Costume Making, step 1

I went to Anime Matsuri Costuming Workshop 2.1 and learnt a lot of things related to using sewing machine, fabric and such.  I tend to forget things unless I take some notice to remind myself.  So the following is kind of both notes and research that I was inspired to do related to costume making.

Nice items to acquire:

• Zig Zag cut fabric Scissors (Search "zig zag scissor fabric" on Amazon.com to find options)
• Sewing machine foot kit (Search "Sewing Machine Foot Kit" on Amazon)
• Leather Machine Needles
• All purpose thread
• Tailor's Chalk
• Fabrics Scissor
• Sewing Patterns
• Fabric -  Gabardine

Some tips:

• 9 Tips for Sewing Leather
• How to sew leather... a few tips
• Presser Feet Cheat Sheet
• Feet, Feet, Feet!
• Get to Know Your Sewing Machine Feet
• What Is a Seam Allowance?
• How to use sewing pattern
• Understanding Lining Fabric + Resources
• How and When to Use Interfacing
• More about interfacing
• Understanding Underlining
• Choosing Fabric for Clothes
• Dressmaking for beginners – how to choose and buy fabric
• Choosing the right fabrics for your DIY projects
• A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Fabric
• Backstitching

The absolute beginning exercise that I should do:

- Sewing Tips: Practicing your Sewing Stitches (including the back-stitch)