| How to Sew Wrap Pants Posted: 18 Aug 2019 01:00 AM PDT Wrap pants are comfortable, casual pants that you put on by wrapping them around your waist and securing them in the front and back. You can make wrap pants out of any type of fabric you choose, but a stretchy or lightweight fabric is a great option. Best of all, wrap pants are easy to make! Even if you are a sewing novice, you can whip up a pair of wrap pants in about 10 minutes. Try making yourself a pair of wrap pants or sew a pair for a friend. [Edit]Designing Your Wrap Pants - Purchase of stretchy or non-stretchy fabric. Stretchy fabric is ideal for making wrap pants because it will conform to your curves and have a nice flowing look. You can also eliminate the need to hem your pants if you use a stretchy fabric, such as jersey, modal, or rayon (also known as viscose).[1] However, you can also use a non-stretchy fabric if you prefer, such as a lightweight cotton or linen.
- Stretchy fabric wrap pants will cover your legs entirely because the fabric will stretch to wrap around your curves, but non-stretchy fabrics may result in an open area on the sides of your legs.[2]
- Get a pair of shoelaces or of ribbon. You will secure the wrap pants by tying them around your waist in the front and the back with shoelaces or ribbon pieces. You will need a pair of shoelaces or enough ribbon to create 4 pieces.[3]
- Choose a strong ribbon that matches the colors in your fabric, such as pink ribbon for a fabric that includes pink in the print.
- Find a pair of leggings or stretch pants that fit you well. You do not need a pattern to make wrap pants since they are so easy to create. Use a pair of leggings that fit you well. You can fold them in half and place them over your fabric to shape the crotch and waist. This is the easiest way to get a good fit.[4]
[Edit]Cutting the Fabric - Fold the fabric in half with the right (print) sides facing each other. Lay your fabric out on a large, clean, flat surface, such as a table or the floor. Then, fold the fabric so that the shortest edges match up. Line up all the edges and make sure the fabric is flat on the work surface.[5]
- If you are working with a silk or slippery fabric, place paper weights or other heavy objects on the corners of the folded fabric. This will help to keep the fabric in place while you work.
- Cut through the fold. There should only be 1 fold in the fabric at this point. Cut along the fold to divide the single piece of fabric into 2 equal-sized pieces.[6]
- Cut the edges cleanly, especially if you are not hemming them. Do not use dull scissors to cut along the fold.
- Fold the fabric in half again. Next, fold the 2 pieces of fabric in half. Match up the longest edges of the fabric. Hold the 2 pieces together as you do this.[7]
- Folding the fabric this way allows you to create the crotch area of the pants.
- Line up the crotch of the leggings with the top corner of the folded fabric. With the leggings unfolded, turn them so 1 side of the waistband is on the fabric and the crotch matches up with the top edge of the fabric. Line up the bottom of the crotch of the leggings with the top corner of the folded fabric.[8]
- Cut around the edges of the leggings. Check to make sure that only the waistband area of the leggings down to the crotch is on your fabric. Cut around the edges of the waistband leaving about of fabric around all of the edges.[9]
- Use a sharp pair of scissors and make clean cuts to avoid jagged edges.
[Edit]Sewing the Pants - Unfold the fabric. After you finish cutting along the outside of the leggings, unfold the fabric and open it up. There should be a U-shaped cut through the 2 layers of fabric. Align the edges of the fabric after you undo the fold in the fabric. Check the raw edges of both layers of fabric to ensure that they are flush with each other.[10]
- Insert pins through both layers of fabric along the edges of the U-shaped area. To hold the 2 pieces of fabric together while you sew, insert pins through the 2 layers of fabric along the U-shape.[11] Space out the pins by about . Insert the pins into the fabric going from the outer edges of the fabric to the inner edges. This will make it easier to remove them as you sew.[12]
- Make sure that the print sides of your fabric pieces are still facing each other. This will ensure that the raw edges of the seam will be hidden.
