Update: That moment when a botched dye job inspired my entire spring collection
I was trying to achieve a specific ombre effect on some silk for a blouse, but the dye bath reacted unpredictably, leaving these wild, watercolor-like streaks that I initially hated. After staring at it for a day, I realized the organic patterns reminded me of lichen on stones, which sent me down a rabbit hole researching biomimicry in textile design. Honestly, I spent hours sketching ideas based on that ruined piece, and now I'm leaning into irregular, natural motifs instead of the clean lines I'd planned. It's funny how a technical failure can push you toward a more authentic creative direction, something I think gets lost when we over-plan. What are your thoughts on embracing happy accidents in the design process, and do you have stories where a flaw became a feature?