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SUMMARY:Clothing Swap
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re looking for an excuse to clean out your closet or sustainably add a new piece\, this event is for you! Join Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago and Funk-it at Urban Rivers on the Wild Mile for a scenic clothing swap.  \n\n\n\nThis is a size-inclusive event\, meaning all size clothing are accepted as long as the garments are clean and in good condition. All gender clothing is accepted. \n\n\n\nRemaining clothes will be donated to a local free store for communities in need. \n\n\n\nLocation: Urban Rivers\, 905 W. Eastman Street\, Chicago. Located right behind the REI store. \n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\nAbout Funk-It\n\n\n\nFunk- it makes swapping clothes fun\, social\, and accessible while helping people discover new favorites and build community. Funk-it is committed to reducing environmental impact\, fostering community through in-person swap pop-up’s with local like-minded businesses and swappers\, and promoting conscious consumerism. Funk-it strives for a more sustainable and connected fashion future. \n\n\n\nAbout Urban Rivers\n\n\n\nUrban Rivers is a Chicago-based nonprofit transforming Urban Waterways into wildlife sanctuaries
URL:https://www.sfwchicago.com/event/clothing-swap/
LOCATION:Urban Rivers\, 905 W. Eastman Street\, Chicago\, Illinois\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sewing Museum Tour & Experience
DESCRIPTION:Explore Chicago’s first sewing musuem with Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago on Monday\, September 21 at 6:30 pm. \n\n\n\nExhibits include sewing tools\, hand sewing techniques\, textiles\, machine history\, quilting and modern upcycling. Plus\, complete your own beginner-friendly sewing project along the museum’s journey! \n\n\n\nAfterward\, you’ll hear from Chicago fashion history expert\, Mary Robak\, about the city’s fashion district\, its past\, present\, and opportunities for the future. \n\n\n\nGet your ticket today!
URL:https://www.sfwchicago.com/event/sewing-museum-tour-experience/
LOCATION:Sewing Do Museum\, 3050 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60618\, United States
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SUMMARY:Learn How to Use a Sewing Machine
DESCRIPTION:Learn the essentials of how to use a sewing machine in this two-hour class during Sustainable Fashion Week!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to use a sewing machine during this hands-on\, beginner-friendly class. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice threading\, winding bobbins\, and more.  \n\n\n\nBy the end of the class\, attendees will know how to do basic stitches\, seam techniques\, fabric handling\, and troubleshooting on a Brother® sewing machine (or your own).  \n\n\n\nAll supplies are included. No experience is required. This is a skills-based class; no finished project is completed. This class includes all supplies. \n\n\n\nAbout Sew Crafty Studio \n\n\n\nSew Crafty Studio has been teaching sewing in the city of Chicago for over 15 years\, helping beginners and experienced makers build real\, lasting skills in a fun and welcoming environment. They focus on skill-based learning rather than just completing projects\, so students leave with the confidence to create on their own. Sew Crafty believes sewing is a sustainable craft that encourages repairing\, reusing\, and making things that last.
URL:https://www.sfwchicago.com/event/learn-how-to-use-a-sewing-machine/
LOCATION:Sew Crafty\, 3845 N Lincoln Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60613\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beginner-friendly Hand Hemming Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make adjustments to make clothes fit more comfortably and properly\, during this beginner-friendly hemming class. \n\n\n\nAll skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided. Participants can bring an item with that needs hemming and leave with it fixed and fitting great! \n\n\n\nThe class is taught by Ganitzia Vargas\, the founder of GVXO\, a Latina-owned slow fashion clothing brand. 
URL:https://www.sfwchicago.com/event/beginner-friendly-hand-hemming-class/
LOCATION:1911 W Division St\, Chicago\, IL 60622\, USA
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship in Clothing Circularity 
DESCRIPTION:In this virtual event\, Raye-Lee McDonald shares her journey building and growing the online thrift and vintage store\, Ethicloset. \n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to learn about effective brand strategies\, target audience development and successful partnership building to scale a secondhand fashion marketplace.  \n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs and individuals passionate about circular fashion economy are welcome to attend. No previous sustainability\, fashion\, or entrepreneur experience required. \n\n\n\nThe virtual event link will be emailed to ticket holders.