- Sew a straight stitch from the raw edges. Start sewing at the corner of the U-shape and then move all the way around the curve. Place the 2 layers of fabric under the presser foot of your sewing machine and lower it. Then, press gently on the pedal to start the machine. Hold the fabric taut, but avoid stretching it too much. [13]
- Check your sewing machine's instruction manual if you are not sure how to set it to the straight stitch setting. This is the default setting or setting number 1 on most sewing machines.
- If desired, you can hand sew the straight stitch. However, keep in mind that this will extend the time it takes to make the wrap pants. Thread a needle with strand of thread, tug the end of the thread until it is even with the other end, and tie a knot in the end of the strands.
- To hand sew the stitches, insert the threaded needle in and out of the 2 layers of fabric along the edge of the U-shape. Make sure to keep the stitches about from the raw edges of the fabric. The stitches should be close together—about or less—for best results.
- Try using a running stitch to sew a straight line. Insert the needle into the fabric on 1 side and out about from this stitch on the opposite side. Then, repeat the stitch starting from the opposite side of the fabric.[14] Continue all the way across the U-shape.
- Hem the flat edges of the fabric if you are using a non-stretchy fabric. Open up the fabric so that the print side is facing down toward your work surface. Then, fold over the edges of the fabric on all sides by . Insert pins through the folded fabric to hold it in place. Then, sew a straight stitch about from the raw edges of the folded fabric to secure the hem.[15]
- Some types of non-stretchy fabric will fray if you do not hem them. If you are using a non-stretchy fabric and you want to create a hem around the edges, then make sure that you do it before you attach the ribbon or shoelaces.
- Cut the shoelaces or ribbon into 4 equal-sized pieces. These pieces will allow you to secure the wrap pants on your body. Line up the ends of your shoelaces or ribbon and then make a cut in the center to divide them in half. If you are using shoelaces, you can cut both pieces at once. If you are using ribbon, line up the ends of the 2 pieces and make another cut in the middle of these pieces to get 4 equal-sized pieces. Each piece should be about long.[16]
- Make sure to use a sharp pair of scissors to make these cuts. This will help to ensure that you don't end up with frayed ends.
- Pin the shoelaces or ribbon to the 4 outer corners of the fabric. Pin 1 end of each of the shoelaces or ribbon to 1 corner of the fabric outside of the U-shaped area. Place the end of the ribbon or shoelace so that it is about inside of the edges of the fabric on both sides. This will help to ensure that the end will be secured when you sew it.[17]
- Repeat this for the other 3 pieces of shoelace or ribbon.
- Sew the shoelaces or ribbon pieces to the fabric. Use a sewing machine or threaded needle to sew back and forth across the shoelace or ribbon end to secure it. You can sew in a diagonal line across the corner where the shoelace or ribbon end is overlapping your fabric, and then sew across the in the opposite direction to create an X stitch. This will hold the shoelace or ribbon securely in place.[18]
- Repeat this for the other 3 corners as well.
- Make sure that you do not sew across the pin or you may damage your machine.
- Sew a couple of stitches to tack down the ribbon or shoelace, and then pull out the pin before sewing the rest of the way.
- Try on the pants! To put the pants on, grasp 2 of the ribbons or shoelaces that are attached to the same piece of fabric. Then, tie the fabric around your waist like an apron.
- Make sure that the print side of the fabric is facing out.
- Then, bring the rest of the fabric between your legs and up over your backside and hips.
- Use the other 2 pieces of ribbon or shoelace to tie this piece around your waist going from back to front. This will secure the pants in place.[19]
[Edit]Things You'll Need - of a stretchy or non-stretchy fabric, such as jersey, modal, rayon (viscose), cotton, or linen
- 2 shoelaces or of ribbon
- Scissors
- A pair of leggings that fit you well
- Sewing machine
- Thread
- Needle
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| How to Move On Posted: 17 Aug 2019 05:00 PM PDT After a breakup, it's normal to feel caught up in the past. Moving on might seem like a difficult feat, so just focus on taking baby steps. Immediately after your breakup, take care of yourself so your broken heart will start to mend. Then, you can focus on working through your emotions and building your independence. When you're ready, begin dating again with the goal of making a connection. [Edit]Dealing with Heartbreak - Focus on self-care in the week after a breakup. Breakups can feel awful, but self-care can help you feel better. Make sure you're meeting your personal needs, and give yourself permission to do healthy activities that make you feel better. Additionally, push yourself to be active and social because it will boost your mood.[1]
- For instance, eat your favorite healthy recipes, take a dance class, or get a spa treatment. Similarly, invite your friends to play a sport together, like basketball or bowling.
