This is my dirty little secret.
I am a bit messy when I work. I kept needing to cut different pieces from the various pieces of fabric. When I started the cutting, I would fold thefabric up each time, but it became ridiculous to unfold and refold every 5 seconds, so I stopped and just threw the fabric on the floor between cuts.
Why didn’t I just cut all the pieces from one fabric at once?
My mind doesn’t work that way. When I make bags, I have a hard time keeping track of pieces. I like to cut all the pieces (interfacing, fabric, etc.) required for a part so I move on the next part. For example, if the Main panel requires main fabric, interfacing and Soft & Stable, then I like to cut all the pieces before I move on to the straps, etc.
I do clean up the mess eventually.
It’s part of the process.
What is your process?
I am messy also, though I tend to be hyper-organized. I also cut in sections and not necessarily work efficiently which is also counter to how I approach every other area of my life.
While cutting my fabric I tend to push it to the side until I run out of room, then I take the stacks and move them to a chair or any space I can find.
I clean up after each project. That makes unfinished projects a problem and horizontal space a premium. So sometimes I have to basket a project, but I do fold before putting all the pieces in the basket.
I clean up after each project as well. (Even if I am working on a couple of projects at once, there is usually one that is my main project). it kind of clears up my mind for the next thing. I am trying to finish projects rather than having UFOs, but I am still tackling older UFOs, as you know.
Oh, I am a messy sewer! I tidied up my sewing room before I went away in July and still can’t find many items!! I’ll have to think of a solution.
The organization system has to make sense to your workstyle!