I've noticed lately that there has been an explosion in the number of craft swaps hosted by bloggers, particularly on instagram.
I've hosted The Sweet Pouch Swap several times now over the past couple of years and have built up some experience about what works well and what doesn't.
If you are considering hosting a swap of your own, these tips might be helpful for you!
Swap Theme - Decide on what your handmade swap item is going to be.
- Your major swap item should be something that is achievable for people at all levels of sewing or craft.
Overall, the important thing is to create a fantastic community and enjoy the process. Yes, it can be a lot of work, but you will reap the rewards and hopefully the swap can turn into a regular event.
If you have hosted or participated in a swap, I'd love to hear any more tips you might like to add to this list!
And if you are wondering if the Sweet Pouch Swap will be back for Round 5, the answer is yes...but I am waiting until I have the time to run it properly! I need to make sure I can give it the attention it deserves!