- Establish a new routine to help you take control of your life. Now is the time to create the life you want, and a new routine can help! Create a schedule for your day that helps you keep track of your responsibilities, work on your goals, spend time with friends, and engage in your hobbies. Then, adjust your schedule as needed to keep yourself on track.[2]
- Include your meals, shower, and chores in your schedule so you don't forget them.
- Do something every day that you enjoy. You deserve to be happy!
- For instance, take a shower, eat a healthy breakfast, journal, go to work/school, meet friends for dinner, paint, take an online class, and start winding down an hour before bed.
- Keep yourself active so you don't ruminate in your thoughts. While you might feel like curling up into a ball with a pint of ice cream, this will likely make you feel worse. Instead, do something that gets you out of your head, like exercising, playing a game, or meeting a friend for coffee. This will help you feel better as you work through your negative emotions.[3]
- Ask a friend or relative to do something with you. If no one is available, go out and be around people in public. You might go to the park, work in a coffee shop, or attend a Meetup.
- Have fun with your friends and family. Create a community for yourself so you have a thriving support system. Talk or text with the people you love every day. Additionally, invite them to spend time with you. This will help you realize that you have a lot of people in your life who love you.[4]
- Try to spend time with a friend or family member every day. As an example, you might have dinner with them, invite them over for a game night, or join them for a walk.
- Get rid of physical and digital reminders of your ex. Seeing items that remind you of your ex will trigger your negative feelings because they'll remind you of happier times that are lost. Collect any photos, gifts, or mementos from your relationship and toss or donate them. Then, delete your digital photos and any texts or messages your ex sent you. Finally, unfollow their social media pages.[5]
- If you don't want to throw the items out, box them up and give them to a friend for safekeeping. When you're ready, you can either discard or retrieve the box.
- You can save a few of the digital photos to a special file for later if you like. For instance, you might not want to delete the photos of your birthday party just because your ex is in them, but it's best that you have them out of sight until you're over the breakup.
[Edit]Processing Your Emotions - Take charge of your future instead of thinking of yourself as a victim. If your ex broke up with you or did something wrong, you might feel hurt and helpless following your breakup. However, thinking of yourself as a victim will only make your situation worse. To help yourself move forward, focus on the things you have control over and look for ways you can build a future that excites you. Here are some ways to do that:
- Remind yourself that you can't change people, but you can change how you react to them. For example, you can't change the fact that your ex cheated, but you can treat it like a foolish mistake instead of a malicious act.
- When you catch yourself thinking about the past, turn your thoughts to how you'll use it to have a better future. For instance, you now know how strong you are and have faced a big fear!
- Decide what you want in your next partner so you know what to look for moving forward.
- Allow yourself to feel your emotions. When you're feeling a lot of negative emotions, it's normal to want to push those feelings down. However, this will just extend your heartache. To move on, you need to give yourself permission to feel. Additionally, acknowledge and name your emotions and how they're affecting you so you can work through them.[6]
- Don't distract yourself to avoid feeling sad because it will prevent you from moving on.
- For instance, you might say to yourself, "I'm feeling really angry right now and it's making my stomach hurt," or "I feel a lot of despair that's making my chest feel tight."
- Express your emotions so that you can release them. Listen to what your body needs so that you can release your emotions. You might need to cry, scream, shake, or exercise to get it out. Additionally, you might vent your emotions to a friend or in a letter that you later destroy. Do what you need to do to feel better.
- For example, you might go for a long run or have a good cry.
- It's okay if you need to express your emotions in more than one day.
