any panels together that need it. Any panels that were sewn together before will need to be sewn together again. Pin the panels together first with sewing pins, then check it against the old panels and the chair before sewing them together.  Use straight seams for sewing upholstery fabric. You will also need to add any pleats and folds back into the panels. Strong fabric can easily break a domestic sewing machine. You may need access to an industrial one, or you can send the pieces to someone else to stitch together for you. Create bias tape by cutting 1.5 in (3.8 cm) strips diagonally across the grain of the fabric. Sew strips together with diagonal seams by placing 2 strips at a right angle to each other. Sew the strips together so you make a flat edge across the corner.  Trim the corner off on the other side of the seam, then flatten the fabric out, and you'll have connected the strips. Keep joining strips this way until you have enough to do all the piping. Bias tape is just strips of fabric cut diagonally along the grain of the fabric (on the bias). Lay a piece of welting in the center of the bias tape on the wrong side of the fabric. Fold the fabric over the welting and pin it in place with sewing pins. Run a line of stitches along the fabric on the inside edge of the welting.  Welting is a type of cord that you wrap in pieces of fabric to form piping. Use a zipper foot to sew the welting in place. Place the panel on the chair and pin it in place. Mark where the piping should go, and then pull the panel off. Lay the piping along the right side of the fabric and sew a line along the inner edge of the piping to hold it in place. You can also sew it between 2 panels if you're making a seam with piping. Put the back panel on, and staple it or tack it into place the same way it came off. If you need to, trim off any extra fabric as you go. Add the side pieces next, then work your way to the seat of the chair. Staple the fabric into place on the bottom last. Hammer any decorative tacks back in place if you'd like. When folding fabric around the seat of a chair, start on one edge. Center the fabric and put one staple in the center of that edge. Flip it around and stretch it tight. Staple the fabric in place along that side, starting from the middle of the edge and working your way out, pulling the fabric tight as you do. Work your way around the rest of the seat, making sure the fabric is tight. If you are going around something like a dining room seat, make sure you trim off the extra fabric. Otherwise, it will bunch, leaving bumps in your finished product. To fold the corners, pull the fabric taut and fold the extra fabric in a triangle. Lay it flat against the edge of the seat, then pull it tight to staple the bottom edge underneath the seat. Cut a piece of fabric to match the piece you pulled off. Turn the chair over and staple the new piece into place over the fabric edges. This fabric will hide the edges and act as a dust cover for the bottom.

Summary: Sew Make bias tape for the piping. Sew welting into the bias strip. Sew the piping into the fabric panel. Attach the fabric to the chair, starting at the back. Fold and staple fabric around the seat of the chair as needed. Cut extra fabric off at the corners and fold them into place. Add a piece of breathable black fabric under the chair.


Bodies create heat as they metabolize food, so you should use this to your advantage. Eat high fat foods like nuts, bugs, and small animals just before you go to sleep so that your body creates warmth at night when it’s coldest out. When you go to sleep in your shelter for the night, cover yourself with a few layers of dirt, debris, and leaves that you’ve collected during the day. This can serve as insulation against the cold night air. Don’t make yourself so warm that you sweat. Sweat will cool your body down and make your bedding damp, which will interfere with its ability to insulate you from the cold. This is particularly important in tropical climates where rain occurs frequently. If it’s raining, you should stay in your shelter. If you get wet, try to dry yourself and your clothes as thoroughly as possible. Staying wet can potentially cause illnesses and fungal infections.

Summary: Eat late. Cover yourself with dirt, debris, and leaves when you go to sleep. Stay inside your shelter when it rains.


Longer nails and nail beds can give the illusion of longer, thinner fingers. Nail shape also plays a role. Filing your nails to a round or “squoval” shape is best for short, wide fingers. A pinching, too-small ring can make even thin hands look chubby! Accurately determine your ring size. Don’t just guess! The same thing goes for bracelets and watches. Thin bracelets and rings can make your hands look chubbier than they actually are. Conversely, thick bracelets and rings draw the eye away from chubby areas. They can also create the illusion of a more slender silhouette. However, minimal hand jewelry is also advised if you’re self-conscious about your hands. Consider wearing your flashiest accessories elsewhere to accentuate the attributes you’re proud of. If you’re extremely self-conscious about your hands, gloves may give you a confidence boost. Short nylon gloves with frilled edges work with many casual outfits. For dressier occasions, formal gloves are popular. Formal gloves can be a variety of lengths from short to very long, reaching past your elbow. Pick the type that is most flattering for you. When the weather gets chilly, wear insulated gloves.

Summary: Get the right manicure. Size any jewelry properly. Wear thicker jewelry. Wear gloves when possible.


Changing your dressing daily will keep the wound clean. If the dressing becomes dirty or wet, change the dressing as soon as possible. Keep your wound covered until it is completely healed. Wounds heal faster if they are kept moist and warm. Whenever you are changing the dressing, change it quickly to prevent drying, temperature loss, and exposure to bacteria. If you leave the wound exposed, this may cause its temperature to drop, slowing the healing process. Keep bandages in your pocket, purse, or backpack just in case you need to change the dressing while you are out of the house. Your wound may become very itchy once a scab starts to form. Try to avoid itching or picking at the scab since these may reopen the wound, slowing the healing process. Relieve itchiness by applying a non-scented, moisturizing lotion around the wound. You can also apply ice wrapped in a cloth to the wound to relieve itchiness. Contrary to popular belief, airing out your wound may slow the healing process. By leaving your wound uncovered, you are exposing it to dirt and bacteria that may infect the wound. Do not remove your bandages until a scab starts to form. Once the scab forms, you should keep the scab moist to help it heal faster. Signs that a wound is infected include an increase in drainage or pus, the formation of thick green or brown pus around the wound, and/or a foul odor coming from the wound. If you develop a fever that lasts for more than 4 hours, or develop tender lumps in your armpits or groin, then you may have an infection. Additionally, a wound that will not heal or shows no signs of healing over 1 to 2 weeks may be infected.
Summary: Change the dressing once a day. Change the dressing quickly. Avoid itching your wound. Avoid airing out the wound. Contact your doctor if the wound becomes infected.