the present invention relates to a fabric treating apparatus and method for controlling the same . a fabric treating apparatus according to the present invention includes a treating space within which fabrics are treated ; a heating unit configured to supply heated air , or steam , or heated air and steam to the treating chamber ; a motor to generate a rotational power ; a device receiving the rotational power from the motor , the device configured to move a rack disposed within the treating space ; and a control unit adapted to : control the motor according to a sensed electric current of the motor , and drive the motor to rotate at a speed defined by a target number of rotations per minute .