Sewing a welt pocket requires some special materials. Before you get started, you will need:  Fabric for the pocket. Use the same color of fabric as your sewing project if you want the pocket to blend in. If you want it to stand out, then you can use contrasting colors.  Fusing Ruler Chalk or marker Scissors Sewing machine The item you want to have a welt pocket. You will need to cut out rectangles that are large enough to cover the width and length of your entire pocket. Make sure to cut the rectangles to the same size. Also, consider the size of your garment and how big you want the pockets to be. For example, if you want your pockets to be 4 inches (10 cm) wide and 9 inches (23 cm) deep, then you should probably cut rectangles that are 6 inches (15 cm) by 11 inches (28 cm). This will ensure that there is plenty of material to make the pockets. Next, you will need to cut strips out of your fusing material. These strips will need to be large enough to cover the opening of your pocket, so cut the strips to be slightly larger—1 inch (2.5 cm) wider—than the desired length of your pocket opening and only 2 inches (5 cm) wide. For example, if you are planning a pocket that is 4 inches (10 cm) wide, then cut two strips that are 5 inches (12.7 cm) by 2 inches (5 cm).

Summary: Gather your materials. Cut out two large rectangles of the pocket fabric. Cut the fusing into two strips.


When working with electricity or wiring, you should always cut power to the area before you touch anything else. Locate the circuit breaker box in your home and turn off the power to the room or area your fan will be installed in. Some homes will have multiple breaker boxes, with one main and several sub-breaker boxes in different places. If you have multiple breaker boxes, turn off power at the sub-breaker box and the main box before beginning work. Use a ladder or step-ladder to safely climb up towards the roof to give you access the fixtures. Hold the fixture in place with one hand as you remove any screws securing it to the roof. Once they have been taken out, the old fixture should be able to detach from the ceiling.  If there is no fitting where you want to install your new ceiling fan, you should call a licensed electrician to install one for you. You will need to run wiring through your walls, which is very difficult to do and can be very dangerous if done wrong. If you cannot hold the fixture in place while you remove the screws, get somebody else to help. This will reduce the chance of the fixture falling from the ceiling and make it easier to unscrew. Locate the point where the wires from the fixture are held to the wires coming from the ceiling with plastic connectors. Ensure the fixture is supported by something other than the wires and begin unscrewing and removing each plastic connector. Once disconnected, lower the fixture from your ceiling and discard it or store it somewhere safe for future use.  Do not cut any wires or attempt to rewire anything in your ceiling without help from a licensed electrician. If the wiring is different than you anticipated, stop immediately and call a professional to help. Always make sure something is supporting any fixtures you remove or install as you work on them. Don't let the fixture be held up only by wires, as this may damage them. Ask a friend to help if you need them. The ceiling box is a circular metal fitting that other fixtures attach to. Look for any screws or nails holding the old ceiling box in place and remove them. Push the circuit box further into the ceiling, or attempt to pry it out to remove it.  If you can access the space above the ceiling box and get a better look at it, it may be easier to remove. If not, use a flashlight to look at it from below and work out the easiest way to remove it.  Few standard ceiling boxes will be sturdy enough to hold the weight of a spinning ceiling fan. You shouldn’t use the existing ceiling box unless you are absolutely certain it is rated for a ceiling fan. If you're unsure, remove it and replace it with a new ceiling box that has a weight rating above the weight of your ceiling fan. Ask at your local hardware store or look online to find one that will be strong enough. If you're unsure whether or not your ceiling box will be able to hold your fan, look inside it for any markings or model numbers that will help identify it. Look online or ask at your local hardware store to make sure that the weight rating for your box is more than the weight of your fan. Some ceiling boxes will have cable clamps that secure the wiring in place. If you notice a metal fixture tightly holding the wiring, look for a screw on the fixture's side. Loosen this screw and slip the cable clamp over the end of the wiring to remove it.

Summary: Turn the electricity off at the circuit breaker box. Remove any screws holding the old fixture in place. Disconnect the wires from the old electrical fixture. Remove the old ceiling box.


Foreign bodies can get lodged in the nose, throat, trachea, or bronchi of a cat, and the symptoms vary depending on the exact location of the foreign object. Look for any of the following symptoms:  Nasal discharge Sneezing Nose-pawing or nose-bleeds Head shaking Gagging Salivation Difficulty swallowing or breathing Bad breath Pawing at the face and mouth Coughing Retching Blue coloured gums Fainting Anorexia In most instances a foreign body, such as a blade of grass or a piece of a stick, will enter your cat while they are smelling or chewing these objects. Keep a close eye on your cat while it is playing outside. This way you will have a better indication of what might be the problem if your cat starts to develop symptoms. If you notice any common symptoms associated with a respiratory foreign body, or you believe your cat may have inhaled a foreign object, you should take your cat to the vet immediately. If left untreated, a foreign body in the respiratory system could cause an infection or lead to chronic lung disease. In some cases the foreign object may travel through the body, causing severe complications and even death. Your vet will need to run a number of tests in order to rule out other possible illnesses and to find the exact location of the foreign object. Your vet will likely need to administer a number of examinations in order to determine the exact location of the foreign object. An examination can also provide your vet with more detailed information concerning the type of object that has been lodged in the respiratory system. Your vet may administer any of the following tests:  A complete blood count (CBC), biochemical profile, and urinalysis. An x-ray of the throat and chest. Skull/nasal radiographs. A scope may be used to evaluate the nasal cavity, trachea, and bronchi. A CT Scan or MRI may be useful in some cases.
Summary: Notice common symptoms. Monitor your cat while outside. Take your cat to the vet. Have your cat examined.