| How to Hem Posted: 20 Nov 2018 04:00 PM PST Hems are primarily used to hide the raw edges of your material, but you may also hem a garment to shorten it. The width of the hem will make a difference in your hem's appearance. You can also alter the appearance with the type of thread and stitch you choose to secure the hem. EditDetermining How Wide the Hem Should Be - Check your pattern for any special instructions. If you are following a sewing pattern, then it should include detailed instructions about how to hem your finished item. The instructions should also include guidelines for how wide the hem will need to be and how to achieve this result. If you are not using a pattern, then you might look into common hem widths for the type of project you are working on.[1]
- For example, curtains usually have a wide hem, while sleeves may only have a hem that is wide, and napkins may have hems that are small as wide.[2]
- Find out how much fabric you will need before you cut and sew. If you are using a pattern, then the amount of fabric you need to create the hem should already be included. If you are making a project without a pattern, then add the hem allowance before you cut the fabric.
- For example, if you are making napkins and you want them to have a double-folded hem on all 4 sides, then add to the fabric dimensions. This would mean that to make a napkin, you would need to cut a piece of fabric that is .
- Try on garments before creating the hem. If you want a perfect fit on garments you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, try the garment on and check the positioning of the hem before you sew it. Even if you are following a pattern, you may find that you want the hem a little higher or lower than the pattern indicates. Mark the fabric or place pins to indicate where you think the hem should begin and end.
- This may require adjusting the width of the hem if you have limited fabric. For example, if a pattern calls for wide hem on the bottom of a skirt, but you would like the hem to be lower, then you might need to reduce the width of the hem by and have a hem instead.
- Sew the hem last unless you are pleating a garment. Hemming should always be your last step when you are sewing something. The only exception to this would be if you are making a pleated skirt. In this case, you will need to hem the bottom of the skirt before you add the pleats.[3]
- For example, if you are making a pleated skirt, sew the hem before you work on the waistband of the skirt. Then, make the pleats and secure them with the skirt's waistband.
EditFolding the Hem - Make a fold along the raw edge of the fabric. Fold the fabric over towards the wrong (back) side, so that the raw edge of the fabric will be hidden on the back of the item when you are finished. The wrong (back) sides of the fabric should be together after this fold.[4]
- You can make the first fold larger if you plan to do a wide hem, such as a hem. Make sure that the first fold is equal to or smaller than the desired hem width.
- If you plan to do a narrow hem, such as a wide hem, then your first fold should also be .[5]
- Fold the desired amount of fabric for the hem. You can make your hem as narrow or as wide as you like. This fold will hide the raw edge of the fabric.[6]
- For example, you could make your hem wide for sleeves, or wide for pantlegs.
- Try folding the fabric over and checking to see what hem width looks best.
- Pin the hem in place. Insert pins perpendicular to the folded edge of the fabric. Space out the pins so that there is 1 every apart. Make sure that each pin goes all the way through the layers of fabric to secure the fold.[7]
- Use ballpoint pins for delicate fabrics and knits. These pins will go in between the fibers rather than through them.
- You can pin the folds into place using straight pins or pins that have rounded ends to prevent them from going all the way through the fabric.
- Iron along the fold to crease the fabric if desired. If you want the edges of your hem to be crisp and flat, iron over the folded edges. Use the lowest setting on your iron to press the folded edges. You may also want to place a T-shirt or towel over the fabric to prevent it from getting damaged by the heat.[8]
- Be careful not to iron over pins in the fabric. You may want to remove the pins in sections to avoid accidentally ironing over them.
EditSewing the Hem - Select a thread type and color that will work for your project. You can use thread that matches your fabric if you want it to blend in, or go with thread that will contrast with the color of the fabric if you want it to stand out.
- For example, if you are sewing a hem on white fabric, then opt for white thread if you want the thread to blend in.
- If you are sewing a hem on pink fabric and want the thread to stand out, then you could opt for yellow, green, white, or black thread.
- Opt for a straight stitch for a simple hem. A straight stitch is a great choice for simple, functional hems. This is a great option for hemming sleeves, pants, skirts, napkins, and curtains. Sew the stitch so that it is about from the inner folded edge of the fabric.[9]
- You may position the stitch closer or further from the fold if desired. This will depend on the size of your hem. For example, if you are making a hem, then you might position the stitch from the fold. Or, for a hem, you might sew from the fold
- Remove the pins as you sew. Do not sew over them or you may damage your sewing machine.
