Welcome to our FABSCRAP x TAC Workshop series! We are so excited to have a series of 4 workshops happening between now and June that highlight the different techniques we can use to upcycle and bring to life textile waste! Join us for our last workshop on June 22nd at 6:30pm at the FABSCRAP Warehouse to turn scraps into rug masterpieces!
The use of turning old clothes and cloth into rugs as a practice that can be seen in a variety of cultures. Rag rugs became widespread during the Industrial Revolution to the nineteenth century, especially in Sweden and Amish communities. Boucherouite, (pronounced boo-shay-REET) a word derived from a Moroccan-Arabic phrase for torn and reused clothing. This unique sustainable rug practice began around the mid-20th century in the Atlas mountain region of Morocco. Instead of using more traditional materials like wool to weave rugs, artisans would use recycled rugs, clothing, nylon, plastic and even packaging materials to create truly one of a kind textiles.
In this workshop students will learn how they can recycle textiles to create new one of a kind pieces.
All materials will be provided by TAC and FABSCRAP <3
All tickets are non-refundable. We encourage you to consider donating as another way to support our work as a sustainable resource - FABSCRAP is the only option available for the fashion industry to recycle and redistribute unused material, and the most accessible way for consumers to find saved-from-landfill fabric, trim, leather, and yarn.