Make your own beanie: www.5min.com

It can take a while to make a beanie if yourknitting it. A way that is way easier, is to make it out of an old knitted garment. This link is to a videi that shows you how to make a beanie (and mittens and a poncho) from an old sweater. Fun, simple and cute! http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Make-Your-Own-Beanies-Ponchos-and-Mittens-19141130

Make a headpiece: dianarikasari.blogspot.com

Another thing that can be quit fun to make yourself, is a headpiece. There are a million different ways you can do it, and only your imagination is stopping you. This is a cute website with pictures that shows step- by-step on how to make a simple, but extraordinary headpiece: http://dianarikasari.blogspot.com/2008/01/diy-headpiece.html

Make your own scarf: www.tangledthread.com

Some accessories you can make yourself. Accessories can spice up a dull outfit, and give it some edge or a touch of colour. It's fun to have something that nobody else has, and it gives your style a more personal touch. This site has three steps in how to make a scarf: http://www.tangledthread.com/how-to-of-the-day-making-a-fringed-scarf/

Study fashion design from home: lifestylelearningdirect.com

If you'd like to study fashion, but don't have the time to attend school in person, you can do an online course. This can still give you the help and experience you need to pursue a job in the fashion industry, but it still allows you to have a fulltime job.
http://lifestylelearningdirect.com/course/fashion_design_dressmaking?gclid=CLPT-uGY-ZUCFRlRagodDFJJEA

Tips on choosing a fashion school: www.ehow.com

If you want a future in the fashion industry, a smart place to start is to study fashion at school. It varies how many there are from country to country, but this site can help you with a few tips:
http://www.ehow.com/how_7806_choose-fashion-school.html

Breaking into the fashion industry tips: www.ehow.com

For those of you that want to work as a fashion designer, probably already know how hard it can be to crack into the fashin industry. It's a very competitive brach, and ou really need to burn for it to have even the slightest chance of making it. This site has a few tips that may help you:
http://www.ehow.com/how_14307_become-fashion-designer.html

Starting your own clothing brand tips: www.thefashionspot.com

If you're planning on selling your designs, but don't have the time to sew up all the garments yourself, it can be smart to check out this site. It's a forum between people that are aspiring fashion designers, and you can ask questions. http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f90/how-start-my-own-label-without-college-please-read-if-you-can-34499.html

Different purse patterns: henriettashandbags.com

If you feel like you're experienced enough to give a more complicated pattern a try, this site has plenty of diferent patters to choose from. Everything from small glam clutches to big strandbags is here, with easy to follow patters that you can order when you've had a look trough the different styles and found one you like. http://henriettashandbags.com/purse_patterns1.html

Make your own handbag: henriettashandbags.com

There are many different types of handbags, and some of them can be quit hard to make because the material is tough to manage. But there's a few handbags that are made in fabric, and they shouldn't be too hard to make. Here's an example with a step- by- step pattern:
http://henriettashandbags.com/free_handbag_pattern.html

Vintage sewing patterns: cemetarian.com

Earlier all women were sewing they're own clothes. Todays fashion is based on the fashion of the earlier eras, and vintage is still very much in style. There are thousands of great patters from the 40ies, 50ies and 60ies, so why not make clothes from the original patterns?
http://cemetarian.com/index.php?pr=Sewing_Patterns

Sewing appliances: www.monsterpatterns.com

The most essential thing you need to sew is a needle and thread, but there are so many other appliances that can help you along the way. Good, quality products can make the job easier, and will also improve the quality of the finished porduct. This link is to a online store that sells sewing equipment to an affordable price:
http://www.monsterpatterns.com/sew-quilt/needles-threaders/cat_59.html

Costume patterns: www.simplicity.com

If you need a costume for f.ex. a Halloween party, what about making it yourself? This site has patterns for all kinds of different costumes, for both children and adults. You can browse to get some ideas, or if you want to buy them, they're very affordable.
http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?cat=4

Make a costume from a movie: www.geocities.com

If you have ever seen a costume in a movie that you really liked, but you can't find it anywhere, this is the web site for you. It provides pictures of many different moviecostumes, and also patterns so you can make it yourself! http://www.geocities.com/mmmp_mp/test.html

Resizing a pattern: www.sensibility.com

Even if you've found a pattern in the design you want, it's a big chance it doesn't have the perfect fit for you. Resizing a pattern is easy enough, but here's some tips that might help you:
http://www.sensibility.com/pattern/resizepattern.htm

Tips to sew in a zipper: www.taunton.com

For you that have sewn in a zipper before, you know that it can be tricky business. There are different ways of doing it, and with a bit of experience you'll find a way that works for you. But for now, here are a few tips that might help you on the way:
http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00168.asp

Make a pattern from a garment: www.sensibility.com

If you have a clothing item that you really like, you can make a pattern of it rather than try to track down a pattern in the same style. You don't have to take the original apart if you follow these steps: http://www.sensibility.com/pattern/tracepattern.htm

