| How to Make Calls with the Apple Watch Posted: 28 Aug 2018 01:00 AM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to call somebody from your Apple Watch. You can call someone from your iPhone's Contacts app, or you can use the keypad to enter and call a non-Contacts number. EditCalling a Contact - Unlock your Apple Watch. If your Apple Watch is passcode-locked, press the Digital Crown (the dial on the right side of the Apple Watch's housing), then enter your passcode and press the Digital Crown again.
- If your Apple Watch is asleep but on your wrist, raise your wrist and then press the Digital Crown once, or two times if there are notifications on the screen.
- If your Apple Watch is unlocked but you have an app open, press the Digital Crown once.
- Open the Phone app. Find the Phone app icon—which resembles a white phone receiver on a green background—and tap it.
- Tap . It's near the bottom of your Apple Watch's screen. This will open a list of your iPhone's contacts.
- If the contact whom you want to call is in your iPhone's "Favorites" section, tap Favorites on this screen instead.
- If you want to call back a recent number, you can tap Recents on this screen and then tap the number that you want to call in order to initiate the call.
- Select a contact. Scroll down until you find the contact whom you want to call, then tap their name.
- If you're on the Favorites screen, tapping a contact's name will immediately begin calling them.
- Tap the "Call" button. It's a white-and-grey phone receiver-shaped icon just below the contact's name. Doing so prompts your Apple Watch to begin calling them.
- Speak into the Apple Watch's microphone. Your Apple Watch's microphone is on the left side of the Apple Watch's housing, so you'll need to raise your wrist to around a foot away from your face when you speak.
- Hang up when the call is over. Tap the "hang up" button, which resembles a white phone receiver on a red circle. This will close the call and return you to the Phone app's main screen.
EditDialing a Number - Unlock your Apple Watch. If your Apple Watch is passcode-locked, press the Digital Crown (the dial on the right side of the Apple Watch's housing), then enter your passcode and press the Digital Crown again.
- If your Apple Watch is asleep but on your wrist, raise your wrist and then press the Digital Crown once (or twice if there are notifications on the screen).
- If your Apple Watch is unlocked but you have an app open, press the Digital Crown once.
- Open the Phone app. Find the Phone app icon—which resembles a white phone receiver on a green background—and tap it.
- Tap . It's an option at the bottom of your Apple Watch's screen.
- Enter a phone number. Using the on-screen keypad, type in the phone number that you want to call.
- If you make a mistake, you can tap the red "Delete" arrow in the top-right corner of the screen to delete a digit.
- Tap the "Call" button. It's a green, phone receiver-shaped icon in the bottom-right corner of the Apple Watch screen. Your Apple Watch will begin calling the entered number.
- Speak into the Apple Watch's microphone. Your Apple Watch's microphone is on the left side of the Apple Watch's housing, so you'll need to raise your wrist to around a foot away from your face when you speak.
- Hang up when the call is over. Tap the "hang up" button, which resembles a white phone receiver on a red circle. This will close the call and return you to the Phone app's main screen.
- You can also have Siri call somebody for you. Simply press and hold the Digital Crown for a second, then say "Call [name]" when the Siri icon appears on your Apple Watch.
- To answer an incoming call, tap the green "Answer" button on your Apple Watch, or tap Answer on iPhone if you'd rather take the call on your iPhone.
- Since the Apple Watch's speakers are relatively small, you may have trouble making calls in areas with high levels of ambient noise (e.g., a store).
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| How to Recycle Textiles Posted: 27 Aug 2018 05:00 PM PDT No matter how well you take care of your clothes, eventually some items become stained, torn, or just worn out. The same is true of towels, linens, and other textile products. Rather than let these things end up in a landfill, you can donate items in good condition to a thrift store and give the rest to textile recycling programs. With a little effort, you can even turn your old textiles into something new! EditDonating Reusable Textiles - Make sure your textiles are in good condition. Most thrift stores only accept clothing and linens that are free of stains and tears. Look through the textiles you plan to donate and determine whether they are fit to be resold.[1]
- A little wear is fine, but if you notice any stains, rips, or holes in your clothing, or if any part of the item is discolored or extremely worn, it may not be accepted as a donation.
- If you plan to write off your donations for tax purposes, you will also be able to make larger write-offs for items in better condition.[2]
- Find a thrift store near you. Check your Yellow pages or look online to see what thrift stores are in your area. Arc Thrift and St. Vincent de Paul are 2 common thrift chains that may be in your area.
- Call to ask whether the store is accepting textile donations. Even if the thrift store carries textile products, they may not be accepting donations at this time. It's a good idea to call ahead and check whether they need the type of items you have, and whether they have a limit for how much you can donate.
- You should also ask when their donation hours are and where exactly you should drop your items off.
- Wash and dry the textiles you plan to donate. Even if your items seem clean, it's a good idea to wash them one more time before donating them. You should also make sure they are thoroughly dry before packing them up to donate, as moisture can cause mildew and mold in textiles.[4]
- Gather everything you will donate in bags or boxes. Depending on what kind of donation receptacle the thrift store has, you may have to leave the bag or box there, so don't put your items in anything you want to keep.
