Issue #7 cover girl Shini’s brilliant do-it-yourself fashion projects have inspired us to at least think about getting creative with our hands. The jury is still out on whether anything will actually be accomplished, but in the obsessive DIY frenzy, we’ve discovered some really inspiring how-to’s!

Here are some of our favorite fashion DIY bloggers from around the web:

ThreadBanger

ThreadBanger is the big mama of DIY fashion sites, complete with tutorials for fashion, home, and their own Threadbanger YouTube channel.

Oustapop

Brimming with do-it-yourself suggestions and tutorials, including working with leather pailettes and shredded tees, Oustapop also runs the Trashionista Flickr group.

…Love Maegan

Love Maegan features plenty of simple designer-inspired DIY projects, from Gucci-like tops to Prada-ish necklaces.

Style Hurricane

Fun and inspiring craftiness from Style Hurricane’s Anni, including her signature scrolled zipper cuffs.

Out of Order

If you’re handy with a sewing machine, check out some of the projects by Meghan at Out of Order. We’ve been promising ourselves to at least try the full skirt tutorial.

Chic Steals

Chic Steals has plenty of ideas on sewing your own creations from upcycled clothing. Check out the “How to make a ruffled top from a men’s shirt” tutorial. Nothing short of fab!

P.S. I Made This

P.S I Made This is a well known do-it-yourself dream haven of simple projects with maximum impact.

2 Bitchez Deep

If you like it raw with studs and spikes, 2BitchezDeep is the spot for you! You can also buy some of their finished pieces at Patricia Field.com.

Adventures in Dressmaking

Adventures in Dressmaking is a great place to learn the things your mother never taught you, from hem-facings to invisible zippers. You’ll find handy sewing tutorials aplenty, and Suzannah makes it look easy.

New York Design Shop

If you need inspiration and materials, check out New York Design Shop, home to how-tos and all of the studs, sequins, and extra bits and bobbles needed to complete them.

Do you have any favorite resources for DIY inspiration? Share ‘em in the comments!