Make a pattern from scratch: how-to-make-sewing-patterns.deofsf.com

If you know exactly what style you want, but can't find a pattern that matches your design, you can make your own pattern. This can be quit hard, put with a bit of practice, you'll be making your dream designs from scratch in no time!
http://how-to-make-sewing-patterns.deofsf.com/DemoAll.html

How to dye fabric: www.wikihow.com

A design that is very popular right now is tied- dyed fabric. This is really easy to do yourself, and gives your t-shirt or item of choice a colourful and trendy look. Here's a step- by- step guide that makes it easier for you. http://www.wikihow.com/Tie-Dye-a-Shirt

Fabric decoration: www.wikihow.com

There are many ways you can personalize a clothing item without altering it. You can decorate it with studs, beads, stiches and print- just use your imagination. Here's a web page with ideas and step- by- step guide to how you can iron on prints.
http://www.wikihow.com/Print-Your-Own-Fabric

Clothing repair: home.howstuffworks.com

Some clothing items we love even if they're worn and torn, and we can't get us to throw it out. With a few simple tips and a few tools, you can make your favorite shirt or another item, as good as new again. http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-mend-clothes4.htm

Clothes alterations: home.howstuffworks.com

If you're not confident enough yet to make clothes from scratch, you can start by altering clothes first until you get the hang of it. You can buy clothes at second hand stores, or in a affordable store. By altering clothes, you have a bigger change of making clothes fit better, even if they're not in your size, and you can make a perfect fit of a pre loved item. http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-mend-clothes1.htm

Fabric maintenance: www.fabrics.net

When you have determined what type of fabric you have, it's smart to have a general knowledge about how it needs to be washed. When you buy clothes in a store, they have a washing description inside them, and it's smart to make a tag yourself when you design your own because it's easy to forget what the fabric is made of. http://www.fabrics.net/fabricca.asp

How to identify fabric: www.fabrics.net

It's important to find out what kind of fabric you have before you start sewing. The type of fabic you use can make it harder or easier to get the style you want, and it also determines how the fabric needs to be washed etc. Mostly it says what kind it is inside the fabric roll when you buy it, but if you need some tips on how to identify your fabric, check out this web page. http://www.fabrics.net/fabricsr.asp

Size charts: www.learntosewvideo.com

This is a description of all the different measurements you can take on bothe women and men. Most of the time not all of these are useful, but it's good to have an idea of how to do it just in case you need them some day. The size chart can also be helpful because it can vary from pattern to pattern because they're made in different conutries. http://www.learntosewvideo.com/LTS_Measurements_For_Sewing.html

How to take measurements: m-sewing.com

The first thing you do when you have decided on a design and fabric is to take the measurements. It's important to be thourough when you do this, as a mistake can possibly ruin the whole finsihed item. This link shows how and where to take the measurements.
http://m-sewing.com/patterns-catalog/howtos/taking-measurements.html

Sewing machines: www.sewbiz.com.au

There are hundreds of different sewing maschines on the market, in many price ranges. This link has sewing machines from the leading brands like husquarna, elna and brother, and you can buy them online. http://www.sewbiz.com.au/list.asp?ID=23#53

Tips on buying a sewing machine: sewing.about.com

Sewing machine can range in price between everything from 100$ to as high as 8000$, so it's a few things you should think through before you decide on one. This link has tips on what kind of questions you should think through to find the sewing machine for you . http://sewing.about.com/od/sewingmachineindex/bb/buymachine.htm

Sewing help: www.burdastyle.com

Sewing can be quit difficult, especially if you're selftaught. If you run in to trouble while sewing, don't worry. This web page has a whole section on how to do everything from finshing a hem, to sewing in a zipper, and can be a massive help if you're stuck. http://www.burdastyle.com/howtos?filter=13

Free patterns: www.burdastyle.com

If you don't know how to make your own patterns from scratch (it can be quit complicated), it's better to get a hold of a pattern that is already made. You can have look through a few different to find a style you like, and you can even make changes to the pattern. Remember to be thourough when you take the measurements, as the size charts can vary. This link is to a web site with free patterns you can download.
http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns?filter=0&sortby=mostrecent

This season's trends in Australia: whatswhat.com.au

The trends change every season, and there's also many different to choose from. When you're deciding on what you want to make, it can be a good idea to have a look around and see what's in different stores this season to get some ideas. This web page is developed by Westfield, and it has many tips on what clothing items are in right now, and where to get it if you want to use an item as a base for your pattern. http://whatswhat.com.au/fashion/fashion-trends/whats-in/

Sewing classes at Spotlight: www.spotlight.com.au

For those who don't know how to sew, or want to freshen up on your skills, a sewing course will be a good idea to start. Spotlight is a big chain who sells everything you can possibly need in fabric and craft. They also arrange different creative classes in store, and for a small fee you can gain a new creative skill. This link is to spothlight's sewing classes, and has a list over the class times in QLD. http://www.spotlight.com.au/classes/userSearchClass.php