When I first met my husband, one of his flatmates had a cupboard full of fabric and sewing stuff. I was extremely drawn to this cupboard and was given free reign. I started to make an appliqué picture and have been doing all sorts of sewing since. For the last year I have been trying to make my own clothes. I have become completely addicted and burdastyle has really helped with that. The other thing that I recommend to anyone in London is http://sewing.meetup.com/147/ which is a great way to meet lots of lovely people who sew!