- Choose the zigzag stitch to hem stretchy fabric. If you are sewing a fabric that has some stretch to it, such as jersey, lycra, and other knit fabrics, try using the zigzag stitch. The zigzag stitch allows the fabric to stretch as needed and it is a standard stitch on sewing machines.[10]
- The wider and longer the stitches are, the more visible they will be. Choose the setting that works best for your project.
- Try testing the zigzag stitch on a scrap of fabric to see how it looks and feels.
- Sew the hem by hand if you don't want to use a sewing machine. Thread a needle with of thread and pull it through the eye of the needle until half of the thread is on each side of the eye. Then, tie a knot to secure the ends of the thread. Insert the needle into the fabric going through all of the folded layers. Bring the needle all the way through the fabric and pull until the thread is taut.
- Make sure to keep the widths of the stitches even. You can space the stitches about or less apart.[11]
- Continue to weave in and out of the fabric layers in a straight line along the inner folded edge. Keep going until your hem is secured. Then, tie a knot to secure the last stitch and cut the excess thread.
- If desired, you can cut along the raw edges of the fabric with pinking shears before you fold the hem. This will help to prevent fraying.
EditThings You'll Need - Tape measure
- Scissors
- Pins
- Iron
- Sewing machine or needle
- Coordinating thread
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| How to Block Contacts on WhatsApp Posted: 20 Nov 2018 08:00 AM PST This wikiHow teaches you how to prevent a WhatsApp contact from messaging you. You can block contacts on iPhone, Android, and desktop versions of WhatsApp. EditOn iPhone - Open WhatsApp. Tap the WhatsApp app icon, which resembles a white phone and speech bubble outline on a green background. This will open WhatsApp to the last page you had open if you're signed into your account.
- If you aren't signed into WhatsApp, tap Agree & Continue and then follow the on-screen prompts to verify your WhatsApp number.
- Tap . It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- If WhatsApp opens to a chat conversation, first tap the "Back" button in the top-left corner of the screen.
- Tap . This is near the top of the Settings page.
- Tap . It's at the top of the Account page.
- Tap . You'll find this near the bottom of the Privacy page. Doing so opens your WhatsApp block list.
- Tap . It's at the top of the page.
- If you have any contacts blocked, Add New... will appear below the bottom contact's name.
- Select a contact to block. Tap the name of the contact whom you want to block to add them to your block list.
- Unblock the contact if necessary. If you ever want to unblock the contact, do the following:
- Tap Edit in the top-right corner of the "Blocked" page.
- Tap the red circle to the left of the name of the contact whom you want to unblock.
- Tap Unblock to the right of the contact's name.
- Block a contact from a chat. If you want to block someone who isn't in your contacts, you can block them from within their chat settings:
- Tap the chat with the person whom you want to block.
- Tap the contact's name or number at the top of the chat page.
- Scroll down and tap Block Contact.
- Tap Block when prompted.
EditOn Android - Open WhatsApp. Tap the WhatsApp app icon, which resembles a white phone and speech bubble outline on a green background. This will open WhatsApp to the last page you had open if you're signed into your account.
- If you aren't signed into WhatsApp, tap AGREE AND CONTINUE and then follow the on-screen prompts to verify your WhatsApp number.
- Tap . It's in the top-right corner of the WhatsApp main screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
- If WhatsApp loads to a conversation when you open it, first tap your Android's "Back" button before tapping the ⋮ icon.
- Tap . This option is in the drop-down menu.
- Tap . It's near the top of the Settings page.
- Tap . You'll find this at the top of the Account page.
- Tap . It's near the bottom of the Privacy page, just under the "Messaging" heading. Doing so opens your block list.
- Tap the "Add" icon. This person-shaped icon with a plus sign next to it is in the top-right corner of the screen. Your Android's WhatsApp contacts list will open.
- Select a contact. Tap the contact whom you want to block. Doing so immediately adds the person to your block list.
- Unblock the contact if necessary. If you ever want to unblock the contact, do the following:
- Long-press the contact's name on the "Blocked contacts" page.
- Tap Unblock name when prompted.
- Block a contact from a chat. If you want to block someone who isn't in your contacts, you can block them from within their chat settings:
- Tap the chat with the person whom you want to block.
- Tap the contact's name or number at the top of the chat page.
