| How to Make a Capri Sun Purse Posted: 28 Sep 2020 01:00 AM PDT If you have a lot Capri Sun pouches leftover, don't throw them away! Keep them and turn them into something new instead. With just 10 pouches, you can create a cool purse that can double up as a tote or lunch bag. Sewing will give you the most durable finish, but you can use duct tape if you don't know how to sew. [Edit]Cleaning and Cutting the Bags - Find 10 empty Capri Sun pouches. The pouches can all be the same flavor, or they can be different flavors. If you want to make a slightly bigger bag, however, you will need more pouches.[1]
- If your friends like to drink Capri Sun too, ask them to save their pouches and give them to you once they finish their drink.
- You only need the pouches; throw the straws away.
- Cut a slit into the bottom of each pouch. Do not cut the bottom off. Instead, pull the bottom edges apart to reveal the bottom panel. Poke a pair of scissors into the bottom panel, then cut a slit into it, from 1 side of the pouch to the other.[2]
- The slit needs to span the entire width of the bottom panel.
- You can use a serrated knife for this step, but be careful!
- If you are a child, ask an adult to help you.
- Rinse the pouches with soapy water to remove any sticky residue. Use the slit to fill your first pouch with water. Add a pump of dish soap, then slosh the water around inside the pouch. Dump the water out, then fill the pouch with fresh water. Slosh the water around again, then dump it out. Do this for all of the pouches.[3]
- If you don't have dish soap, use liquid hand soap.
- You can wash the pouches in the dishwasher. Slip them over the prongs on the top and bottom racks, then start a cycle. Don't do a drying cycle, however!
- Allow the pouches to dry overnight. Stand the pouches up on a paper towel, or prop them up on a dish rack. Alternatively, open up a dishwasher, and slide the pouches onto the prongs. The pouches must be completely dry before you sew them. This may take up to 8 hours.
- Don't use a drying cycle on a dishwasher, as the hot air can damage the pouches.
[Edit]Creating the Panels - Overlap 2 pouches along the long, side edges. Take 2 pouches that you want to use for the front of your bag. Turn them so that the front sides are facing up. Place them side-by-side, then overlap the long, side edges.
- The front is the side with the design and the words "Capri Sun" on it.
- How much you overlap the side edges by depends on the width of the seam. For most pouches, this will be about .
- This bag will require some sewing. If you don't know how to sew, you can use duct tape instead. In this case, do not overlap the bags. Place them side-by-side instead.
- Sew down the seam between the 2 pouches using a zigzag stitch. You can use any color of thread you want for this, but red, blue, or yellow would look the best. Backstitch when you start and finish sewing so that the thread doesn't unravel.[4]
- A backstitch is simply where you reverse the sewing machine for 2 to 3 stitches.
- Add more pouches to the sides and top to create a bigger bag.
- If you don't know how to sew, cut a strip of duct tape in half lengthwise, then tape the seams on the front and back of the pouch.[5]
- If you taped the pouches together, fold a strip of duct tape over the bottom edge of the panel. This will cover up the seams and prevent the bag from coming apart.[6]
- Repeat the process to create a second panel for the back of the bag. Take 2 more pouches and overlap the side edges. Make sure that the front side with the design is facing you, then sew down the seam using a zigzag stitch.
- If you made the front panel bigger, you will need to make the back panel bigger too so that they both match.
- If you taped the bags together, remember to fold a strip of duct tape over the bottom edge of the panel as well.
- Overlap 2 pouches until they are the same width as the front panel. Take 2 pouches and overlap the narrow ends until they are the same width as the front panel. How much you overlap the pouches by depends on the width of your front panel; the narrower the panel is, the more you'll have to overlap them by.
- This will eventually create the bottom panel of your bag.
- Make sure that the same side is facing up on both pouches.
- You should still overlap the pouches, even if you are making a duct taped bag.
- Sew the seams on the bottom panel with a zigzag stitch. Find the seam on the front of your bottom panel. Sew down the seam using a zigzag stitch, then flip the strip over. Find the seam on the back, then sew it down using a zigzag stitch as well.[7]
- Remember to backstitch when you start and finish sewing.
- For a duct taped bag, cut a strip of duct tape in half lengthwise, then place each strip over each seam on the front and back.
- If you taped the pouches, check the narrow ends of your bottom panel. If you see slits in the pouches, fold a strip of duct tape over them to close them up.
