INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Silk pins are extra fine pins that leave very tiny holes in silk fabric. These are useful for pinning fabric pieces together without noticeably marring the surface of the fabric. Alternately, use wonder clips or binder clips to clip fabric together. The seam allowances are the areas of the fabric along the edges that will not show in the final sewing project. Since silk will show holes very easily, pin fabric together in the seam allowances to avoid poking holes in noticeable places. Typical sewing allowances are ½ inch or 5/8 inch in width. Iron the silk fabric to make seams more visible when you sew them. Ironing seams will also keep them in place while you sew. Use a low setting on your iron, and put a press cloth over your fabric to avoid direct contact with your fabric. Many irons have a silk setting, which is appropriate to use for this purpose. Silk has a tendency to fray easily, and after you prewash the fabric, there may be more frays than a brand-new piece of fabric. Cut edges to remove frays and to make the edges even. Trim away any loose threads.

SUMMARY: Use silk pins. Position pins in the seam allowances. Press seams with low iron heat and a press cloth. Cut away fraying edges.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your baby eats more than once during the middle of the night, you will need to drop night feedings one by one. Do not attempt to drop all night feeds at the same time. There's no definitively right way to choose which feeding to start with, but generally, it works well if you start with the middle feeding and gradually work your way outward. If your baby eats three times during the middle of the night, stop the second feed first, then the first feed, and then the last feed. Regardless of how you've been feeding baby at night until now, you should minimize possible sources of distraction and stimulation as much as possible. Keep your baby calm and tired to help him or her ease back into sleep more smoothly.  Dim the lights as much as possible. Use the lowest light setting you feel comfortable moving around in. Do not hold conversations, turn on the television, or turn on the radio while feeding your baby. The noise can make your baby too excited to fall back asleep. Only change your baby if absolutely necessary. Feel the outside of the diaper or peak into it instead of removing it completely. If it's cold and wet, or if there is something solid in the diaper, a change will be necessary. Any diaper changes should be done in the middle of a feeding instead of the end. If your baby is bottle fed, you'll need to decrease the amount of formula/milk you put in the bottle during the feeding. If your baby is breastfed, you'll need to decrease the amount of time you allow your baby to feed.  For breastfed babies, time the length of your average night feed before you begin weaning your baby. Once you know the average length of time, reduce that amount by two to five minutes every other night. If your baby usually eats for 20 minutes, reduce that amount to 17 minutes or so for two nights, then 14 minutes for two nights, and 11 minutes for another two nights. Continue along this pattern.  For bottle-fed babies, simply cut down the volume of milk by about 1 oz (30 ml) every other night. If your baby usually drinks 6 oz (180 ml), cut that down to 5 oz (150 ml) for two nights, 4 oz (120 ml) for another two nights, 3 oz (90 ml) for another two nights, and 2 oz (60 ml) for yet another two nights. After your baby eats, make sure that he or she has been well burped before you put your child back in bed. You might think that burping your baby will wake him or her up, but if you don't do it, your child will likely begin crying within 10 to 20 minutes as the built-up, trapped gas starts to cause stomach pain. As long as your baby no longer needs a night feeding, you can usually drop one within five to seven days.  If you have a breastfed baby, you should be able to drop the night feed once you've cut it down to five minutes or less. If you have a bottle fed baby, you should be able to drop the nigh feed once you've reduced it to 2 oz (60 ml) or less. After completely dropping a night feed, avoid feeding your baby again during that time if he or she continues to wake. Find other ways to comfort your baby to sleep.  Speak soothing phrases like, "Everything's okay. Time to go to sleep." Talk to your baby quickly in a calm, quiet whisper, and try to avoid eye contact. If necessary, you may rub your baby's back, but only do so for two to four minutes and only if he or she has not fallen back asleep within 10 minutes. Avoid angry, excited, or otherwise intense interactions. Greater amounts of stimulation will make it harder for your baby to fall back asleep. Try not to hold your baby in your arms after he or she wakes. Rocking your baby to sleep could inadvertently increase the anxiety he or she feels upon waking a second time since you seemingly disappeared without warning. If you find that you are unable to soothe your baby back to sleep, have your partner take over that responsibility.  This can be especially important for mothers who breastfeed. Your baby may smell your breastmilk, and that scent may trigger or enhance the desire to feed. Even if you feed your baby formula, this can still be a beneficial tactic to try if you have been primarily responsible for feeding the baby at night. Your son or daughter may associate you with night feeds, so when he or she sees you, the desire to eat will be harder to erase. It's normal for a baby to cry for one to three nights after you drop a feeding, but if the waking and crying continues past that time, you may need to resume the feeding again.  There are many things that may have prevented the process from working the first time. It is quite possible that your baby wasn't ready, or something may have disrupted the process with or without your knowledge. If you need to pick the night feeding back up, resume your normal routine and try to drop the feeding again after another two weeks or so have passed.
Summary: Work on one feeding at a time. Minimize noise, light, and distraction. Decrease the feeding amount. Burp the baby. Stop when ready. Soothe the baby after waking. Instruct your partner to comfort the baby at night. Know when to quit.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Stress is a huge contributor to belly fat. When you’re stressed, your cortisol levels can skyrocket, leading to more fat storage in your midsection. To avoid this, make time for activities that help relieve your stress. Reading, playing an instrument, or hitting the golf course, for example, are all great options for stress-relieving activities. Sleep has a huge impact on your ability to fight belly fat. When you don’t get enough sleep, you likely have a harder time controlling your appetite, cravings, mood, and motivation. By getting enough sleep, you’ll have the energy to stay motivated to stick to your diet and exercise plan and get rid of your muffin top.  Getting enough sleep also helps keep your cortisol levels down, which helps fight belly fat by helping your body manage stress. Sleeping also helps decrease late night snacking, which can derail your progress and contribute to muffin top. When you add muscle mass and lose belly fat, the number on the scale may stay the same or even increase. Instead of relying on your weight to track your progress, take time to assess how you feel and how your clothes fit. This will be a much more accurate indicator of whether your muffin top is shrinking or not. While losing belly fat can make you feel better and help your clothes fit better, it can also play a big role in improving your health. Having excess belly fat can increase your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Therefore, if you have excess belly fat and are worried about your health, talk to your family doctor or a nutritionist about creating a diet and exercise plan specifically tailored to your needs, medical history, and lifestyle.

SUMMARY:
Find activities that help relieve your stress. Get enough sleep to keep you motivated and on track. Don’t rely on the scale to measure your progress. Talk to a healthcare professional to create a healthier lifestyle plan.