Sewing Question

I have a question for you.

I'm about to show a high level of naivity but I figure if I can't ask you, who could I ask?

Plus, if you can't make yourself look silly in front of family and friends then heck - you're in trouble.

So here goes .... how hard is it to sew?

I remember when I was young my mom used to go to the local fabric shop and buy patterns, pick out fabric etc. I don't remember her doing it often - but that doesn't really answer my question. Halloween costumes maybe?

If I had a basic sewing machine (I figure someone must have an old one laying around they don't want and I could borrow... or they make fairly cheap ones nowadays anyway).

And went and bought a pattern labeled for beginners.

Figured out what kind of material I needed etc.

Could I make myself a little top or such very easily?

Or am I going out on a limb and being rediculous here......?

My understanding is you trace the pattern onto the fabric, cut it out and then follow the directions to sew it together. Notice I mentioned a beginner pattern? haha...

Have any of you ever tried this? How about you Miss Gail? Although you can make quilts so I'm not sure you're in my newbie league at all - you're the only friend I have that sews. Besides Miss Peggy, who should also please feel free to input here when you're finished with today's wedding craziness.

I actually don't have any idea if many of you sew at all.

Please advise.

This idea has popped into my brain more than once. I figure that multiple appearances there isn't just a flittery interest but something genuine. What would I be getting myself into here?

Thanks! xoxo

(All images courtesy of google image search and are not my own)