- Set 2 pouches aside for the side panels. If you are making a taller bag, then you will need to sew extra pouches together first to make taller side panels. You will use these later, once you are ready to assemble the bag.[8]
- For a duct taped bag, remember to fold strips of duct tape over the bottom edges to hide the slits.[9]
[Edit]Adding the Handles - Overlap the ends of 2 pouches by . Take 2 pouches and overlap the narrow top and bottom ends by . Make sure that the front of each pouch is facing up.[10]
- If you aren't sewing the bag, simply have the narrow edges touching; don't overlap them.
- Sew across the overlap with a zigzag stitch. For a stronger handle, flip the bag over, then zigzag stitch across the seam on the back. Remember to backstitch so that your stitching doesn't come undone.[11]
- For a duct taped bag, cut a strip of duct tape in half, then tape the narrow edges of the pouches together. Do this for the front and the back.
- Cut the strip down the middle lengthwise. If you need to, fold the strip in half first to find the center, then cut it. This will create 2 identical handles.[12]
- Fold the strips in half lengthwise, then zigzag stitch the cut edges. Fold the first strip in half lengthwise, then sew along the long, raw edge (not the folded edge) with a zigzag stitch. Repeat this step for the other strip.[13]
- For a duct taped bag, fold both long edges towards the middle. Cut a strip of duct tape in half lengthwise, then cover the seam with it. Do this for both handles.
- Sew the strips to the front and back panels with a zigzag stitch. Place the ends of your first strip along the top edge of your front panel. Sew across the bottom and side edges of the strip first, then sew across the strip where it meets the top edge of the bag. Repeat this step with the second strip for the back panel.[14]
- The ends of the handles should be on the outside (design side) of the panels.
- If your straw holes are on the top edge of the panels, use those as a placement guide.
- For a duct taped bag, secure the ends of the strips to the panels with square pieces of duct tape.
[Edit]Assembling the Bag - Overlap the front and bottom panels by . Set both panels down with the silver (back) side facing up. Make sure that the bottom edge of the front panel is touching 1 of the long edges on the bottom panel. Slide the panels together so that the 2 edges overlap by about .[15]
- If you aren't sewing the bag, don't overlap the edges. Instead, place the edges close enough so that they touch.
- Sew the edges together with a zigzag stitch. Try to sew right down the middle of the seam. Start on 1 side of the bottom panel and finish on the other. Backstitch when you start and finish sewing.[16]
- For a duct taped bag, cover the seams on the front and back of the bag with a strip of duct tape that's been cut in half lengthwise.[17]
- Overlap and sew the edges of the back and bottom panels. Place the back panel against the other long edge on the bottom panel. Slide the 2 panels together so that the edges overlap by about , then sew across the seam with a zigzag stitch.[18]
- Make sure that the silver side of the back panel is facing you and remember to backstitch.
- If you are taping the bag, skip the overlap and tape the edges together, just like you did for the front panel.
- Repeat the process with the side panels to form a cross shape. Overlap the narrow bottom edges of the side panels with the narrow side edges of the bottom panel. Sew down both seams with a zigzag stitch. When you are done, you should have a cross shape.[19]
- Keep the overlap consistent with the front and back panels, about .
- The silver side of the side panels should be facing up. Be sure to backstitch.
- For a no-sew bag, skip the overlap. Cut strips of duct tape in half lengthwise, then place them over the seams on the front and back of the bag instead.[20]
- Bring the edges of the side panel and front panel together. Stand the left side panel and the front panel up so that they are perpendicular to the bottom panel. Bring the adjacent edges together to form a corner, like on a box.
- You won't be turning this bag inside-out, so make sure that the silver sides are touching.
- Sew down the edge with a zigzag stitch. Begin sewing at the top edge of the bag, and finish sewing at the bottom edge, where the bottom panel begins. Use a zigzag stitch, and remember to backstitch when you start and finish sewing.[21]
- For a no-sew bag, fold a strip of duct tape over the seam instead. For a stronger bag, cover the seam on the inside with a strip of duct tape as well.[22]
- Repeat the procedure for the remaining 3 seams. Bring the right side panel towards the right edge on the front panel. Make sure that the silver sides are touching, then sew the seam with a zigzag stitch. Repeat this step for the remaining edges on the side panels and the back panel.[23]
- Be sure to backstitch whenever you start and finish sewing a seam.
- If you are duct taping the bag, continue to fold strips of duct tape over the edges of the panels. Remember to cover the inside seams with more duct tape too.
- You don't have to use the same color of duct tape for all of the seams. You can even use patterned duct tape!
- You don't have to use a zigzag stitch; you can use a straight stitch instead. Most people find that the zigzag stitch holds better, however.
- Add self-adhesive Velcro squares to make a closure for your purse.
- To make a shoulder strap, connect the 2 handles together, then sew them to the side panels after you assemble the purse instead.
