The Cincinnati Fiber Forum
Leaders, makers, and organizations uniting to end textile waste in Cincinnati.
In September 2025, Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub hosted the inaugural Fiber Forum—a gathering of Cincinnati’s textile specialists designed to spark collaboration and exchange ideas. The event featured panelists representing multiple stages of the textile lifecycle, inspiring art exhibitions, and a vibrant trashion show highlighting innovative upcycled fashion.
The innovation session, led by Final Strike Collective and Baraza Design Studio, offered valuable insights into what our local textile community needs to thrive. We’ve taken those insights to heart and are actively building on them.
To see the full report, click 2025 Report below.
2026 Fiber Forum
In September 2025, Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub hosted the inaugural Fiber Forum—a gathering of Cincinnati’s textile specialists designed to spark collaboration and exchange ideas. The event featured panelists representing multiple stages of the textile lifecycle, inspiring art exhibitions, and a vibrant trashion show highlighting innovative upcycled fashion.
We’re gearing up for Fiber Forum 2026, and we’d love your input on the event’s content.
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Fiber Resources
Hand Sew a Patch
How do you sew a patch on to anything? A backpack, a jacket? Fashion designer Anastasia Chatzka shows you the secrets of sewing on patches!
Machine Sew a Patch
Fashion designer Anastasia Chatzka shows you how to sew patches onto anything using your home sewing machine.
Hemming by Hand
Make pants or sleeves longer or short by learning to hem by hand!
Hemming with a Machine
Learn to hem your pants or jeans using a sewing machine!
Darning a Sock by Hand
Learn how to repair your damaged socks by using the tried and true method of darning. Give your nice socks the TLC they deserve.
Mending
A simple handsewing tutorial on how to mend tears.
