| How to Trim a Handlebar Mustache Posted: 30 Oct 2019 01:00 AM PDT Trimming a handlebar mustache can be daunting. It's natural to worry about ruining the look you've worked so hard to create. Trimming your handlebar mustache, however, is easier than you may think. All you need is some mustache wax, a comb, a pair of electric trimmers, and a pair of quality scissors. The key thing to remember when starting to trim is to go slow and take off just a little bit at a time. [Edit]Washing and Styling before Trimming - Clean your beard right before you trim it. Washing your mustache with soap or shampoo will also soften the hairs, making them easier to trim. The best time to trim your mustache is soon after you get out of the shower.[1]
- Try to set aside at least 30 minutes for your trimming session so you don't have to rush through the process.
- Let your mustache dry before trying to trim it. Use a towel or a blow dryer to get the moisture out of your hairs. Letting your mustache dry will allow you to see its true length and shape before you trim it.[2]
- Comb your mustache. Comb your mustache with a mustache comb or a fine-toothed comb as you normally do, so you can see all the stray hairs that need to be trimmed. When combing your mustache hairs, always go in the direction you want them to grow.[3]
- You can use either a special mustache comb or a quality, fine-toothed comb made of wood or cellulose acetate.
- Style your mustache with mustache wax before trimming. Start by applying the wax to the middle of your mustache and then work your way to the tips. Shape your mustache as you would on a normal day. This will allow you to see what areas of your mustache need to be trimmed.[4]
- Be sure to massage the wax evenly into the entirety of your mustache.
- Use a mustache comb and your fingers to style the mustache in the way you want.
- Use your thumb and forefinger to shape the ends of your mustache.
- If you don't usually use wax to style your mustache, you can skip this step.
[Edit]Trimming with Clippers and Scissors - Start by trimming the hairs that hang over your lip with electric trimmers. Start in the middle of your mustache and work your way to the outside. Brush the clippers lightly underneath your mustache. Trim just enough to keep hairs from growing over your lip. When using electric trimmers, go slowly so you don't accidentally trim off more than you want.[5]
- Start with longer guards and then switch to shorter guards if you want a closer cut.
- Keep your face relaxed and neutral to make sure you trim evenly.
- You can also use scissors for this step if you'd prefer a more controlled cut.
- Use a pair of quality scissors to cut the hairs just below your nose. Trim just enough so that it doesn't look like your mustache is growing out of your nose.[6]
- You can cut as much or as little as you'd like, depending on what type of look you're going for.
- Trim the ends of your mustache with a pair of scissors. Cut just enough to even the hairs. Scissors will allow you to be more precise with your trimming, which you'll need when dealing with the ends. This will give your handlebar mustache a fuller appearance.[7]
- Use a pair of professional grade scissors for best results.
- Try to get the two sides even, but be careful not to take off more length than you want.
- Always start by trimming as little as possible, so you don't end up cutting off more than you intend.
- Use your scissors to trim the area of your beard near your mustache. You'll want to keep the beard hairs to the sides of your mouth short, to give your mustache greater definition. Grab your mustache hairs and pull them away from your face to get a clear view of the beard hairs you'll need to cut.[8]
- If you don't do this step, your mustache will grow into your beard and it will be difficult to maintain the defined look of a handlebar mustache.
- If you don't have a beard, you can skip this step.
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| How to Sew a Table Runner Posted: 29 Oct 2019 05:00 PM PDT A beautiful table runner can really make your table arrangements stand out or lend a pop of color. Learning how to make your own runner also puts you in charge of choosing your own fabric, colors, sizes, and decorative elements. Start by sewing a classic rectangular table runner before adding piping, cording, or fringe. You'll soon have unique table runners for every occasion! [Edit]Cutting and Pinning the Fabric - Determine how long and wide you want the runner to be. Decide which table you want to use the runner on and consider if you want the runner to hang over the ends of the table. Place a measuring tape or yardstick across the table to visualize how big you want the runner to be. Then, write down your measurements and add to the length and width numbers.[1]
- For example, you might want a runner, so you'd write down after adding the to each measurement.
- Lay your fabric flat and mark the measurements on it with a fabric pencil. Spread your choice of fabric on a work surface and lay the measuring tape or yardstick across it. Use a fabric pencil to mark the measurements you made.[2]
- You can use any type of fabric you like. Keep in mind that heavier fabrics will make the runner lay flat.
- The fabric pencil will dissolve in the washing machine.