- If you are making a bigger bag, you will need to use longer strips of duct tape.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - 10 Capri Sun juice pouches
- Scissors
- Thread
- Sewing machine
- Duct tape (no-sew version)
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| How to Make a Pen Stylus Posted: 27 Sep 2020 05:00 PM PDT A pen stylus is a great way to improve your accuracy when drawing or writing on your touch screen device. Try making your own stylus at home from basic materials. If you have a metal pen on hand, simply remove the ink tube and replace it with a cotton ball. Alternatively, use aluminium and foil to turn any pen into a stylus. These methods are quick and easy, and work on any device that has a touch screen. [Edit]Using a Metal Pen - Remove the ink tube from a pen that has a metallic body. Unscrew the mouth of the pen to reveal the ink tube. Pull out the ink tube and the spring from the body of the pen and then screw the pen back together. Throw the ink tube straight into the trash once you remove it to stop it from leaking on your furniture.[1]
- It is important to use a pen with a metallic body, as this conducts the electrical charge from your hand which makes the stylus to work.
- Push a little cotton ball into the tip of the pen. The cotton ball helps to conduct the electrical current and gives the stylus a padded pointer. Roll up a little cotton ball and push it into the nib of the pen. Try to push as much of the cotton ball as you can into the pen so that it doesn't come loose when you try to use the stylus. [2]
- If you don't have a cotton ball, use a small piece of cotton fabric.
- Trim off any excess cotton ball that is hanging out of the nib. This makes the stylus easier to use and makes its touch more accurate. Leave about of the cotton ball hanging out of the pen so that the tip of the metal pen doesn't scratch your screen.[3]
- If the cotton ball falls out or gets pushed into the pen over time, simply push a little more of the cotton ball into the nib of the pen.
- Use your pen stylus in the same way that you would use your finger. Press the cotton ball down on the screen to activate it. Move the stylus around the screen to navigate around the device. Keep spare cotton balls on hand to refill your stylus in case it falls out with usage or in storage.[4]
[Edit]Creating a Stylus with Aluminium Foil and Cotton - Unscrew the pen to remove the ink tube. In order to make this stylus, you need a pen that can be unscrewed. Remove the spring and ink tube from inside the pen and then reassemble the pen.[5]
- Keep the small inside parts of the pen away from children, as they can pose a choking risk.
- Cut the middle of a Q-tip on an angle. Estimate where the middle of the Q-tip is and then chop it in half on a sharp angle. This creates a pointy end on the plastic part of the Q-tip which makes it easier to insert into the pen.[6]
- Throw 1 half of the Q-tip into the trash, as it is not needed for the stylus.
- Poke the pointy end of the Q-tip into the tip of the pen. Leave the cotton portion of the Q-tip and about of the plastic handle out of the pen. Don't worry if the Q-tip is a little loose, simply hold it in place for now.[7]
- Secure the Q-tip in place with a piece of tape. Wrap the tape around the plastic portion of the Q-tip and the mouth of the pen so that it stays in place when you are using your stylus. If the Q-tip still feels a little lo0se, simply wrap another piece of tape around it.[8]
- Both sticky tape and masking tape work for this task. Avoid using washi tape, as this doesn't tend to be as sticky.
- Wrap a square of foil around the Q-tip and the neck of the pen. Cut out the aluminium foil with a pair of scissors. Wrap the square tightly around the plastic portion of the Q-tip and around the neck of the pen. The aluminium foil helps to transfer the electrical current from your hand to the tip of the Q-tip.[9]
- Don't cover up the cotton portion of the Q-tip, as this helps to prevent the screen from getting scratched.
- Moisten the tip of Q-tip with water each time you use it. Wet your fingers and then dab the Q-tip with your damp fingers. This small amount of water helps to conduct the electrical current and makes the point of the stylus more accurate. Use your homemade stylus to navigate your way around your device. If it loses its accuracy, simply place a little extra water on the end of the Q-tip.[10]
- Avoid soaking the Q-tip in water, as this can leave drops of water on your screen.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Using a Metal Pen - Scissors
- Cotton ball
- Pen with a metallic body
[Edit]Creating a Stylus with Aluminium Foil - Scissors
- Q-tip
- Sticky tape
- Water
- Aluminium Foil
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| How to Change RV Fuses Posted: 27 Sep 2020 09:00 AM PDT If you're hanging out in your RV and all of a sudden the lights go out, the TV turns off, or another electrical appliance stops working, the culprit might be a pesky blown fuse! Fortunately, it's really easy to replace an RV fuse and get back to relaxing. It's really just a matter of locating your fuse box, identifying and testing the fuse to make sure it's not working, then pulling it out and sticking a new one in. It's a good idea to carry spare fuses, a test light, and a pair of needle-nose pliers or fuse pullers in your RV whenever you hit the road, so you can quickly troubleshoot and solve any fuse-related issues. [Edit]Locating and Checking the Fuses - Find the 12-volt fuse box in your RV's electrical compartment and open it up. The electrical compartment could be in a closet, a cabinet, or behind a panel on a wall or underneath a seat. Refer to your RV's owner's manual if you aren't sure where the fuse box is located. Remove the panel that covers the fuses when you find it.[1]
- Changing an RV fuse is something you would do if a certain electrical appliance in your RV stops working, such as your TV or refrigerator. This normally happens when you're using too much power at once.
