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Over 92 Million Tons of Textiles End Up in Landfills Every Year 

The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to global waste, with millions of tons of clothing discarded annually. This year alone, textile waste is expected to rise dramatically, further polluting our planet. But together, we can make a change.

That’s why Sewing Lab, local businesses, and nonprofits are coming together to build a community-driven solution: Don't Shop, Swap Movement. By swapping instead of shopping, we extend the life of garments, reduce waste, and take an active role in the circular economy—where nothing goes to waste, and everything finds a new purpose.

What Happens to Leftover Items?
Any unclaimed clothing from our swaps doesn’t go to waste. Sewing Lab repurposes some items for school sewing projects, and the rest is donated to various nonprofits supporting their communities. Through this, we ensure that every piece continues to serve a purpose, whether as new creations or to help those in need.

Join us in making fashion more sustainable—one swap at a time. Let’s build a community that cares, swaps, and reduces waste together. Check out our upcoming swaps and get involved!

We can't wait to see you in one of our clothing swaps!

March 28 / Women's Clothing Swap / 6:30-8pm Row House Ashburn

March 30 / Kids Clothing Swap /12-2pm Shipgarten Tysons

April 6 / Kids Clothing Swap / 12-2pm Mustang Sally Brewing, Chantilly 

April 20 / Kids Clothing Swap  /10-12nn Westover Taco, Arlington

April 27 / Kids Clothing Swap / 12-2pm Shipgarten Tysons

May 4 / Women's Clothing Swap / 12-2pm Mustang Sally Brewing

May 11 / Women's Clothing Swap / 12-2nn Shipgarten Tysons

May 18 / Women's Clothing Swap / 10-12nn Westover Taco

May 25 / Kids Clothing Swap / 12-2pm Shipgarten Tysons