- Scroll down and tap Block at the bottom of the page.
- Tap BLOCK when prompted.
EditOn WhatsApp Web - Open WhatsApp Web. Go to https://web.whatsapp.com/ in your computer's web browser.
- Sign into WhatsApp Web if necessary. If you aren't signed into WhatsApp Web in your browser, do one of the following (depending on your smartphone) before proceeding:
- iPhone — Tap Settings in the bottom-right corner of the main WhatsApp page, tap WhatsApp Web/Desktop, point your iPhone's camera at the QR code on the right side of the WhatsApp Web page on your computer, and wait for the code to scan.
- Android — Tap ⋮ in the top-right corner of the main WhatsApp page, tap WhatsApp Web in the drop-down menu, point your Android's camera at the QR code on the right side of the WhatsApp Web page on your computer, and wait for the code to scan.
- Click . It's at the top of the list of chats on the left side of the page. A drop-down menu will appear.
- Click . This option is in the drop-down menu.
- Click . It's in the Settings menu on the left side of the page. Doing so opens your WhatsApp block list.
- Select a contact. Click the name of the contact whom you want to block. This will add them to your WhatsApp block list.
- Unblock a contact if necessary. If you ever want to unblock the contact via WhatsApp Web, do the following:
- Click the X to the right of the contact's name.
- Click UNBLOCK when prompted.
- Block a contact from a chat. If you want to block someone who isn't in your contacts, you can block them from within their chat settings:
- Click the chat you want to open.
- Click the contact's name at the top of the page.
- Scroll down in the right-hand pane, then click Block.
- Click BLOCK when prompted.
- Blocked contacts will not be able to see any edits to your profile picture, name, or status updates from the time you block them. Similarly, your "last seen" timestamp and online status will no longer be available to a blocked contact.
- Blocking a contact neither removes you from their contact list nor removes their entry from yours. You must physically delete this person from your Contacts in order to remove them.
- If you decide to unblock a contact later, you will not receive any messages that were sent while they were blocked.
- There is currently no option to block unknown users before they message you.
- You cannot unblock your number from another person's contact list.
- From certain indicators, users may be able to tell if you have blocked them.
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| How to Avoid Overeating on Thanksgiving Posted: 20 Nov 2018 12:00 AM PST Thanksgiving Day involves a lot of delicious and lovingly cooked food. It also offers a lot of temptation to gorge yourself until you feel sick. Balancing the desire to eat as much of the tasty fare as possible with being sensitive to your limits is a case of mindful eating. Here are some suggestions to help you out. EditAvoiding Overeating - Accept that this is a day of indulgence. While you may be on a diet or watching your food intake, bringing any sense of deprivation into the day may cause you to overeat out of sheer rebelliousness against "missing out". Cut yourself a little slack and let yourself enjoy more food than usual on this special day. After all, the next day things can go back to normal.
- Weight problems are based on overeating over a period of time, not just one meal. Thinking that feasting on Thanksgiving will lead to a dramatic weight change is not realistic.
- Indulgence does not have to be about stuffing yourself silly. It can also be about trying a little bit of everything and really enjoying the experience.
- Be sure to not come to the meal famished. Avoid skipping any of the meals during the day – eat breakfast and lunch. The only difference is that you may want to eat more lightly than usual. However, skipping eating normally will just tempt you to overeat at the Thanksgiving meal.
- Be thoughtful about snacks. On one hand, snacks can help avoid being overly hungry. However, snacking can lead to overeating before the meal, especially if hosts provide tempting appetizers.
- Take small amounts when serving yourself - smaller than you would at a regular meal. Take a 3-4 bite portion rather than a full sized portion.
- Thanksgiving meals tend to have more sides than a normal dinner, so this approach allows you to eat a bit of everything without over-eating.
- You can always take seconds!
- This approach also avoids waste.
- Use a smaller plate if possible - it makes your eyes estimate that you have more on the plate than a larger plate that has lots of empty space.
- Honor the food. Thanksgiving is a time of giving thanks for the food that is on the table. Think about the contents of your plate and how it was once alive and is now about to provide you with energy and nutrition. Think about all the people whose efforts brought the food to the table, from the farmer to the cook.
- Pause. Before you begin to eat, notice everything about the food on your plate. What are its colors, textures, aromas and anything else of note? Enjoy the anticipation. Compliment the people who made the meal on its appearance and aroma.