- RVs typically have both a fuse box and a circuit breaker panel located next to each other under the same panel or in the same compartment.
- Look for any tripped breakers and flip them back on first. Inspect the circuit breaker panel before you examine the fuses, in case you just have a tripped breaker. Flip any breakers that are in the OFF position back to the ON position.[2]
- If the electrical appliance in question starts working again at this point, you don't have to continue. You can close up the circuit breaker and fuse box and get back to whatever you were doing.
- Read the fuse labels to find the fuse for the appliance that isn't working. Locate a labelled diagram next to the fuses or on the inside of the fuse box panel. Read the labels to determine which fuse corresponds to the appliance in your RV that stopped working.[3]
- For example, if there is a label that says "SATELLITE POWER 5 AMP" in the top right corner of the label diagram, the fuse you're looking for is a 5 amp fuse in the upper right corner of the fuse box.
- You might be able to tell which fuse is bad just by looking at them as well. Blown fuses often have a dark, burnt-looking smear or a visible break in the metal wire that you can see through the glass or plastic.
- Test the fuse with a test light. Clamp the test light's alligator clip onto any screw on the fuse box to ground the test light. Touch the test light probe to the left and right sides of the fuse, without removing the fuse, and watch for the light to go on in the handle.[4]
- If the light doesn't turn on for one or both sides of the fuse, it is bad and you must replace it.
- If the light turns on for both sides of the fuse, it is fine and the problem is elsewhere. For example, you might have a bigger electrical problem or there could be a problem with your appliance.
- You can buy an LED test light online or at an auto supply shop for as little as $10 USD.
[Edit]Removing and Replacing a Fuse - Purchase a replacement fuse with the same voltage and amperage rating. The ratings are written right on the fuse. Buy a replacement fuse with the same voltage and amperage rating written on it to replace the bad fuse.[5]
- Generic fuses are pretty cheap. You can buy them online or at an auto parts shop.
- It's a good idea to carry a box of spare fuses of different amperages with you in your RV. That way, if a fuse blows on the road, you can quickly replace it with no hassles.
- Turn off and unplug the electrical appliance for the fuse you're replacing. Flip the power switch for the electrical appliance to the OFF position. Unplug the appliance as well, if possible, to ensure it has no access to electricity when you put a new fuse in.[6]
- For example, if the lights in the living area of your RV went out, make sure all the light switches in that area are flipped off to avoid them all coming on at once when you put a working fuse in.
- Pull out the bad fuse using fuse pullers or needle-nose pliers. Grab the fuse between the jaws of the fuse pullers or needle-nose pliers and squeeze gently to get a grip on it. Pull it straight out of the fuse block to remove it.[7]
- Fuse pullers are a plastic pincer-type tool that is specially designed to fit around the fuses and pull them out. Your RV may have a pair hanging somewhere inside the electrical compartment.
- Plug the new fuse into the empty fuse block space. Position the new fuse so that the amperage number is right-side-up and facing you. Push it into the spot you just pulled the fuse out of until it is in all the way.[8]
- You don't need any special tools to do this. The fuse should just pop right into place nice and easy.
- Test the new fuse and the corresponding electrical appliance. Check both the left and right sides of the new fuse with your test light probe and watch for the light in the handle to come on. Plug in and try turning on the electrical appliance that wasn't working to ensure that the new fuse fixed the problem.[9]
- If something like a light bulb still isn't working after you replace a blown fuse, check to make sure that the light bulb itself didn't blow as well.
- If you don't use your RV often, it's a good idea to test all your fuses and replace any bad ones before you take it on the road. For example, if you just use it for the summer, check your fuses when you take your RV out of storage and get ready to travel in it.[10]
[Edit]Warnings - Always turn off and unplug the electrical appliance that corresponds to the fuse you're replacing before you remove the old fuse and put a new one in.[11]
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Test light
- Fuse pullers or needle-nose pliers
- Replacement fuse
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