Q: Hold the end of a measuring tape against the front of your sewing machine, right at the base. Pull the rest of the tape across the top of the machine and back down to the other side. Hold the tape against the base and record the measurement.  Start and finish your measuring at the long side of the sewing machine's base, not the short. This will be the “height” measurement for your pattern. Hold the end of the measuring tape at the front of your sewing machine. Run it along the long, bottom edge, and stop when you reach the back. Write that measurement too. This will be the “length” measurement for your pattern. Choose a color that coordinates with your cover. Measure and cut the ribbons, making sure that they are all the same length. Next, seal the cut edges of the ribbons with fray check, glue, or a flame.  If you want longer ties, make the ribbons 12 inches (30 cm) long instead. Choose ribbons that are around 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) wide. This way, they won't tangle as much, but they will still be easy to tie. Pull the first set of ribbons away from the lining, and then tie them in front of the sewing machine. Pull the next set of ribbons away from the lining as well, and tie them in the back of the sewing machine.  The front of the sewing machine is the end with the needle. The back is the end with the wheel and thread spool. Tie the ribbons into bows, not double-knots. Not only will they look nicer, but they'll be easier to untie. If you added pockets, feel free to stash extra items in them, such as manuals or scissors.
A: Wrap a measuring tape over the top of your sewing machine. Measure the length of your sewing machine. Cut four 10 in (25 cm) pieces of ribbon. Place the cover on top of the sewing machine, then tie the ribbons.

Q: Research online tutoring companies and websites that match tutors with students looking for assistance with specific subjects.  Some of these companies help clients locate a tutor in your area, but others pair tutors with a client online and you work remotely. Applications to become a tutor are typically completed online. Depending on the website and service, you may be required to take screening exams or undergo background checks. If you are hunting for a tutoring job and would prefer to meet with your students in person instead of online, visit local learning centers and community centers.  Most communities feature a branch of a national tutoring company such as Sylvan or Kumon. If you live in a larger town with a university, there may also be tutoring positions through testing review companies such as Kaplan or the Princeton Review. Contact these places and ask if they are hiring tutors. It’s also a good idea to visit local community centers that may offer after-school tutoring programs and be looking for qualified tutors. At the very least, these places may be willing to advertise your tutoring services. Many summer camp programs and after-school programs offer tutoring services to students who participate in their activities. Contact the administrator of the program, discuss your qualifications, and ask if they need any tutors. Even if they do not currently have available positions, the administrator may know of another program that is hiring or may be able to recommend that you speak with someone else. Many community colleges and universities hire qualified tutors in specific subjects, so check with human resources at a college or university in your area to find out if there may be available tutoring positions.  While these positions are usually advertised online through the college or university’s human resources website, you can also call or email. Find out if there are continuing education programs in your area that may also be interested in hiring qualified tutors. Public libraries, for example, sometimes host these programs. If you are interested in seeing more of the world while you are tutoring, you might consider looking for tutoring positions abroad. There are specific tutoring companies that specialize in matching tutors with families or agencies abroad, so conduct your own research and explore these potential options. Keep in mind, that these are usually more full-time and long-term positions. If you are looking for a part-time commitment, this might not be the best choice. If you are having a difficult time locating a tutoring position with a specific company or center, or would just like the freedom of working on your own, you may want to establish your own tutoring business. If you decide to tutor privately or start your own business, think carefully about where you will meet clients. While your home or a client’s home may be convenient, you may prefer a place that is public such as a library or coffee shop. This way you do not have to provide your address to strangers and it is a safe location where you could get help if needed.
A: Research online tutoring companies. Visit local learning centers and community centers. Talk with administrators of summer camps and after-school programs. Check with community colleges or universities in your area. Consider tutoring abroad. Establish your own tutoring business.

Q: When you get to work, spend five minutes with your to-do list thinking about your day. Think about how you are going to accomplish your tasks for the day. Every hour force yourself to refocus. Look at how you spent the past hour and ask yourself if it was productive. Commit to making the next hour productive. When the day ends, ask yourself how your day went. Was it productive? How can you change to make tomorrow more successful? If you know how to do your job like the back of your hand, then it will require less energy. Knowing what you are doing will allow you to excel at your work.  Although you should still challenge yourself to new things and continue to outdo yourself to build your skills, contribute to your company, and to keep yourself from getting bored. Seek further training to help you master your job if you can’t get things done because you don’t have the right skills or knowledge. A big reason for procrastination is because you are dreading to do something. Force yourself to do things in bursts. Force yourself to start a chunk of something even if it is just for five minutes, then stop if you need to. Once you start making progress on something, you will be more motivated to keep going and working on it longer and longer until it is finished.  Turn your phone off and clear your desk to avoid distractions that encourage procrastination. Do challenging tasks before lunch when you are the most motivated. Focus your time and energy on what you can control. Don’t worry about and stress about what is beyond your control. If you start getting worried about what a coworker is doing or stressing about another department, it will just waste your own time. You will feel more empowered and be more effective at work if you just focus on what is in your control. In order to be an effective worker, you have to be an efficient worker. Stop multi-tasking. Focus on one task at a time. If you try to do ten things at once, you won’t complete anything. Work in a team to accomplish tasks faster and to bring new ideas to projects. Working with others and asking for help when you need it will help you be a more effective worker.
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Check in with yourself. Know how to do your job well. Stay motivated to avoid procrastination. Worry about what you can control. Work efficiently. Collaborate with your coworkers.