I have a thrifted jacket and the sleeves are just a dash shorter than I'd like them. The seams have no extra fabric to lengthen them with. If I cut holes at the elbows and added patches would it add a little length? Or would that be pointless other than decoration?

Whatever you decide, don't stop creating! You have a special talent! Even if you're not sure how to put that to a good use right now, continue & a way will come to you. There have been some great ideas given here. One additional piece of advice would be to try & network with other creative people even if they are not necessarily in the same field. I know you are young, but networking is essential to growing a business & many people will share their experiences & mistakes. Also, you never know who they know & who they can put you in contact with. I'm sure there are on-line forums or maybe groups where you live. Don't ever give up on your dream! Always believe in yourself & your talent! Fashion can be a cut throat business.

I'm going for a Fashion and Textiles qualification at college in Farnborough - check it out, it's called a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion and Clothing, that would be a good way to start off your career!

http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2009/12/nosew-fleece-color-block-tea-cozy.html

Hey there everyone..... Not long ago, I heard about a cool pattern for a tea cozy, made from fleece, with no sewing involved. Does anyone have this pattern, or know anything about it? I'd be really happy to find it. Thanks!

You might consider sewing for theatre groups if there are any in your area. I also second the idea of 18" doll clothes.

Hi Muffinator (great name btw! xD)

That's pretty easy, even for someone without any experience! Just try it. Creating your own stuff is always more satisfying than letting someone else do it.

You have to have fabric, 2x the size of the pattern.
(you can even make your own, since it is just half a circle!

Fold the fabric in half. where the fold is that is the left side of the pattern.
Where it says 'hem this edge' that is where the head comes through so that has to fit your doll. You have to fold over the edges of the fabric a little bit and sew it onto itself so not on the other side.

Part A and B is where you sew the both together (hem first, so it looks neater and you won't have a shift in the fabric from where you hammed and where you stitched.

Hope this makes sense! Really, just try it, you might surprise yourself with your craftiness ;)

Hey everyone,
I need a super easy pattern for a hijab that fits an 18" doll (American Girl). I am not a sewer, so the easier the better. Does anyone have anything or is able to create something for me? It would be much appreciated by me, and by the kids in my community. TIA!
(PS, I've seen this one: http://frugalabundance.com/hijab.pdf and I can't quite see how it works)

True, the brocades on amazon and most other sites are not enough delicate...
It is so frustrating that its so hard to find!!

Amazon has some black and silver brocade, but it's not quite the same. Try some European apparel fabric sites, maybe?

ARGH I had exactly the same thing...it's called Hook Timing Fix and here's a video on how to fix it...my dad spent forever fixing it, but in the end we bought a new machine for my birthday + Christmas present this year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmEtmnkDIS8&safe=active

Dear Monika,

Sorry to bother you again, but youre my only hope Its quite important for me to find this fabric, because I have to finish my product for a customer. I still have not found anything myself, I also didn't find it on the site of Jo-Ann and they also don't transport to the Netherlands. You said you have seen the fabric at certain online stores. Can you please send me some links?
Please help! Its really important to me.
Thank you so much!

I just read your message, thank you very much! I live in the Netherlands and we dont have any Jo-Ann store here... But I have send an email to their website, so I wait for their response now.
You say that you have seen this fabric in online fabric stores, but I cannot find it myself... Can you perhaps send me some links? If you have time?
Hope you can help me.
Thank you!!

Wear them for people to see...How else will anyone know. Either create an occasion wear them or make the design fit the occasion. Be brave!

I got it at Jo-Ann's, but I have seen it in online costume fabric stores.