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Secondhand Jam

  • Femme Fatale DC 3409 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC, 20008 United States (map)

Come join us for a fest of celebrating secondhand style, DIY and good vibes at the Secondhand Jam! Join the preloved party and swap, strut at the style battle, and browse through a curated selection of secondhand clothing, accessories, and more from local vendors. Enjoy live a live DJ while you upcycle secondhand jams all day long. It's the perfect opportunity to score some unique finds and support sustainable living. Don't miss out on this fun event!

VINTAGE MARKET

Vintage & preloved market with 15+ vendors and artisans

SECONDHAND STYLE BATTLE

A secondhand style battle: Show off your preloved flair and finesse to funky tunes w/ MC @petite_punk// SIGN UP TO STRUT

SWAP BY SWAP DC

Get tickets to swap from 11 AM to 2 PM. Sign up for more Swaps and learn more about this incredible organization: http://www.swapdc.com/

DIY ACTVITIES

  • Free DIY customization shoe bar with @so_me_design and @petite_punk

  • Vintage Charm Bar with @so_me_design

  • Flash Tattoos @phoeberenetattoo

  • Screen printing on clothing they purchase at the market @alittlechickadee

  • Upcycled Patch Station

    Join Kristin Adair of @LoveStoriesVintage to create your own custom patch from upcycled and vintage materials. We’ll have scrap fabrics, trims, buttons, vintage patches and pins, and much more to choose from. You’ll get basic supplies and learn techniques for hand-stitching and mending. You can create a patch to take home or bring a jacket, jeans or another garment that needs mending or just a new look! 

  • T-Shirt Transformation Station + Workshop

    Cutting T’s is timeless. Turn your essential cotton T into a statement piece you can style to your heart’s content.


    Tutorials will be held throughout the day by @brigetheidmous.. In the tutorials, you will learn techniques for cutting, tying, expanding, and adorning your T — creating something entirely new and by you. 

    There will be scissors to use and adornments on hand and for purchase,

    What to bring: 

    BYO T-shirt to cut

    BYO Scissors (if you want super sharp scissors)

    A limited selection of t-shirts sized XL and up will be available for purchase during the event. To ensure you have a shirt that is your size, we HIGHLY recommend bringing your own blank cotton t-shirt. Or grab one from the swap!

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