Originally Posted by
garysgal
My first sewing project was a skirt and that was 54 years ago! You will do fine with that pattern. I didn't have one. my mom had me measure my waist, multiply it by how much fullness I wanted and then gather it all and attach it to a waist band. Just take your time, measure twice and press your seams. Have fun!!
My first sewing project also, in home ec, probably about the same time and also with no pattern.