INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Simply cut off the bottom of a t-shirt to make it shorter if it is too long, or make it into a crop top length. Cut evenly all the way around the bottom of the shirt to accomplish this.  Each t-shirt will be different depending on the size and how it fits on your own body. Cut away a smaller amount than you think you want, then try it on. Make additional cuts if you want it shorter, and keep trying it on to check the length. You can also create a pattern at the hem of your t-shirt, whether or not you cut it shorter for a crop top. Try cutting strips for a fringe hemline, or cut shapes like diamonds just above the hemline for a cute cutout look. Convert a t-shirt to a tank top or muscle tee. Cut along the armhole seams for a regular tank top, or further down the sides of the shirt for a wide-armed muscle tee look.  You may also want to cut a wider neckline for a classic tank, but this is not necessary. For a muscle tee, you can cut in a straight or slightly angled line down from the shoulder to the side of the shirt. Try it on between cuts to make sure you like how much of the side is open. You can also cut all the way down through the bottom hemline of the shirt and tie the ends together at the bottom for a cute side-tie look. Cut off the collar of any t-shirt to make it wider or just get rid of the typical crew neckband. Remember to cut less at first, then try it on to check the neckline before cutting any more.  To make sure the front and back of your neckline are symmetrical, fold the shirt so that the shoulder seams line up and the neckband is folded evenly on itself. Then cut below the band, following the original curve of it.  Create a v-neck neckline by folding the shirt in the same way with the shoulder seams lined up. Then use a diagonal cut for the front part of the shirt so that it ends in a point instead of a curve. Make “fish gills” in the sides of a shirt by simply cutting even horizontal strips down each side. Or create the same effect by making the strips down the back of the shirt instead.  Stretch out the slits after cutting to make the fabric relax and roll up slightly. Anywhere you create slits will provide some extra stretch in the fabric, which is a great way to make a too-small t-shirt fit a little better. You can also make slits vertically just to the inside of the front or back of your neckline to create more interest and stretch in those areas as well. Create an easy peek-a-boo shoulder by simply cutting a half-circle out of each arm of the t-shirt. This will create a round cutout shape on the shoulders when worn.  Lay the t-shirt flat and find where the shoulder seams meet with the armhole seams. This is where you will make a cut on each side. Cut a piece out of one shoulder, then save the piece you cut away and lay it on the other shoulder to use as a guide. This will ensure both sides look even.

SUMMARY: Cut your t-shirt into a crop top. Make a tank top or muscle tee. Create a wider neckline. Cut slits into the sides or back. Make shoulder cutouts.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can use regular table salt, sea salt, or any other kind of plain salt. Depending on how many mugs you are cleaning, you may need more salt. Use a kitchen knife to cut the lemon into fourths. Alternatively, you can cut the lemon into halves. If you are cleaning multiple mugs, then you may need two or more lemons. Rub them into the salt. Make sure the fleshy part of the lemon is completely covered with salt. Do this using a circular motion. Scrub the outside and inside of the mugs until all the tarnish is removed and their surfaces shine again. Place the mugs under cold or warm running water. Rinse them thoroughly until all lemon, salt, and residue are removed. Take the first cloth and rub it over the mugs, making sure to dry all traces of water. Then take the second cloth and dry the mugs again. This will ensure a thorough dry.

SUMMARY:
Pour 4 tablespoons (59.1 grams) of salt onto a plate. Cut one lemon into fourths. Place the lemons onto the salt. Scrub the mugs with the lemons. Rinse them with water. Use two cotton cloths to dry them.