Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Sew the elastic and fabric together. Hem the bottom edges. Secure the shoulder piece to the dress piece. Try on your dress.

Answer: After you have inserted the elastic all the way through the fabric, you will need to sew the fabric and the ends of the elastic together to close the pieces. This will allow the elastic to gather the shoulder and dress pieces at the top of your dress. Sew the fabric and the ends of the elastic piece together leaving a ½” seam allowance. Make sure to sew the fabric on the wrong side so that when you turn the pieces inside out, the seam allowance will be hidden. After you have closed up the back of the shoulder and dress pieces, you will need to hem the bottom of the pieces. Fold and pin along the bottom edges of the shoulder and dress pieces to create a ½” seam. Next, line up the back seams of your shoulder piece and dress piece and pin the pieces together at the elastic in the front and back. When you are happy with the positioning of the pieces, stitch a line down the front and back of the elastic at the very center of the front and back to secure the pieces together. You can simply stitch up and down the width of the elastic pieces two or three times to ensure that they are secured.  Use a thread color that will blend in well with your fabric. This will help to ensure that the stitching is not as noticeable. Make sure that there is an even amount of shoulder piece fabric on either side of the dress piece. Otherwise, your dress may end up looking lopsided. Make sure to sew through both layers of the elastic and fabric. After you have sewn the shoulder piece and the dress piece together, your dress is ready to wear! Try on your new dress and see how it looks.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use sunscreen every day. Don't wear makeup to bed. Protect your skin from harsh elements.

Answer: Sun exposure can temporarily brighten skin by giving you a tan, but in the long term it is extremely damaging. Letting your skin burn or get tan all summer long can lead to wrinkles, spots, and the possibility of skin cancer.  Apply sunscreen to your face before you leave the house, even during the winter. Use sunscreen on your neck, shoulders, chest, arms, and everywhere else that tends to get more exposure. When you're wearing shorts or going to the beach, make sure you cover your legs, too. Leaving makeup on your face overnight is hard on your skin, because you're allowing chemicals to seep in all night. By morning your skin has completely absorbed the makeup, and it's probably the worse for wear. Use makeup remover and rinse off the traces with cool or lukewarm water every night before you go to bed.  Don't scrub makeup off your face, since this can cause it to get irritated and damage the skin. Use a good makeup remover and dab it with a towel instead. Try this trick for removing eye makeup: dab a cotton swab soaked in makeup remover on your eyelashes and around your eyes. The makeup will wipe right off. Skin toughens in response to exposure to chemicals, extreme temperatures, and abrasive materials. Keep your skin soft and sensitive by taking these precautions:  Wear gloves during the winter to keep your hands from getting chapped. Protect the rest of your body with appropriately warm clothing. Wear gloves when you're cleaning with strong chemicals. Protect yourself from callouses by using knee pads, thick work clothes, and the proper safety equipment when you're working under harsh conditions.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Stay standing as much as possible. Splash water on your face. Lower your body temperature. Raise your heart rate. Engage your mind in an entertaining task. Eliminate the source of your tiredness.

Answer: Walk around a little if you can. Resist the urge to sit  or lay down. Also avoid leaning up against anything. If your eyes are heavy, you may doze off. As long as you are standing up and moving you should be able to avoid falling asleep. Cold water works best. The colder the better. Something to sort of shock you into waking up. You can easily excuse yourself to the bathroom to do this. The goal here is to make yourself uncomfortable. If your face is cold you will be less likely to fall asleep. If you have short, combed-over hair you could put cold water on your scalp too. This is a lot easier in winter or in cold offices. Take off that jacket or scarf. Roll up your long sleeves. Grab a glass of ice cold water. Take a few gulps, refill, and keep it at your desk. If you have a space heater at your desk, turn it off. You may even want to turn a fan on to keep you cooler. You may opt to start doing things more quickly. Stand and march in place while at your desk. If you can take a quick break, do jumping jacks or run in place. This will get your heart rate up. More blood will be moving to your brain and your lungs will start working harder to provide oxygen to the blood. As your heart rate rises you will be more awake and alert. Taking a shower will also influence your cardiovascular system by raising your blood pressure. If you are tired, a monotonous task will prompt your eyes to become very heavy. If you can switch tasks and do something different, try that instead. If it involves paying close attention to something or someone else that's even better. When our minds are engaged we become more awake and alert. If you can listen to something on the radio or on your phone do so. If you have a favorite radio station or upbeat playlist or music album listen to that and sing. Try listening to a book on tape. If you like keeping up with current events, news radio may also keep your mind engaged. If you are unable to shake your midday sleepiness you may not be getting enough rest in general. Consider establishing a regular sleep routine and avoiding snacks and beverages that can make you sleepy. Consult a physician if you have a regular sleep schedule and still feel tired during midday.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Understand the liturgical seasons of Lent and Easter. Realize the importance of Easter Sunday for Christians. Recognize the pagan background of Easter.

Answer:
Easter Sunday is the day when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter marks the completion of Lent, which is a 40-day period of prayer, penance and fasting. The last week of Lent, which is the week before Easter, is often referred to as Holy Week. During this week, Christians observe Palm Sunday, which marks Jesus' return to Jerusalem; Holy Thursday, which is when Jesus held his last supper with his disciples; and Good Friday, which is when Jesus was crucified. Recognize that Easter Sunday begins the Easter Season. Easter Sunday begins a new liturgical season, referred to as Eastertide or the Easter Season. This season last 50 days and ends on Pentecost Sunday, which is when Christians celebrate the gift of the  Holy Spirit. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the Christian faith. Therefore, Easter Sunday is a holy day for Christians. Many Christians view Easter Sunday as a day of new birth. The word Easter has its roots in "Eastre," which was the name of the Teutonic goddess of spring.  Easter was originally a pagan festival that celebrated the beginning of Spring. The festival focused on fertility, and utilized the egg and the rabbit as symbols of the celebration. Early Christians adopted the pagan festival of Easter as a time to celebrate the risen Christ, rather than the goddess of Spring. Today, the vernal equinox still determines the date for Easter.  In most Western countries, Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday following the vernal equinox, which is typically between March 22 and April 25.