URL:https://www.sfwchicago.com/event/entrepreneurship-in-clothing-circularity/
LOCATION:Illinois
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SUMMARY:Virtual: How Fashion Can Work Towards Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:When a brand says they’re sustainable\, what does that really mean? Join Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago and Sandra Capponi\, the founder of Good On You\, to explore this question in depth. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a conscious consumer\, fashion professional\, or simply curious about sustainability\, you’ll leave with practical tools to better understand what brands’ sustainability claims really mean\, how to identify greenwashing\, and how to make more informed shopping decisions. \n\n\n\nGood on You is an online platform that rates brands according to how they develop policies and display leadership across three key issue areas: people\, planet and animals. \n\n\n\nThe virtual event link will be emailed once a ticket is purchased.
URL:https://www.sfwchicago.com/event/virtual-how-fashion-can-work-towards-sustainability/
LOCATION:Illinois
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Fashion Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago for the second annual Sustainable Fashion Symposium\, which brings together community members with different backgrounds and interests to learn more about what sustainable fashion is\, innovations\, and local resources. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers include sustainable fashion designers\, creatives\, academics\, professionals\, students\, and advocates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 12:45 pm. The Symposium begins promptly at 1:00 pm. \n\n\n\nTicket information \n\n\n\nDay Passes are available in a bundle at a discounted rate called a “Day Pass”. All events are held at the same venue on the same day. These tickets also include access to the Sustainable Fashion Show & Social.  \n\n\n\nTwo Day Pass options are available. The General Admission and VIP front row. \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets purchased are eligible for tax exemption through Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago’s charity status.
URL:https://www.sfwchicago.com/event/sustainable-fashion-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Theatre Works\, 1113 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60657\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Fashion Show & Social
DESCRIPTION:Join Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago for its annual charity fashion show to kick off the city’s largest sustainable fashion event! After the runway\, enjoy a meet and greet with the designers and learn more about the garments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDesigners participating in the fall/winter 2026 (FW26) program include: Aesch Liman\, Co.\, Arthouse\, Patricia Quill\, Tukii Tucker\, and more! \n\n\n\nDay Passes are available in a bundle at a discounted rate. These tickets include access to the Sustainable Fashion Show & Social\, plus the Sustainable Fashion Symposium. All events are held at the same venue on the same day. \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets purchased are eligible for tax exemption through Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago’s charity status.
URL:https://www.sfwchicago.com/event/sustainable-fashion-show-social-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Theatre Works\, 1113 W Belmont Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60657\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open House: How to Get Involved with SFWC
DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n\n\n\nThis virtual event is for prospective volunteers interested in joining the Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago (SFWC) community. Perfect for those looking to make new connections\, learn about fashion’s impact\, and share your passion for a more sustainable fashion future. \n\n\n\n​​Cost: $0Virtual. RSVP for the link! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​​Who Should Attend: \n\n\n\n\n​​Anyone curious about sustainable fashion\n\n\n\n​​Designers\, stylists\, students\, and creatives\n\n\n\n​​Local business owners\, or anyone looking to make a positive impact!\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n​​This free community gathering is a part of a global network bringing year-round events\, resources\, and opportunities to Chicago for people of all backgrounds to take action toward a better fashion future. \n\n\n\n​​Why attend: \n\n\n\n\n​​Connect with people in your area who care about fashion\, sustainability\, and positive change.\n\n\n\n​​You’ll leave with at least 3 connections!\n\n\n\n​​Learn how Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago is creating change and opportunities across the state.\n\n\n\n​​There will be structured community/ connection time\, so everyone has the chance to share who they are\, what they care about\, or what they’d like to contribute (if they are comfortable sharing) or who they want to connect with.\n\n\n\n\n​​RSVP today to be part of a community working toward a more equitable\, creative\, and sustainable future. See you there! \n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://www.sfwchicago.com/event/open-house-how-to-get-involved-with-sfwc/
LOCATION:Illinois
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