I am also an oh-sew-beginner!  Those professional patterns? NUTS! Here are some links to some free online patterns that I found to be much, much easier.   http://www.sewing.circleofcrafters.c...stpattern.html http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/ah_pets_oth...513246,00.html
I also went to Wallyworld and bought a couple of shirts and vests in his size and created my own patterns based on those. I am a visual learner, so if I can see it, I can make it.
Good luck! 
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