uploaded a few mistakes to show people that you don't start out making functional stuff when your learning on your own. Keep plugging away at it. It is a learned skill just like most things!!!
don't give up, strive for functional and move on from there!
I can only imagine. When it comes to metal forming, I will spend all the time in the world, but when it comes to hardware, buckles, hinges, etc. I tend to get impatient and rush.