Thriftysix!: Swishing

I had never heard of the concept 'swishing' until my friend Helen mentioned it to me a few weeks ago. Sounding a little bit ominous and conjuring initial images of car keys thrown into a fruit bowl etc, I decided to find out a bit more. It turns out swishing parties involve the swapping... of clothes and is very legit! Everyone needs to bring in an item of unwanted clothing (still in good condition), socialise a little bit whilst browsing and then swapping commences. I'm keeping my fingers crossed Helen will run one but if not, I think Ken and I should definitely get some 'swishing' on the go. What could be better, upcycling 'new' clothes', good social times and saving money? It's what T6 is all about!

According to www.swishing.com, running a Swishing party is simple, just follow the rules of the rail:

1) Everyone must bring at least one item of quality clothing.

2) You will have half an hour to browse before the swish opens.

3) No item may be claimed before the swish opens.

4) As soon as the swish is declared open, everyone may take what they want.

5) Remember no scratching, spitting or fighting.

Vintage kilo fairs

If you happen to be in London or Edinburgh on these dates, pop into a kilo fair ran by www.judysvintagefair.co.uk. Pick your items, go to the scales and pay for what they weigh. That simple. At £15 per kilo, there's every chance you could get several bargains!