Gap, Banana Republic, and other brands as well as her own couture bridal business before opening [The Sewing Room](https://www.thesewingroomalameda.com/) in Alameda, where she offers sewing instruction, fashion studies, sewing camps, and private lessons. To get emails about special discounts for Bay Area Sewists Meetup members, be sure your Meetup settings for “announcements to members” is turned on. Keep an eye out for an email to Bay Area Sewists members who get special discounts from local businesses. This meetup is in the Community Meeting Room on the third floor. This event is not sponsored by the Berkeley Public Library. **PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION** There is metered street parking and parking garages/lots nearby. The library is two blocks from the Downtown Berkeley BART stop.

Sing, Say or Play (currently on Zoom)

Please know that an RSVP here on Meetup MEANS NOTHING. You need to go to www.StorySAC.org to get the details on how to join the Story Swap on Zoom. DO NOT RSVP HERE!! OAKLAND/EAST BAY Sing Say or Play 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Meets on the second Saturday on Zoom. "During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have moved to Zoom for meeting online. We are a story swap, a singers' circle, a poetry reading, an instrumental recital, a jam session and more , all in one! Join us for an evening of old fashioned home-made entertainment where everyone gets some time. Contact cfsherman@msn.com for the Zoom link, preferably at least one day before the event. You can try after that, but no promises!

Friendsgiving & Green Gift Exchange

Blood on the Clocktower in Berkeley!

Depending on runtime of games, we could be playing 2-4 games. It's beginner-friendly, so we can teach you how to play the game. We're usually start with Trouble Brewing and play a custom script later as the group gets comfortable. There's space for one circle. Sign-up link will be messaged to attendees when it is available, and added to the event description later. We will be in the back! Stop by the front desk to register and get a name tag.

East Bay Women's Book Club November Meetup: Held

Hello, fellow female readers -- The book for the November meetup is "Held" by Anne Michaels. For those of you who are new, I will send out the address to my house by Monday, November 16. Looking forward to gathering together and discussing the book. Bonnie

Textiles Mending and Repair Night @ Ace Makerspace

Get going on your aspirational mending projects – you know that pile in the back of your closet with ripped clothes, moth-eaten curtains, and your favorite tote with the torn handle! Your knowledgeable host can help you choose the technique for your repair, provide guidance if you hit a snag, and share thrifty tips for successful mends. **What to Bring:** Your textile repair projects. Please launder any clothing you plan to sew before you arrive. * **Level:** Beginner * **Timing:** 1.5 hours * **Location:** Coworking/Textiles suite 206 * **Certification:** None * **Age:** 14+ If you need a scholarship for this class, please **[submit this request form.](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyuFC_Cv4EdCcQUFFkSVSb4NHuhisZ1z6DJI_i-BWz8wznBw/viewform)** You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event New Guests must [sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/). Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland. YOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: [www.acemakerspace.org/calendar](https://www.acemakerspace.org/calendar/)

Flower Market, Lunch & A Cupcake!

Yosemite Fall Colors - Camping n Hiking

Camping and Hiking in the heart of Yosemite - Yosemite Valley. Limited spots available. Fall is one of my favorite times for visiting Yosemite and there are many reasons - * Fewer People * Cooler Hiking Weather * Beautiful Scenery For Photography * Clean Crisp Air * Peaceful campground and warm campfire on cool evenings 1. RSVP on this page doesn't count :) **If you are interested in joining, [RSVP here](https://www.meetup.com/last-minute-backpackers/events/317183020/) (at the link given below) and answer the questions** https://www.meetup.com/last-minute-backpackers/events/317183020/

November Members Event