The Shop
From handcrafted toys to one-of-a-kind mementos to hand-knitted sweaters, caps, and blankets, the Woman’s Exchange is a top destination for baby shower gifts. You’ll find books, wooden toys, whimsical stuffed animals, and clothing for older kids, too.
For adults, the Exchange offers a unique variety of gifts, including pottery, kitchenware, art, note cards, gourmet foods, and hand-made jewelry. Please stop by to browse our entire thoughtfully curated collection or click below to shop part of our collection online. Purchasing consigned items in our shop helps further our mission of helping others help themselves.
Hand-Sewn Children’s Clothing
For 75 years, the Sewing Room at the Woman's Exchange has been providing heirloom-quality children's clothing for both girls and boys. Our highly skilled seamstresses, using the finest fabrics and lace from around the world, create exquisite traditional christening gowns, day gowns, girls' dresses, and charming boys' wear.
Our Sewing Room Consultant is available by appointment to discuss your special order needs. We take pride in creating custom pieces that are tailored to your unique style and preferences. Whether you're looking for a special outfit for a holiday, portrait, graduation, or wedding, we can help.
Please keep in mind that our handmade items take time to create, so be sure to order early to ensure timely delivery. We understand the importance of quality and attention to detail, and we're committed to delivering garments that will become treasured family heirlooms for years to come.
Call to inquire or Email our Sewing Room Manager Sandy to order!
Consignment
In our shop, we sell hundreds of handcrafted items, including children’s clothing, jewelry, home décor, blankets, and kitchen wares. Every item is sold on consignment, which offers distinct benefits for the artisan consignors we work with and the customers who shop in our non-profit store. Below you can see why consignment is so important to what we do within our community.
HOW DOES CONSIGNMENT WORK?
With consignment, artisans are able to showcase their items in a retail environment, without having the stress of fulfilling minimum orders or meeting specific delivery guidelines. Consignors are paid upon the sale of their handcrafted goods, which is a variation from the typical retail model of paying wholesale for a large order of items and marking them up for resale. As a result of this model, women who consign with the Woman’s Exchange benefit from higher profit margins, while consumers enjoy reduced markup on unique gifts, clothing, and artwork.
WHY DOES THE WOMAN’S EXCHANGE USE CONSIGNMENT?
The Woman’s Exchange was founded in Memphis in 1885, following the movement developed in Philadelphia in 1832. This movement encouraged women to sell their craftworks on consignment to gain their own financial security while utilizing their unique talents. When the Woman’s Exchange of Memphis was founded, it gained the praise of the community by supporting artisans and seamstresses with the consignment model. In order to continue offering women the opportunity to support themselves with the creation of artisanal goods, our shop operates with a volunteer staff of over 250 members. About 96% of our staff is comprised of volunteers, though we do employ skilled seamstresses to produce the heirloom infant and children’s clothing for which our shop is well-known
Become a Consignor!
Contact the WE staff below to get started.
Shop Manager
Dee Dee Laughlin
901-327-5681
wemanagerdee@gmail.com
Sewing Room Manager
Sandy Moore
901-327-5681
wesew.moore@gmail.com