how to do things knowing they wont work

For the next couple days I'll be a seamstress again.
When you create your own stuff, it's always easy to do things and figure out ways how to do them. At the moment this is not easy, especially when working with someone who has very little knowledge in garment construction. Fun what ideas pop up but very unrealistic to follow through :) This dress coat is driving me nuts but I'll try anyway and hope for the best!!

As a picture says more than a thousand words...