- Reflect on what you've learned from this relationship. While breakups are painful, they're also great teachers. Think about what you've been through and how you can use this relationship to improve your future. Treat this as a learning opportunity rather than a failure or a waste of time.[7]
- Most relationships don't work out, and you need to go through them to learn what you really want and need in a partner. It hurts, but it will help you have a better future.
- Examine your past relationships to look for repeating patterns. Chances are, this heartache is rooted in your past. You may be repeating patterns you learned as a child. Thinking about your childhood relationships and past breakups can help you identify patterns you're repeating so you can stop. This will help you have better relationships in the future.
- For instance, you might have trouble communicating because your parents didn't like talking about their feelings. This might be hurting your romantic relationships, but it's also something you can fix.
- Similarly, you might realize that you always pursue people who are emotionally unavailable to you. Moving forward, you could work on identifying those habits early so you can avoid forming relationships with people who will treat you that way.
- Forgive yourself and your ex. Everyone makes mistakes, but holding onto painful emotions will only make things worse. If your ex hurt you, forgive them for the mistake and focus on your future. Similarly, forgive yourself for your role in the breakup and for choosing the wrong person.[8]
- Forgiving someone is about you, not them. It doesn't mean that they didn't do anything wrong. Instead, it helps you move on and let go.
[Edit]Building Your Independence - Meet your own needs for love and validation. Don't expect your partner to fulfil your needs or wants. Instead, be that person for yourself. This will help you be more independent and strong moving forward. Figure out what you need, then work on giving it to yourself.[9]
- For instance, you might have a need to be told you're beautiful every day. To satisfy that need, look in the mirror every morning and say, "Good morning, beautiful."
- Similarly, you might want someone to tell you everything will be okay. Do this for yourself by posting positive affirmations around your home and workspace.
- Enjoy doing what you want on your own terms. Embracing the freedom to make decisions for yourself can help you assert your independence. Start making decisions based on what makes you happy rather than what you did when you were with your ex. Cut your hair how you like it, choose clothes that make you feel your best, and adopt habits that feel right to you.
- If you lived with your ex, this might mean changing up how you clean your home, doing the dishes your way, or storing items how you like them.
- If you didn't live with your partner, it could mean hanging out at your favorite spots, taking a route you prefer, or watching the shows you like.
- Set and work toward personal goals. Now is the time to go after the things you want. Imagine what you want your life to look like in a few years, then write down 1-3 goals that will help you get there. Next, break those goals down into actionable steps that you can take. Finally, set a timeline for achieving each actionable step toward your goals.[10]
- For instance, your 3 goals might be to "Pursue my passion in my career," "Live a healthier lifestyle," and "Pursue a creative hobby."
- To achieve your career goal, your first 3 actionable steps might be to ask your boss to work on projects that use your talents, to open a freelancing account, and to order business cards.
- For your healthy lifestyle goal, your first 3 actionable steps might be to enroll in a dancing class, to meal prep for the week, and to start meditating every day.
- Your first 3 actionable steps for your hobby goal might be to join a local group of artists, to enroll in a weekend crafting workshop, and to draw during your lunch break.
- Pursue the hobbies and interests that make you happy. When you're in a relationship, you often have to give up part of yourself. Now is the time to reclaim the activities and interests that make you happy! Make a list of the things you used to enjoy before you got with your ex, as well as hobbies you've always wanted to try. Then, incorporate these things into your daily life.[11]
- For instance, take an art class, join a community theater production, join a gaming community, visit a maker space, or learn to brew your own beer.
- Learn new skills that can help you grow as a person. Building your skills will help you feel more independent and can boost your self-esteem. Identify a skill that you've always wanted to learn or one that you think will help you build a better future for yourself. Then, take a free online class, go to workshops, attend an educational Meetup, or enroll in a class at a local community college.
- For instance, you might learn how to program so you can apply for a job you want.
- If you want to be more creative, you might take a writing or painting class.
- If you want to get better at relating to others, you could take a psychology or communications class.
- If you want to work on your fitness, enroll in a fitness program.