- Drop your items off during donation hours. Double check to make sure you know the correct hours for donation drop-offs, then take your items to the thrift store. You may be able to bring your items directly into the store, but most thrift stores have clearly labeled donation receptacles outside the store or a donation drive-through area.
- Pay attention to any signs that are posted around the donation area. Some thrift stores do not want donors to leave their items without a staff member being present to receive them.
- Get a receipt if you want to write your donation off on your taxes. If your items are in good condition, you can write the donations off when you fill out your tax forms. Ask the thrift store staff if they can print or write you a receipt, and keep it for your records.[5]
EditRecycling Damaged Textiles - Check to see whether your municipality offers textile recycling. While it's still fairly uncommon, a few cities and municipalities do have textile recycling programs. Check your city's official recycling website for information.[6]
- New York, NY, Greenwich, CT, Montgomery, MD, and Clifton, NJ all have post-consumer textile recycling programs.[7]
- Look online for local programs that recycle textiles if your city doesn't. There may be independent textile recyclers operating in your area that will accept donations. The Council for Textile Recycling, a nonprofit that works to reduce textile waste, has an online locator tool that will help you locate any recycling programs in your area. Go to http://www.weardonaterecycle.org/locator/index.php.
- Recycle your clothes through the manufacturer if possible. Some brands, such as Patagonia, Levi's, and H&M, allow consumers to return their old products at store locations to be recycled. Look at your clothing tags to see what brands you have, and check the website of each brand to see if they have any information about recycling.[8]
- You can also call the store where you bought them, or a store location near you, and ask if they recycle used products.
- Compost your textiles if they are 100% wool or cotton. Cotton and wool are biodegradable, so they can safely compost along with other organic matter. If you don't compost, look for a local farm or garden that might accept donations for their compost.[9]
- If there are farmer's markets or Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) groups in your area, check to see if they have websites that list their participating farms. You can then contact the farms to see if they will take compost donations.
- Do not compost any materials that have been used with toxic substances, such as rags that have been used to clean up engine oil.
- Donate by mail if you can't make it to a recycling drop-off. If you can't find any textile recycling programs in your area, you may be able to mail donations to some recycling programs. Use an online recycling locator to find out if there are textile recyclers in any of the major cities in your state, and contact them to see if they accept donations by mail.
EditReusing Old Textiles - Cut old linens and T-shirts up for rags. Textiles that are very old, worn, or stained can be very useful for cleaning up around the house. Cut your textiles into squares, and use them instead of paper towels to clean counters and other surfaces.[11]
- Textured fabrics, like terry cloth towels, can make good rags for washing dishes.
- Use colorful fabric scraps for jewelry and art projects. If you're the crafty type, you may want to save any old textiles with attractive patterns and reuse the parts that are in good condition. Keychains, handkerchiefs, and phone cases are all simple projects that can be made with fabric scraps.[12]
- Make a quilt using pieces of old textiles. Quilting is a great way to use up fabric scraps of any size, especially if you have old items that have sentimental value. If you don't have any experience quilting, consider taking a class and starting with a very simple pattern.[13]
- Turn old clothing into pet bedding. This is a convenient use for any textiles that are too worn or stained to be presentable. You can put them in shallow cardboard boxes to create pet beds, or add them to the pet beds you already have for extra padding.
- Make napkins out of an old sheet or tablecloth. If you have a sheet or tablecloth that is still in good condition but has a tear or stain that makes it unusable, cut out the damaged part and turn the rest into napkins. Cut squares out of the sheet and make hems on the edges.[14]
- You can make a simple hem by folding each edge of the square back about and sewing it in place. This will keep the edges from fraying.
- It can be helpful to iron the fold so it stays in place while you sew it.
- Cut an old T-shirt into a halter top. Start by cutting the sleeves off, making each cut from the armpit to the collar. You should leave about of collar when you cut.
- On the back side of the shirt, cut a straight line across between the armpits.
- Fold the remaining piece of collar under about , then sew it in place.
- The collar will now have a small hem that you can run a string or cord through, which you can tie around your neck to hold the shirt in place.
- Turn ripped jeans into shorts. If the hems or knees of your jeans have worn out, but they still fit well, they can be used as shorts. Put the jeans on and look in a full-length mirror to determine how long you want the shorts to be, and mark the length with a pen so you will know where to cut.
- Use fabric scissors to make clean cuts.
- It's a good idea to use a ruler or measuring tape to make sure your shorts are the same length on both legs.
- Make tote bags out of old T-shirts. Cut the sleeves and collar off of your shirt and turn it inside out. Sew a straight line along the bottom, then sew over the line again to reinforce it. You can then turn the T-shirt right side out and use it as a tote bag, with the shoulders of the shirt acting as handles.[15]
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| How to Make a Bow out of Your Hair Posted: 27 Aug 2018 09:00 AM PDT A hair bow is a chic style that looks impressive, but it is actually quite simple. Sported by Lady Gaga, it looks like a bow made entirely out of hair. The basic style pulls all of your hair up into the bow, but if you prefer a more romantic style, you can try a half-up bow instead! Your hair must be long enough to pull into a looped bun in order for this to work. EditCreating a Basic Bow - Brush your hair to remove any knots or tangles. This technique will be easier on straight hair, but you can do it on wavy or curly hair too. It is more important that your hair is nice and smooth, as it will be easier to work with.
