Weaving It All Together (Literally)
+ Grab your tickets to our first panel on Feb 19th!!
Welcome to Better Together’s bi-weekly newsletter, where we believe that the more we work together, the greater impact we can have! Stemming from the merger of FABSCRAP and Reclypt, a significant step for the future of circular fashion in NYC, this newsletter encourages and provides a platform for the industry to be better together.
🧶 WEAVING WITH SCRAP FABRIC
Our 3-part workshop series on fabric identification continues this Monday with Wovens!
If you joined us last time (or read the recap here on Substack), you got a deep dive into natural, synthetic, regenerative, and blended fibers—now, we’re weaving that knowledge together (literally).
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to hand weave + identify weave types with FABSCRAP & Black Girls Sew!
I’ve been navigating “sustainable fashion” for years now, to the point that I started a community organization to help others and what I’ve landed on is that understanding your fibers and fabric is key to a sustainable and quality wardrobe.
I’ve created these workshops for this exact reason!
No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity, and we’ll bring the materials. Plus, you’ll get your very own Fabric Journal to guide you through the world of fibers, wovens, and knits.
Join us Monday, February 3rd at 6p at FABSCRAP to build your skills, connect with fellow fabric enthusiasts, and gain the confidence to make more informed, sustainable choices in your wardrobe and craft projects.
🔗Textile Resources
Fabric nerds: dive deep into the rich history of looms.
If you’re not sure where to start for a closed loop closet, this is for you!
CRAFT NIGHT on Feb 11th: Bring a handcraft project you’re working on and join us for a night of creativity and community - all welcome!
Learn about all sustainability regulations in the United States that are relevant for apparel, footwear and fashion industry.
Overwhelmed? Volunteer.
FABSCRAP is hosting a Panel on SUSTAINABLE TEXTILES & MICROPLASTICS Thursday 3.19 @ Impact Hub NY. Learn about our panelist below:
Laura Sansone is a textile designer, activist, and consultant. She is the creator of New York Textile Lab, a design and consulting company that supports environmentally responsible textile methods, and regional systems of production.
Yoni Ronn is dedicated to combating the growing threat of microplastics to human health and the environment as the CEO of Moby Filter.
Mary Bemis is on a mission to remove all of the plastics from our clothing as the CEO of Reprise Activewear, a plant-based brand made out of Tencel.
& yours truly is moderating: Rachel Ceruti, Community Director @ FABSCRAP!
📰 What We’re Reading
“TO DYE FOR”
Snag Your Spot & Your Copy! Get ready for our upcoming Book Club in March and visit your local bookstore for a copy of “To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick - And How We Can Fight Back” by Alden Wicker
Hear from the author herself to explore how the fashion industry’s dyeing practices impact the planet and our health, and discover actionable steps toward a more sustainable and safe future. Whether you’ve read the book cover-to-cover, listening to audio book on your commute, skimmed a few chapters, or haven’t even cracked it open, all are welcome! Register early below.
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“REGENERATIVE CULTURE”
Ready to rethink the way we organize and thrive? In a world pushing us toward burnout, regenerative culture offers a different path—one rooted in care, connection, and resilience. But what does that really look like in practice? And how can it transform the way we live and work? Dive in to this article from Extinction Rebellion to explore a new way forward.
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“FRONT PORCH THREADS”
I don’t know about ya’ll but this week has been a lot. So I love to turn to friends who are doing cool things, which is why I HIGHLY recommend checking out Danielle’s Substack page. From discussing why mending with community matters to patching wovens by hand, this blog is like a warm cup of tea. Check out and support her mending and upcycling experiment.
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