Identifying FABRIC Workshop: Fibers - January 6th 6-8p

Learn with the FABSCRAP community as we practice uses all our senses to identify fibers!

This workshop will start with an engaging and informational discussion about natural, synthetic, blended, regenerative, and recycled fibers, during which attendees are encouraged to start their Identifying Fabric Journal. Then, you will learn and practice various tricks to identify and distinguish between various fibers using FABSCRAP fabric (using all our senses)! The workshop will end with communal skills and resource sharing.

Light food & refreshments provided.
FABSCRAP’s shop will be open until 6p too, come shop beforehand!

Attendees will:

• Gain a better understanding of fabric content
• Learn fiber identifying practices to distinguish natural, synthetic, and blended fibers while gaining a better understanding of their unique properties
• Start an “Identifying Fabric” Journal

Overview:

Over three hands-on sessions, we’ll dive into the essentials of fabric identification - fiber, weave, & knit - helping you make informed choices whether you’re buying, swapping, repairing, or caring for your wardrobe. Perfect for anyone building a sustainable, thoughtful closet, this series will teach you skills that last a lifetime.

1. Fibers (January 6th)
2. Weaving (February 3rd) – Explore the art of weaving and how fabric structure impacts durability, breathability, and care.
3. Knitting (March 3rd) – Discover the beauty of knitted fabrics, their uses, and how to identify them with ease.

Whether you’re a wardrobe minimalist, a repair enthusiast, or simply curious about what makes your favorite pieces tick, this series is your key to understanding fabrics like never before. Come curious, leave inspired!

Background: Fiber is the raw material—like cotton, silk, or polyester—but fabric is created when those fibers are woven or knit together in a specific pattern. That’s why the same fiber can make fabrics as different as cozy flannel and sleek satin. Pretty cool, right? Understanding this can totally change the way you think about your clothes!

Run of Show:

6:00 - Check in & create journal

6:10 - Fireside Chat with FABSCRAP

6:30 - Hands-on Instruction

7:30 - Identification Recap & Community Sharing

+ FABSCRAP Shop Closes

7:45 - Clean Up

8:00 - End

Meet your Instructor: Camille Tagle

Co-Founder + Creative Director of FABSCRAP, Camille has helped pioneered a system to recycle and reuse fabric waste that traditionally would have gone to landfill, creating an accessible materials resource for creative communities, while reducing the fashion industry’s impact on the planet.

Before co-founding FABSCRAP, Camille spent her career as an eveningwear designer in NYC. It was through this work that she witnessed how much fabric, especially reusable fabric, went to landfill after each collection. This motivated her to create much needed textile resources and solutions, ultimately leading to her transition from fashion design to waste management in co-founding FABSCRAP. In her current role, she's focused on educating today's designers on why sustainability must be a key component in shaping the future of the fashion industry.

Assistant Instructor: Alicia Miller

Reuse Coordinator at FABSCRAP and craft enthusiast, Alicia is our resident fiber expert. Starting as a FAB sorter, after gradating from , she has been instrumental in keeping the reuse room our favorite place to be! When Alicia's not identifying fibers, she's knitting, upcycling, and sketching.

***Attend all 3 workshops for $75

(Jan 6th: Fibers; Feb 3rd: Weaves; March 3rd: Knits)

***Attend all Fabric Events (January - March) for $150!

(3 Workshops, 2 Craft Nights, 1 Panel, 1 Book Club, & 1 Makers Show & Tell)

Directions:

The FABSCRAP warehouse is located in Building B within the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT), which is accessible by foot, bike/scooter, car, subway, bus, and ferry. Free indoor and outdoor bike parking is available at BAT Building B entrances (58th Street). This entrance is fully accessible. Free, secure on-site parking is available for cars at the Pier 4/NYC Ferry parking lot.

How to locate FABSCRAP within BAT: Our website has in-depth directions with pictures to make sure you are easily able to find us!

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