i had a horrible home ec teacher; having patience apparently wasn't a requirement for the job. we made a gingham apron and oven mitt which i didn't cut on the bias earning me an F, a felt sewing book for needles bound by the blanket stitch, a blouse with the dreaded darts, bell bottom pants with a zipper which I had to wear backwards for a good fit, an elastic waist striped velour skirt. my stripes didn't match up; no surprise there. didn't start sewing again til college.