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The WhatcomTalk Events Calendar shares things to do around Whatcom County including Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine and beyond. Find fun activities and adventures throughout the region on our comprehensive events calendar. Have an event that isn’t listed? Click the green “Post your Event” button and our editors will review and approve within two business days.

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Oct
19
Wed
Free Costume Consultations at Ragfinery! @ Ragfinery
Oct 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Get inspiration and advice for your costume from a local master upcycler! Carol Oberton creates costumes for the Procession of the Species, and will have examples of claws and masks with jaws and teeth, and will be ready to give you tips on constructing the creative costume of your dreams! Details on our website: www.ragfinery.com

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Jul
21
Fri
Clean Out Your Closet / Sidewalk Sale @ Social Fabric
Jul 21 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Clean Out Your Closet / Sidewalk Sale @ Social Fabric | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Clean Out Your Closet / Sidewalk Sale – Shop Friday and Saturday July 21 – 22! OPEN LATE for the Commercial Street Night Market

SHOP donated garments, jewelry or accessories like: hats, belts, purses, shoes, scarves and shawls; All clean and something you’d be proud to wear!

DONATE a minimum of 10 items (up to 25) and receive an “I’m Generous” button good for a 25% discount (expires 7/2018) that can be used in our store (just not at this sale). * ALSO Lydia Place and Agape House will each get 25% of the price of your items sold and so will YOU!

DROP OFF Donations during business hours between Friday, 7/14th – Wednesday, 7/19th. (Unsold items should be picked up by July 29th or they’ll be donated.)

CONTACT US for more info/further details by email at: info@socialfabricart.com or by phone at: (360) 733-1323.

GET BUSY CLEANING OUT THAT CLOSET!!!

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Oct
5
Thu
Kids Finger Knit Rainbow Scarf @ Ragfinery
Oct 5 @ 2:00 pm

Early release Thursdays have never looked so fun! Join this 2-part after school session and finger knit your own warm and cheerful scarf, complete with fluffy cloud pom poms. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Ages: 8-12
Note: This workshop is held on two consecutive Thursday afternoons, Oct. 5 and 12. Register in store or online.

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Oct
7
Sat
Textural Felt Hats @ Ragfinery
Oct 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Learn how to make a pattern resist to fit your head, and use up-cycled fabrics and wool to create a fun, textural, classy (or any style you like) felt hat. Various styles will be presented as samples for the class, including some that might be worn for Halloween! Participants will finish up by learning about shaping your damp hat. Note: There will be no set lunch break, so please bring snacks and/or lunch to eat during class. Register in store or online.

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Reverse Pattern Making workshop @ Ragfinery
Oct 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Learn how to copy a garment without taking it apart! Making clothing typically begins with a pattern and ends with a garment. In this class we’ll reverse the process: starting with a piece of clothing you bring, you’ll draft a permanent pattern and start sewing your new version. You’ll also learn about fabric, grain and drape, tailoring to your body, and essential pattern making tools and terms.

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Oct
12
Thu
Kids Finger Knit Rainbow Scarf @ Ragfinery
Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm

Early release Thursdays have never looked so fun! Join this 2-part after school session and finger knit your own warm and cheerful scarf, complete with fluffy cloud pom poms. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Ages: 8-12
Note: This workshop is held on two consecutive Thursday afternoons, Oct. 5 and 12. Register in store or online.

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Feb
18
Sun
Make Your Own Leggings @ Social Fabric
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Make Your Own Leggings @ Social Fabric | Bellingham | Washington | United States

We’ll take your measurements and guide you through drafting a pattern that will fit you! We’ll also talk about negative ease and sewing with knits. You’ll learn what kind of knits to buy to make your own leggings in the future! Some sewing experience required.

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Sep
22
Sat
Fall Into The Holidays – A Vendor, Artisan, Craft Event @ Birch Bay Activity Center
Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fall Into The Holidays - A Vendor, Artisan, Craft Event @ Birch Bay Activity Center | Blaine | Washington | United States

Enter to win raffle prizes donated by each vendor on site!
All Proceeds Go Toward our Children’s Programing
$1 per ticket, 12 for $10 or 25 for $20

30 interior booths, 26 outdoor booths
Vendor Booth Decorating Contest!
Decided on by the customers!

FREE CHILDCARE so you can shop.

For more information and vendor highlight posts, please check our event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/265618747368019/permalink/278249316104962/

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Nov
10
Sat
Eileen Fisher Renew Pop-up Sale @ Ragfinery
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Eileen Fisher Renew Pop-up Sale @ Ragfinery | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Wear Your Flaws On Your Sleeve.

Join Seattle’s Eileen Fisher Renew and Ragfinery for Bellingham’s Not-Quite Perfect Sale! Shop gently worn, slightly flawed Eileen Fisher pieces at $10 and up! Every purchase of a Not-Quite Perfect item extends the life of the clothes we love, and helps to reduce fashion’s footprint, one garment at a time. Please BYOB (bring your own bag).

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Jun
18
Sat
Free Community Clothing Swap @ IBC
Jun 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free Community Clothing Swap @ IBC

We are hosting another free community clothing swap!

If you’re cleaning out closets, save items to share or swap with neighbors and friends.

When: Saturday, June 18th from 10am-2pm
Where: 2000 W North Street, Bellingham
What: Clothing swap for all ages, genders, sizes, styles, seasons. Bring clothes you want to exchange (not required) and take whatever items you need/want.

Leftover items go to non-profits and shelters in Whatcom county including Engedi Refuge, YWCA, and WeCare.

Last September y’all were able to help our community and met so many urgent needs for individuals and families by participating in the swap. You all showed up in a HUGE way to clothe the community free of charge–the stories we heard from attendees blew us away! We can’t wait to do it again.

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