- Take small bites and chew everything well. This relates back to the previous step––as you bite, savor the things that you noticed about the food when you took time to assess, such as texture and taste. Also, small bites and slow chewing aids digestion, as enzymes in the mouth begin to break down the food for you.
- Rest your eating implements on the plate between each bite. The physical act will slow down your eating.
- Engage in conversation During the meal, make an effort to engage others in conversation in between bites. Try to focus on the people around you more than on what the pie selection is.
- For those who find chit-chat difficult, try to have some safe and comfortable topics to talk about. For instance: the excellent quality of the food, and what is in it, favorite hobbies of other people, pets, children, weather, what travel was like to the venue, and complimenting people on things they are wearing.
- Avoid talking and eating at the same time; it's bad manners as well as an unhealthy habit.
- Be mindful of your eating. This is not a situation where gobbling down food as fast as possible, ignoring people around you makes sense. Thanksgiving is about taking some time to enjoy things.
- Take seconds only if you're really still hungry. Repeat the eat-wait-take more cycle until you feel satisfied, but not stuffed. Aim for feeling good, not feeling so stuffed that you can't eat another thing or feel ill.
- Leave room for the dessert. One piece of pie or one scoop of dessert is sufficient to end the meal. If you feel too full, leave dessert until much later.
- Get away from the table. Go for a walk, play football, entertain a child, play with a pet or help clean up! Head out to volunteer for those less fortunate on Thanksgiving. This will keep you from munching just because there's food in sight.
- Try to make your eating selection a one-stop destination. If you take time to really think about what you want, instead of constantly grazing, you are more likely to stick to a healthy eating habit.
- Congratulate yourself on a job well done. Hopefully, you have had a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, without stuffing yourself silly.
EditCoping with Having Overeaten - Avoid beating yourself up. Once "postprandial somnolence" (food coma) has happened, it has happened and it's a case of coping with the result. Follow the remaining steps here to ease yourself through being so stuffed that you feel ill or exhausted.
 - Thanksgiving dinners are set out in a way that it is extremely hard to avoid over-eating. Do not be too hard on yourself if your best intentions fail on this day.
- The main part of the holiday is focused on food. A lot of energy is focused on providing a large meal of indulgent food. This is not a holiday that encourages moderation or healthy eating.
- Family members can be "food pushers" that insist on giving you more food than requested. It can be very difficult to decline, and in some cultures, impolite to not take a second helping from Grandma.
- Stress can easily lead to over-eating. Holidays are often filled with all sorts of stress, and this is one that often combines angst, anxiety, and difficult people with lots of food.
- You may have to deal with multiple "Thanksgivings". This time period often requires more than one sitting. Your best friend from high school insists on getting together with you on Wednesday when you get to town. Your mother is hosting Thanksgiving at her house on Thursday, and you are stopping by for pie at your grandfather's house for dessert in the evening. It's hard to avoid over-eating when having to confront multiple feasts.
- Loosen your pants and clothing. You might even need to change into something less constricting. Just allow your stomach and breathing muscles the freedom to move and gurgle. Your stomach digestion will improve with loosened garments around this region.
- Avoid lying down. Instead, try to go for an easy walk or stroll. Lying down can bring on reflux (heartburn) and make things even worse. However, if you do feel you really need to lie down, do so by heaping up pillows, to prevent you from lying flat.
- Drink water-based after dinner drinks. Plain water is best, however, drinks with a high water content, such as tea, coffee, seltzer, or hot cider will aid digestion.
- Some people enjoy an alcoholic drink after indulgence. This may help physically relax your stomach. However, these drinks lower inhibitions and therefore make it harder to avoid a second helping of dessert.
- Keep moving. Go for a stroll, walk or some other form of physical movement to help your digestive system work better. A good dance with everyone else at the dinner won't go amiss!
- These tips could be used at any meal, Thanksgiving just seems to be a major overeating offender!
- Sometimes, putting the fork down between bites while you chew can help remind you to eat slowly.
- Thanksgiving is about your family, friends, and other things you should be thankful for. Not just the food.
- Just remember, You can stop if you need to. Never overeat, As that can have many consequences. Remember to still enjoy your meal!
- Don't starve yourself or be super calorie conscious. And definitely don't whine about how people are starving elsewhere and draw attention to the table excesses. Everything is relative and that's just rude.
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