How to make your own clothes?

I don't know where to start, and googling just confused me, so if any
of you guys know how a man can look into making his own clothes (just
the basic stuff, no pattern, no nonsense, just good fabric,
well–fitting clothes) I'd be so thankful if you share some links with
me.
Like I said, I don't know where to start. I know there's something
about getting blueprints(?) and designs, and then I need to learn about
fabrics, then I need to learn how to sew. Is that it?
Thanks.

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You're not talking about suits, right? Shirts? Slacks?
First, you probably should learn on smaller, less ambitious items. Don't
waste money on large–scale patterns (blueprints) and good fabrics until you
decide whether this is truly what you'd like to do. I went to a private
school and attended probably one of the last home economics classes that
offered sewing, cooking, etc. I think we began with an apron (not very
useful, but simple), but after we learned about patterns: how to treat
them, how to read them, how to cut them, familiarized ourselves with sewing
machines and tools, etc.
I encourage you to learn if this is what you want but can tell you what
conclusion I've come to. I love sewing and can manage almost any fabric but
unless you want a special item that cannot be found, you can find regular
items retail for the same amount of money or less than the time, money, and
effort that goes into making your own anymore. Some fabrics have gotten
quite expensive. My sewing skills nowadays are utilized for tailoring items
(our own – not professionally). Remember, though, this is a function of how
much time you have; I have two small children so I have no spare time!
I don't know about websites but craft stores have basic sewing skills books
that could help you find your way around a machine. They also offer classes
and that would be help you the most in my opinion. My skills have improved
greatly over the years but they all built on the experience that I first had
familiarizing me with the process and teaching me to not be afraid of the
machine and sewing itself.
I hope this helps! I encourage you to learn. Sewing has been a wonderful
skill to have in my back pocket! It also teaches you loads about different
fabrics and how they react when handled differently. And about the care of
those fabrics.
Jamie

If you have no experience at all with sewing, never had home ec in
junior high or anything, I would urge you to take a class at a local
craft store or continuing education organization.
First of all, to make anything other than really a pillow cover or bag,
you will need a pattern. You will need to know how to read the pattern
lingo, and determine your size and the right fabrics. While this may
seem simple for a "easy" item such as a basic shirt or pajama pants, it
can get confusing and you can waste a lot of money of wrong fabrics,
cutting mistakes and the like.
Otherwise, you can teach yourself, just be prepared to buy a good book
and some very basic first patterns, all marked very easy.
NM
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