I've sewn in the past but not for many years, despite this the instructions are excellent and allow you to make a very cute toy. However, be very aware of your materials. My local fabric store didn't have any of the suggested fabrics so I had to improvise with store suggestions and I'm not happy with all the substitutions. Unless you know your fabrics and how they behave, consider ordering the kit with both the fabric and instructions for optimal results. Your mileage may vary based on your local.