- Rearrange your living space so you can get a fresh start. Create a living space that fits the life you want moving forward. First, clear out your clutter, especially items that remind you of your life with your ex. Then, move your furniture around, replace your linens and display items that encourage you to pursue your interests. This will help you focus on the future instead of the past.[12]
- You don't have to replace everything you own! Moving things around can give your stuff a fresh look.
- If you lived with your ex, it's important that you change up your entire living space so that it feels like your home, not a home you shared with your ex.
[Edit]Returning to the Dating Scene - Avoid using a new relationship as a distraction. When you're dealing with heartbreak, finding someone new might seem like the perfect bandage. However, this couldn't be further from the truth! You need time to heal and find yourself before you'll be ready to date, and rebounding with someone new will hurt both you and them. Give yourself permission to take a break from dating while you focus on yourself.
- You don't have to stop going out. Go out with your friends, join a club or group that's related to your interests, or spend time with family.
- It may take you 6 months or longer to stop loving your ex, depending on how long you dated.
- Begin dating when you're ready for a connection but aren't rebounding. You'll know you're ready to start dating when you feel excited about the idea of having a genuine connection. Make sure you're focused on meeting people and relating to them, not on making yourself feel better. If you're sure that you're no longer on the rebound, put yourself out there and start dating again.[13]
- Don't use dating to make you feel better about yourself. This is a sign that you're on the rebound.
- Focus on making a connection, not on finding love. While the goal of dating might be to find a partner, you don't have to find one right away. It takes time to fall in love! Approach your dates as a chance to relate to someone else and to look for qualities that make the person a good match. When you find someone you like, take the time to get to know them before you fully open yourself to them.
- Don't focus on one person right away. Take the time to make a connection with different people to help you understand what you really want in a partner.
- Take things slowly instead of rushing into a relationship. When you make a connection with someone, spend time getting to know them. Go on dates, have long conversations, and meet their friends. While it's okay to have conversations about what you both want in the future, don't try to rush toward those goals. Give yourself time to truly get to know them so that your relationship can grow into something strong.
- When you first start dating someone, open up to them slowly, revealing a little of yourself at a time. This will help you build trust with them.
- Focus on the benefits of being single! Look for ways to have fun with your friends, assert your independence, and pursue what makes you happy.
- You don't have to do everything in a day! Take your time to build a life that you love and celebrate each baby step you take to move on.
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| How to Construct a Color Wheel Posted: 17 Aug 2019 09:00 AM PDT Explore the world of color by making your own color wheel. This project is great for kids who are learning how to create colors, as well as artists who are learning more about color relationships. You can customize your wheel by using your favorite medium and mixing your own hues, tints, and shades. Then, you can use the wheel as a reference for future art projects! [Edit]Drawing the Circles - Cut a piece of watercolor paper into a square. Tear off a piece of watercolor paper, which is sturdy enough to withstand watercolor and acrylic paint. Measure the size of your paper and use a ruler to cut it into a square if it's a rectangle. For example, if your paper is , cut it down to .[1]
- If you can't find watercolor paper, use paper that's designed to withstand paint, such as canvas paper.
- Make a dot in the center of the paper. Lay a ruler horizontally on the center of the square and make a small mark in the middle using a pencil. Then, turn the ruler vertically so it's lined up with your mark and make a small dot in the center.[2]
- The small dot will be the center of your color wheel.
- Use a compass to make a small circle away from the center. Attach a pencil to a drawing compass and stick the other leg of the compass on the center dot. Extend the pencil leg of the compass so it's about from the dot. Then, slowly rotate the compass to make a small circle.[3]
- If you don't have a drawing compass or don't need your color wheel to be precise, you can draw the circle freehand.
- Make another circle that's from the center dot. To create another row for your color wheel, make a slightly larger circle beyond the small one you just made. Adjust your compass so it's from the dot and rotate it to make a circle.[4]
- Draw the outer circle from the center. Move the leg of your drawing compass so it extends from the middle of the color wheel and draw the largest circle.[5]
- This will be the border for your color wheel.
- You should now have 3 rings for the color wheel that you'll divide into spaces.
