well, i started off with simple stuff when i was younger, pillows and cushins, cloth dolls, etc. but had not sewn in a long time since then. spent alot more time doing embroydery. but couple years ago started off running. was working on a long term project that is still in progress, working on a cosplay/holoween outfit, and just slowly worked on it in parts. pants are definately something that is good to start with if your looking at outfits. shirts. sleeves can be a pain, till you get some practice with them.
i started outfits off, by taking some of my old clothes i didnt wear and seeing how they were made. taking them apart and seeing if i could put them back together.