- If you have wavy or curly hair, you can also blow dry it straight.
- Pull your hair into a high, looped bun on top of your head. Gather your hair and start to pull it into a high ponytail on top of your head. Wrap a hair tie around your ponytail however many times it is necessary to keep it secure. On the final wrap of the elastic, however, pull your ponytail only halfway through to create a looped bun.[1]
- Make your bun tight against your head, but not so tight that it causes tension.
- Split the bun in half to create 2 loops. Find the middle of the bun, then divide it in half to create 2 loops. Pull the left loop towards the left side of your head, and the right loop towards the right.[2]
- Don't pin the loops down yet, or you'll have a harder time completing the following steps.
- Pull the rest of the ponytail over the center of the bow. Gather the rest of your ponytail and smooth it as much as possible; use some water or hairspray, if necessary. Pull the ponytail up and over the top of your bow. Position the ponytail right between the 2 loops.[3]
- This will create the center part of the bow.
- This part of your ponytail consists of the few inches of hair sticking out of the bun.
- Divide the ponytail in half and pull each strand under each loop. Keeping your ponytail pulled over the top of the bow, split it in half. Take the left half and slide it under the left bow loop towards the back of your head. Repeat for the right half of the ponytail and the right bow loop.[4]
- Secure the ponytail strands with bobby pins. Use bobby pins to secure the left and right ponytail strands to your hair. Place the bobby pins right under or just behind the bow loops. Arrange the bobby pins and your hair so that the center part of the bow is nice and smooth.
- Roll and tuck the ponytail strands into the bow loops. This not only hides the ponytail strands, but it helps poof out your bow! Take the left ponytail strand and roll it tightly. Slide it under the left bow loop, then tuck it into the bow loop. Repeat this step for the right ponytail strand and right bow loop.[5]
- Set your bow with bobby pins and hairspray as needed. Use your fingers to fan out the loops until you get the look you want. Pin the edges of the bow down with more bobby pins, if needed. Give your style a light misting of hairspray, then let the hairspray dry before setting out.
EditCreating a Half-Up Bow - Start with smooth, brushed hair. This method will be easier if you have straight hair, but you can do it with curly or wavy hair. Make sure that your hair is smooth and neatly brushed.[6]
- Curl hair hanging out of the ponytail curling iron for a romantic touch. Remember not to curl the ponytail itself.
- Pull your hair into a half-up looped bun. Gather your hair into a tight half-up ponytail, just above the tips of your ears. Wrap a small hair tie around your ponytail. The final time you wrap the hair tie around your ponytail, only pull your ponytail halfway through. This will create a looped bun.[7]
- Make sure that the bun is on top and the rest of the ponytail is under the bun.
- If you have thick hair or want a more delicate bow, gather the strands from the left and right sides of your face, just above your ears.[8]
- Divide the bun in half to create 2 loops. Split the looped bun in half so that you have 2 skinny loops, 1 on the left and 1 on the right. Rotate the loops so that the holes are facing the floor. The flat part of the bun should be facing the back of your head.[9]
- If you were to look at the back of your head, you shouldn't see a sideways 8. You should see 2 solid buns or triangles.
- Fan the loops out and bobby pin them to your head. Working 1 loop at a time, use your fingers to fan the loop out and create a triangle shape. Bobby pin the back of the loop to the back of your head, then repeat the process with the other loop.[10]
- The loop has a front and back. You only want to pin the back. If you pin both the front and the back, the bobby pin will be visible and ruin the effect.
- Create a half-up flipped ponytail. Take the ponytail that's sticking out from under the loops. Create a hole in the ponytail, right between the elastic and your head. Stick your finger up through the hole, catch the half-ponytail, and pull it down through the hole.[11]
- This will make the middle part of the bow. If you want it to be thinner, split the ponytail in half first, before you flip it.
- A flipped ponytail is also known as an upside down ponytail, a topsy-turvy ponytail, or an inside out ponytail.
- Set your style with hairspray. Focus on the bow as well as the top and sides of your head. Once the hairspray dries, you are ready to show off your style.
- For a nicer touch, curl both parts of the half-up ponytail with a curling iron.
- If you are doing this yourself, it may be helpful to work with 2 mirrors; this way, you can see the back of your head.
- You don't have to make the basic bow on the top-center of your head. Try it off-center for a chic look. You can even create 2 looped ponytails and make 2 bows!
- Use bobby pins and hair ties that match your hair color.
- For a fancier touch, braid the ponytail before you pull it over the loops.
EditThings You'll Need - Hairbrush
- Bobby pins
- Hair ties
- Hairspray
- A comb
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