[Edit]Dividing and Labeling the 12 Spaces - Write the numbers 1 through 12 clockwise around the outside of the wheel. Use your pencil to write 12 at the top of the outer ring and 6 near the bottom of the ring. Fill in the rest of the numbers so they're evenly spaced just like on a clock.[6]
- Writing the numbers will make it easier to evenly divide the wheel into triangular spaces.
- Draw a straight line from between the 12 and 1 to between the 6 and 7. Lay your ruler so it's in between the 12 and 1. Line up the other end of the ruler so it passes right between the 6 and 7. Then, use your pencil to draw a straight line through the center of the color wheel.[7]
- The line should go through the center dot you drew in the middle of the color wheel.
- Continue to make straight lines between the numbers so they cross the wheel. Turn your paper or the ruler so the ruler is in between the next set of numbers. Then, draw another line across the wheel. Keep doing this until you've divided the wheel into 12 triangular spaces.[8]
- The color wheel will now look like a dartboard if you've drawn the segments correctly.
- Label each segment with the color you'll put there. You can write the color or put an abbreviation directly under the number for the segment. Move around the color wheel clockwise and list every color. To make a classic color wheel these colors should correspond with the numbers you wrote for the segments:[9]
- 12 - Yellow
- 1 - Yellow-green
- 2 - Green
- 3 - Blue-green
- 4 - Blue
- 5 - Blue-violet
- 6 - Violet
- 7 - Red-violet
- 8 - Red
- 9 - Red-orange
- 10 - Orange
- 11 - Yellow-orange
[Edit]Adding Primary Colors, Tints, and Shades - Decide what type of paint to use. Choose a medium that blends easily and you're comfortable with using. Experienced painters might choose watercolor or oil paint, for instance, while kids or beginners might like acrylic or tempera paint.[10]
- Although you can use crayons or colored pencils, it may be harder to mix colors with these.
- Put the primary paint colors on a paint palette. Squirt a coin-sized amount of red, yellow, and blue paint onto a paint palette and leave the rest of the palette empty so you can mix colors.[11]
- If you're using watercolor paints, mix red, blue, and yellow puddles on your palette.
- Paint the primary colors in the biggest segments. Dip your paintbrush into a primary color and paint the biggest segment of the outer circle for red, yellow, and blue. Painting with the pure color is called the hue.[12]
- Remember to rinse your brush thoroughly in between colors.
- Mix the secondary colors and paint the remaining hue segments. Use the colors you labeled on the wheel as a guide to blend secondary colors. For example, mix yellow and blue on your palette to create green, a secondary color. Then, paint this green hue in the biggest segment of your wheel under the label "#2/green". To make the other secondary colors, mix:[13]
- Yellow + red = orange
- Blue + red = purple
- Create the tertiary hues for your wheel. At this point, half of the biggest segments should be filled with primary and secondary hues. Now, combine a primary color with the secondary color next to it to make a tertiary hue. Use these hues to fill in the biggest segments according to your color label. To make the tertiary hues, combine:[14]
- Red + purple = red-purple
- Red + orange = red-orange
- Blue + purple = blue-purple
- Blue + green = blue-green
- Yellow + orange = yellow-orange
- Yellow + green = yellow-green
- Add white to create the tint for each color and paint the segment below each hue. Now, blend enough white paint into each primary, secondary, and tertiary hue to lighten the color. Once you've blended enough to see a noticeable difference, paint the space directly below each hue.[15]
- The tint is simply the hue plus white.
- Add black to the hues to make shades of each color. Rinse your brush well to remove any white paint and then blend a pure hue with a little black. This will darken the hue to make the shade for the color. Then, paint the smallest segment for each color using the shade.[16]
- Remember to rinse your brush well so you don't muddle the paint.
- Play around by making color wheels with different materials. For example, make a color wheel using pastels, beads, crayons, or finger paints.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Pencil
- Eraser
- Ruler
- sheet of sturdy paper or poster board
- Compass
- Watercolor paints or acrylic paints, optional
- Paintbrush
- Paint palette
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