INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Straight stitch the pieces in place on your machine, 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) away from the cut edge on all sides. Use a long basting stitch that you will later remove. The basting stitch is useful for holding all of the pieces together but isn't necessary for the finished garment.  Use a contrasting color for the basting stitch so that it's easy to see when you go to remove it later. Measure 2 lengths of 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) wide cotton swimwear elastic that are about 2 in (5.1 cm) shorter than the entire leg opening. On one leg opening, align the edge of an elastic piece with the cut edge of the fabric and pin in place. The elastic should be tighter on the back side of the bikini bottoms so that it will stay in place around the back of your body. Repeat so that both leg openings have elastic.  The elastic needs to be slightly shorter than the leg opening so it stays secure and creates the right shape. You can adjust this to your preferences by using a longer or shorter piece of elastic. When pinning, place one pin at each end, and one in the center, leaving a little less elastic in the back than in the front. Then, place pins at the halfway points between the existing pins until the whole piece of elastic is positioned securely. Keep the edges of the outer fabric, lining, and elastic lined up and hold the pieces taught while you run them through the machine. You'll probably need to stretch out the elastic slightly so that it lies flat on top of the fabric. Do this for the right and left leg openings. Remove the straight basting stitches with a seam ripper.  Make sure that all traces of the basting stitches are taken out, and be careful not to snag the fabrics while you do this. Discard the basting threads. Fold the entire width of the elastic once over, towards the inside of the bikini bottoms. The seam allowance on the outer fabric should completely cover up the elastic. Pin this in place along the leg openings. On the machine, sew around the folded-over leg openings with a zigzag stitch, pulling the elastic taut and flat so that it lies smoothly against the fabric. This will create the finished and well-fitting hem for your bikini bottoms. Fold the bikini bottoms in half, right sides together, and match up the front and back pieces on the right and left sides. Stitch up the sides using a zigzag machine stitch at 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) seam allowance. Fold the top edge of the bikini bottoms toward the inside by 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm). Pin in place and sew on the machine with a zigzag stitch. Now you have a one of a kind two-piece bikini to wear next time you hit the beach!

SUMMARY: Pin and baste the lining to the fashion fabric, wrong sides together. Pin elastic into the lining side of both leg openings. Zigzag stitch the elastic into the leg openings. Pull out the basting stitches. Fold and pin the elastic and seam allowance towards the inside at the leg openings. Finish the leg openings with a zigzag stitch. Close up the bikini bottom sides. Hem the top edge. Finished.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Now that you have created the Albright knot, cut off the tag end, or loose end, of the backing line with scissors, trimming as close as possible to the knot. Be careful not to cut off any of the live end of the backing line. You should also cut off the tag end of the fly line (the loose end of the loop you made with the fly line) by trimming it off as close as possible to the knot with scissors. Make sure you do not cut off the live end of the fly line, as this will ruin all your hard work. Wetting the knot slightly will help the fly line to adhere to the backing line and keep the knot tight.

SUMMARY: Trim the tag end of the backing line with scissors. Cut off the tag end of the fly line. Moisten the knot with your tongue or wet fingers to ensure it is tight.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To make a cell out of jello, you will need:  Lemon flavored jello, or unflavored jello Light colored fruit juice (if using unflavored jello) Various candies and fruits, such as raisins, gummy worms (plain and sour), gumdrops, jelly beans, grapes, mandarin orange sections, sprinkles, M&M's, jawbreakers, dried fruit, and/or hard candy. Avoid using marshmallows, as they will float on top of the gelatin. Water A large plastic resealable bag A spoon A large bowl or container Access to a stovetop or microwave Access to a refrigerator This will make the jello stiffer and make it easier for the cell parts to stay in place.  Heat the water to boiling, using ¾ of what is called for in the instructions. Dissolve the gelatin in the hot water and stir it carefully. Add the same amount of cold water to the mixture. If you are using unflavored jello, add fruit juice to the jello in place of water so the jello is a light, bright color. The jello will represent the cytoplasm of the cell. Slowly pour the cooled gelatin into the bag.  Make sure there is room in the bag for all the cell components that will be added in later. Seal the bag and put it in the refrigerator. Then, take the bag out of the refrigerator and open it. Make sure you use candies that are the right color and shape to match the components of an actual cell. Consider using:  Pink Mike and Ikes for the smooth endoplasmic reticulum. Blue Mike and Ikes for the mitochondria. Disc sprinkles for the ribosomes. Airheads for the rough endoplasmic reticulum. Sour gummy worms for the Golgi apparatus. Warheads for the vacuoles. Keep in mind that if you are making a plant cell, you will need to add in a cell membrane around the jello with candy such as Twizzlers or Pixie Sticks. You may want to make a card with a piece of each candy glued to the card, or you can create labels by writing or typing the name of the cell part and attaching them to each candy. This will allow the jello to fully set, creating a sturdy cell model. Feel to free to take a picture of the jello model, and then eat it!

SUMMARY:
Gather your materials. Make the jello, but with less water than the instructions call for. Place your plastic bag inside a sturdy container, such as a large bowl or pan. Wait until the gelatin is almost set, about an hour. Add a variety of candies to the bag of jello to represent the parts of a cell. Create a key showing how the candies correspond with the parts of the cell. Re seal the completed jello model and put it back in the refrigerator.