Article: Hand-basting is a technique of using long, loose stitches to hold fabric together and make sewing easier. Since silk is so slippery, it can be helpful to hand-baste the pieces with a stitch that looks like a dotted line. Read “How to Baste Fabric” for more information. If your silk fabric is slipping too much while sewing, try layering a piece of tissue paper underneath your sewing area. The needle will sew through both layers, sewing them together. When you’re done sewing the piece, you can just tear away the tissue paper. You can also use a spray-on fabric stabilizer, which will stiffen the fabric somewhat and make it easier to manage while you cut it. This is available at fabric stores and online. Check how your sewing machine settings will respond to the silk by test sewing on a scrap piece of silk. Make adjustments to the tension and gauge of your thread before you move on to sewing your project. Aim for 8-12 stitches per inch, although this might vary depending on your project. As you set the fabric in place at your sewing machine, pull the top thread and bobbin thread back away from you. This will ensure that it won’t get accidentally wrapped up in the machine foot, which could cause holes or pulls in the fabric as you sew it. Rotate the hand wheel to bring the needle down into the fabric. This will ensure that the sewing machine will start very slowly and the fabric won’t pucker or catch on the foot. Gently flatten the fabric so that it feeds straight into the machine. Don’t pull it taut, however, as this can cause puckers in the final sewing project. Start out your stitching with a few stitches and then secure them by backstitching along them. This will ensure that the stitches won’t come out. Do so very carefully, so that you don’t accidentally allow the silk fabric to creep or bunch up at the beginning. Silk has a tendency to bunch and gather, so go slowly when you’re sewing this fabric. Try a steady pace to ensure that the stitches are even and consistent. Slow down or pause to make sure the fabric is feeding properly through the machine. Look at your seams to see if they are sewing flat and without any snags. Ripping out seams from silk fabric is risky, as this may leave holes in the fabric that you will be able to see even after the project is finished. Decide if seam ripping is necessary. If yes, then proceed very carefully and slowly. To minimize holes, rub the holes on the underside of the fabric with your fingernail. Dampen the fabric by spraying it lightly with water, and then iron it on a low to medium setting. Silk will fray very easily, and that can compromise the quality of your sewing project if the edges fray all the way to where the stitches are. Finish the seams with a serged finish or a French seam.  For a serged finish, you need a serger. It is the cleanest method, as it sews up the edge of the fabric and seals it within the serged area. You can also use other finishing methods, such as zigzag, seam binding and hand-overcast.
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Hand-baste fabric pieces together. Place a piece of tissue paper underneath your silk. Spray on fabric stabilizer. Test your sewing on a scrap piece. Pull back the top thread and bobbin thread. Manually bring the needle down into the fabric. Hold the fabric straight. Sew a few stitches and then backstitch. Sew at a steady, slow pace. Check on your progress frequently. Take care if ripping out seams. Finish the seams.

Problem: Article: You can search "grow zone" or “USDA hardiness zone” on Google and choose a website. Type in your zip code, and the grow zone calculator will give you a number and/or a letter, like "6b." Most cherries grow in climate zones 4-8. Research sweet cherries if you are interested in growing them. Sweet cherries are harder to grow because they require a dry climate that isn't too hot and particularly well-drained soil.  In the United States, cherries grow well west of the Rocky Mountains in low-humidity zones. Sweet cherries vary in type, including Bing, Black Tartarian, Emperor Francis, Kristin, and Stella. Tart cherries also prefer well-drained soil, though they can withstand climates with more rain and greater humidity. Tart cherries tend to produce smaller trees than sweet cherries, which makes them easier to maintain. Research tart cherries to see if they are a better option for your environment.  Tart cherries are great to cook with, and their tartness can be rather mild. Tart cherries come in Meteor, Montmorency, and North Star varieties. Standard-sized trees tend to be more resilient and yield more cherries. They are larger in size and have a longer lifespan than dwarf trees. Dwarf trees are smaller and take up less space. They also yield fruit at a younger age, about 2 - 3 years old.  Both sizes are popular for growing cherries, and you should select the best size to suit your climate zone and growing preferences. Dwarf trees are more sensitive because they have a less vigorous root system. For sweet cherries, standard sized trees grow to about 20–40 feet (6.1–12.2 m) tall, and dwarf trees grow to 8–15 feet (2.4–4.6 m). For tart cherries, standard adult trees grow about 20 feet (6.1 m) tall, and dwarf trees reach around 8–12 feet (2.4–3.7 m)
Summary: Look up your grow zone to find out if cherries will grow where you live. Grow sweet cherries if you are up for a challenge. Grow tart cherries for an easier option. Decide between standard or dwarf-sized trees.

Use a sharp knife to cut an avocado in half, and remove the pit. Scoop out the avocado flesh from one half of the fruit, and place it in a bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork until it’s fairly smooth. If the avocado is small, you may want to scoop out the flesh from both halves to use for your mask. You should have enough for a mask that you can spread all over your face. Once you’ve mashed the avocado, add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of olive oil, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of organic honey to the bowl. Use a spoon to fully combine all of the ingredients in a smooth paste.  If the mask seems runny and you’ve only added half of the avocado, mix in some more of the flesh to thicken it up. The omega fatty acids in the avocado and olive oil help heal cracks between the skin cells that can occur when your skin is dehydrated. Honey and yogurt are soothing ingredients that help moisturize and soften the skin. When the mask is fully mixed, use your fingers to carefully spread it all over your face. Allow the mask to sit on your skin for 15 to 20 minutes so the omega fatty acids in the avocado and olive oil have time to penetrate. Be careful when you’re applying the mask around your hairline. The honey can be very sticky if it gets in your hair. When you’ve let the mask sit on your skin for at least 15 minutes, rinse it off with warm water from the sink. Because the mask can be fairly sticky, you may want to use a washcloth to help remove it. Be sure to rinse especially well along your hairline.
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Mash up an avocado. Mix the avocado with the yogurt, olive oil, and honey. Apply the mask and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash the mask off with warm water.