- Use a sharp pair of shears to cut 2 identical rectangles. Slowly cut along the lines you just marked on the fabric in order to make equal pieces. Try to cut in smooth lines so the raw edges aren't too jagged.[3]
- If you prefer, place a cutting mat under the fabric and use a rotary cutter to cut the fabric.
- Stack the fabric and pin the edges of the pieces in place. Ensure that the right sides of the fabric are facing each other and the wrong side of the fabric is facing you. Then, insert sewing pins around the edges of the fabric so they go through both pieces.[4]
- Stagger the sewing pins so they're about apart.
[Edit]Sewing the Runner - Use a straight stitch to sew around the edges of the runner. Leave a seam allowance as you sew from the first pin all the way around the runner. Stop sewing when you reach the last pin. This will leave a gap that's big enough for your hand to fit through.[5]
- It's important to leave the gap so you can push the corners out when you turn the fabric right side out.
- Trim the excess fabric from each corner. Instead of leaving each corner a sharp 90-degree angle, use your scissors to trim the excess point from each. Ensure that you don't cut across your stitches.
- Trimming the corners will eliminate excess bulk so your corners can become pointy.[6]
- Turn the runner right side out and push each corner out. Reach your hand into the gap you left on the side of the runner and grab the fabric. Pull the runner until it's right side out. Then, take something pointy, such as a chopstick or knitting needle, slide it into the runner, and gently push it into each corner.[7]
- Don't push too hard as you form the corners or you might damage your stitches.
- Straight stitch the gap closed using a sewing machine. Tuck the unfinished hem of the gap inside the runner and use your machine to straight stitch across it. If you'd like an extra durable runner, straight stitch around the perimeter again.
- If you stitch around the perimeter 1 more time, leave a seam allowance.
- Iron the runner before you put it on the table. Read the care instructions for the fabric you used so you know what temperature to turn your iron to. Place the runner on your ironing board and press it with the iron so it lays flat.
- It's also important to learn the care instructions for the fabric so you know how to wash and dry the table runner.
[Edit]Trying Variations - Use quilting squares or remnants to make a patchwork runner. If you like the rustic look of a quilt, sew squares or fabric scraps onto a piece of batting. Ensure that the batting is the size you want the runner to be. Then, sew the fabric onto the batting and hem the edges.[8]
- You can make the patchwork runner as complicated or as simple as you like. For a simple one, keep your squares or remnants large so there's less to sew.
- Cut the ends of the runner before you sew it to create points. Instead of cutting your fabric pieces into large rectangles, taper both ends before you finish the edges so they come to triangular points.[9]
- For an extra decorative touch, attach a pom pom to the end of each point.
- Attach tassels to pointed ends for an elegant runner. Make 2 tassels using thin cords, yarn, or embroidery thread. Then, stitch each tassel onto the pointed end of the runner so they dangle below the fabric.[10]
- If you don't want to make the runner pointed at the ends, you could attach several tassels across each flat end instead.
- Add piping to the edges for a decorative look. Remove your sewing machine's presser foot and replace it with a piping foot. The piping foot has 2 grooves underneath it that will hold your piping in place as you stitch it around the edges of your runner.[11]
- Piping is also called cording.
- Use a different fabric to make a border that stands out. To add color or texture to your runner, choose another fabric that complements the main body of the runner. Then, cut the fabric into strips that are as long as each side of the runner. You can make them as wide as you'd like the borders to be before you straight stitch them along the edges.[12]
- To make a thin border, cut the strips around wide. For a wide border on a large runner, the strips could be closer to .
- For an extra colorful border, use a few different colors for each strip of fabric.
- For a quick, lightweight runner, cut just 1 piece of fabric to size and serge the edges.
- You can make a runner for a round table, but it will lay better if it's for a large table with less of a curve.
- For a winter table runner, consider using flannel.
[Edit]Warnings - Although you can make no-sew table runners by ironing fusible bonding web between the fabric, the fusing can disintegrate as you wash the runner.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Fabric
- Thread
- Scissors
- Sewing Machine
- Iron and ironing board
- Ruler or measuring tape
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| How to Organize Your Jewelry Box Posted: 29 Oct 2019 09:00 AM PDT Wearing jewelry is a fun way to accessorize an outfit, but if you just throw it all into a jewelry box, you'll eventually end up with a jumbled mess. Large items get tangled together, smaller pieces get hidden at the bottom of the pile, and pairs of earrings get separated. Luckily, you can make it easy to see all of your jewelry and keep everything together by organizing your jewelry box! [Edit]Sorting out Your Jewelry - Empty out your jewelry box. The best way to start organizing your jewelry box is to empty it completely. This will allow you to see everything you have and sort it out, so when you put it back into the box it will be organized.
