I started making things because I would love the way something looked, but I don't have an unlimited budget.
Or I would see something awesome, but not want to buy it because I wanted to change something about it.
I also like making things because then I can have a sense of accomplishment when someone asks me where I got something and I can say, "Thanks! I made it myself!"
I like to recreate looks from many different places but a favorite is Anthropologie. I will still shop their sale racks, but the things I can't afford I will try to recreate so that it is still beautiful but budget friendly.
I also get ideas from fashion magazines, outfits I see out and about, online creations and more.