Just realized how much my fabric scrap sorting changed my design process

For the last six months, I kept all my leftover fabric in one big bin and it was a mess. Last week, I finally sorted everything by color and weight into clear plastic boxes from the dollar store. The difference is crazy. Now, when I'm working on a new skirt idea, I can find the perfect light blue cotton in under a minute instead of digging for half an hour. It's made me way more likely to use those smaller pieces for pockets or trim. Has anyone else found a simple organization trick that actually made you design more?

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derekp702mo agoTop Commenter

Oh man, I feel this! My whole life is just me finally doing the obvious thing six months late and acting like I invented lightbulbs.

wyatt_chen862mo agoMost Upvoted

Same. I'll discover some basic life hack and act like a genius. Just started using a grocery list app last week. Revolutionary.