I learned in 4H as well, and made a drawstring bag and an apron for my first projects. I made a calico A-line dress with a back zipper and Peter Pan collar when I was 10 and lots of other clothes before I took sewing in Home Ec.
I can remember the Home Ec teacher scolding me for getting ahead of her step by step as we made a jumper in 8th grade - my fabric was a navy blue twill but I was having fabric envy of another girl who had a grey wool!
