There's something very important and wise in your words: the only way to improve is by practicing, and that's a great lesson. Sometimes we have to do the things that scare us. When I face that, I write down the mistakes, look for information, and keep trying. Right now, I'm planning to make pants, and that helps me a lot. I think your jacket turned out great; it looks super elegant. You did a fantastic job, dear! :3
RE: Trying out one of the Challenging patterns in Fashion Designing, A first attempt at Shawl collar practice