Novice sewer, what tools/materials/skill should I buy/learn?

Hi y’all!

I have never sewn anything before and this Xmas I am buying my first machine. (I already have been reading the Reddit post on machine buying but if you have a suggestion feel free to drop it below).

However besides the actual machine what tools/materials, tutorials, skill do you recommend that all novices need to buy/learn to be successful?

My goal for next year is to sew a circle skirt which I know seems easy but I’ve never seen before and one day work my way up to a dress.

TIA for the advice!