craftgrrl | I'm so exciteddddddd, I just can't hide iiiiiiiit...

Hey all, I'm new to the community, so I'ma say a few random things.

I want to make hats and bags and such, as I love them and have lots of them.
I am very into Asian culture, disgustingly cute things, colourful things, all sorts of things, and I like to mismatch patterns and colours.
They would have to be handsewn, as I don't have access to a sewing machine.
I cannot knit, crochet, or embroider (very well anyway).
I do not have my license or a car, so getting around to places is rather hard at times.
I am a 1st year Asian Studies major (college freshman) without a job.
I don't really know what kind of fabrics or threads or tools or whatever is best to make these things.
I also need a tutorial on how to make pop-tab bracelets.
Where is the best place to buy sturdy corduroy and thick plaid flannel fabric?
Please help me, as I am considerably inept.

I've been wanting to get more crafty for a while now, and I'm hoping that y'all can help meh. *__*

Some ideas I have:
~Bob Ross bag/pillow/hat/something (I've got a white ringer tee with him on it, and a brown screenprint on blue jersey material)
~fleece animal hats
~sturdy bags, preferably not too small (ie: shoulder bags, etc.)
~a thick, ankle length skirt
~I also have a bajillion patches, and nothing to put them on, a bunch of old t-shirts, a band shirt for The Used that I don't wear often because it's too heavy and long, and a lot of iron-on letters as well

Please comment with any suggestions or anything, I'd really appreciate it, and thanks for taking the time to read this. ^-^V