Sewing 101

ok - not too shabby...my 3rd post. Maybe it'll be a habit now? So, I was in the sewing mood today. Remember, I'm teaching myself, so something entirely simple can take a couple of hours. But, I'm trying to not get frustrated and consider every mistake a learning experience. I'll have to hurry with this post because when Em wakes up, we're off to the fabric store (and then maybe Michaels), post office, maybe some Christmas shopping (yes, I wait until the last minute) and all before Cdub gets off the school bus at 3:45? Hmm, maybe I'm aiming a bit too high. Anyhoo, I decided to attempt a few homemade Christmas presents this year. I just did this diaper wipes case and diapers case for my sister-in-law who just had their first baby. (Can't wait to meet him at Christmas!!) Now, I'm going to make matching pillowcase dresses for my other two neices. (but without the pillowcase - using an old 70's sheet instead. I'll attach pictures of the first pillowcase I made (and only thus far) for Em. Cute, right? My attempt at embroidering my little nephew's initials on the onesie failed. The needle kept getting caught - maybe I have the wrong kind of needle for that fabric? So, I embroidered the initials on another piece of fabric and sewed that to the onesie with a little bit of batting behind it to make it look like a quilt piece...and to help blend in the imperfections in hopes to make it look like it's supposed to be that way. However, on the back, I tried to add the III (since he's a Third) and that just got all crooked. What do you think? Can I still give it as a gift? Or too sloppy? Well, since I have no followers :), I'm giving it. It's the thought that counts, right?
Aight..Peace!