- You may want to lay down a towel on your dresser or table before you empty out your jewelry box so that neither your jewelry nor dresser gets scratched.
- Untangle your jewelry if it's knotted together. Necklaces, bracelets, and long earrings can easily get tangled in a jewelry box. You may be able to separate them by hand, but if you're having a hard time getting knots out of a chain, try dabbing a little baby oil onto the knot to help loosen it.[1]
- You may need to slide a safety pin or needle into the center of the knot, especially if it's a very thin chain.[2]
- Group similar items of jewelry together. Place all your necklaces in one area, then all of your bracelets in another, then your rings, and so on. How you sort your jewelry beyond that will depend on what makes the most sense to you.[3]
- Some people prefer to sort their pieces by color, for instance, while others group their jewelry by the style or the type of metal.
- Use a jewelry box organizer to keep pieces separated. You can purchase organizers for almost any size jewelry box online or at a craft store. Look for an organizer that will hold jewelry of different sizes.[4]
- For instance, depending on the size of your jewelry box, the organizer should have longer different-sized slots, compartments, and even drawers.
- Make your own organizer out of strips of cardboard if you're crafty. You can make your own partitions by cutting pieces of cardboard into the shapes you want. Cut strips of cardboard to fit your jewelry box, then cut notches into the cardboard where 2 pieces will intersect so they'll fit together securely.
- This will give you the freedom to customize your jewelry box based on the jewelry you have.
- Pin your earrings to a piece of ribbon to keep them organized in the box. If you want to keep your earrings together but you don't have a very big jewelry box, cut a small piece of heavy ribbon, such as grosgrain, then attach each pair of earrings to the ribbon. You can then place the ribbon in your jewelry box.[5]
- This will help keep even the tiniest earrings from getting lost in the bottom of your jewelry box.
- If you don't have ribbon on hand, you can use a small piece of fabric instead.
- Place your rings on a round binder clip to keep them together in your jewelry box. If you have a lot of rings, placing them on a circular binder clip can help keep them from getting disorganized. Place the rings on the clip, then close it to keep them all secured.[6]
- You can take one of the clips out of a 3-ring binder, or you can purchase binder rings individually from an office supply store.
- Wrap your necklaces in tissue paper to keep them from getting tangled. Tissue paper is a great way to keep your necklaces separated, especially if you have a few delicate chains that you don't wear often. Fold each necklace 1-2 times in the paper, then lay the tissue paper in your jewelry box.[7]
- You can also use press-and-seal plastic wrap instead of tissue paper.[8]
- Straighten up your jewelry box at least once a month. Keep your jewelry from getting disorganized again by taking the time to tidy it up every few weeks. Replace anything that's in the wrong spot and smooth out any chains which have gotten bunched up.
- In addition to keeping your jewelry organized, this will help keep you from forgetting about pieces you don't wear often, and you'll be more likely to rotate your jewelry.
[Edit]Finding Other Storage Options - Keep pieces that you wear every day out in the open. Your jewelry box will be less likely to get dishevelled if you're not rifling through it every day. If you have certain pieces of jewelry which you wear every day, try storing them by your bed, on top of your dresser, or near where you get dressed each day.[9]
- Just because the jewelry is in plain sight doesn't mean it has to be disorganized. Place a pretty tray, bowl, or dish wherever you take off your jewelry to keep things tidy.
- Display a few of your favorite pieces on a tray. Some jewelry just deserves to be displayed. If you have a few pieces of jewelry you're especially proud of, get a decorative stand to show it off.[10]
- Jewelry trees come in a variety of options, including some that look like hands, trees, antlers, or geometric sculptures.
- Hang long necklaces from a wall organizer. Since long necklaces have a tendency to tangle easily, it's best to organize them by hanging them from pegs or hooks. Sort them by color and style, then hang them somewhere easily accessible, like the inside of your closet door or beside your mirror.[11]
- You can hang your necklaces from hooks on a pegboard, thumbtacks pushed into a cork bulletin board, or adhesive hooks attached to your wall.
- Unclutter your jewelry box by storing pieces you rarely wear. If you have some fun costume pieces that are impractical for most situations, or a few valuable pieces that you never wear, store them in a box in your closet or a tray in a dresser drawer to free up space in your jewelry box.[12]
- Place chunky bracelets and necklaces in the pockets of a hanging shoe organizer to keep them separated.
- If you have jewelry with precious stones, you should consider investing in a small safe to keep it from get damaged or stolen.[13]
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