So I got the pattern I wanted in the mail today! It was out of print but yay ebay!! And cheap!! I'm going to do a muslin first as a practice. My mom called dibs on it--she wants to use it as a foundation piece for a patchwork jacket. I say ummm Happy Mother's Day mom!!! This is the one I am gonna do...
http://www.butterick.com/item/B4463....h=b4463&page=1 the blue checkered drawing on the far right. Very simple :) Again thanks for everyone that put in their experienced opinions--I really appreciate the help!!! Youse guys are great!