INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use a step ladder to climb up and place the cut section of tile in its spot on the ceiling grid. With the tile in its position, take your knife and make a light incision along the border of the grid. If you have plastic, tin, or wooden tiles, place the tile in the grid and mark the shadow line with a pencil. To ensure your tiles fit snugly into the ceiling grid, you need to cut the shadow line. The shadow line is the groove around the edge of your tile that fits into the grid. Push your knife halfway into the tile at the point where you made the light incision when you placed it in the grid. Anchoring the tile the same way you did before, pull the knife back towards you, maintaining enough pressure to cut halfway into the tile.  Use a saw to cut the shadow line into your wooden tiles, cutting along the marked line. If you have a plastic tile, use a jigsaw or non-melt blade to make the shadow line. For tin tiles, use a buzz saw. Only cut halfway through the tile at the edge to create the shadow line. A non-melt blade is a saw designed to cut lightweight materials without chipping or melting them. Place your knife at the side of the tile, at the bottom of the cut you just made halfway through the tile. Place your free hand flat on the tile's surface for support. Pull the knife down along the side to remove the edge of the tile and create a shadow line. Remove the section of the tile at the edge when you're finished. If you have other tiles in the ceiling grid that need to be replaced, repeat the process. Remember to measure the ceiling grid each time. Measure from the center of each bar to the center of the next bar to find the required width of your tile.  Don't try to take shortcuts to speed up the process. Cut the tile repeatedly until it separates by itself. Never try to pull the tiles apart. Replace or sharpen the blade of your knife if it becomes dull. Use a step ladder to climb up and pop the tile into its place on the grid. If the tile doesn't fit snugly in the grid, take it back out and make any adjustments you need to.

SUMMARY: Place the tile in its spot in the ceiling and cut the edge. Cut along the incision to create a shadow line on the tile. Cut the side of the tile to finish making the shadow line. Repeat the process for the other tiles. Put the tile in the ceiling grid.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To get the fabric pieces you have cut out ready for sewing, pin them together as indicated by your sewing pattern. Place 1 pin about every 2 inches (5.1 cm). Insert the pins going perpendicular to the edges of the fabric. This will make it easier to remove them before sewing over each area. The right sides (print or outer sides) of the fabric pieces should be facing each other to ensure that the seams will be hidden on the inside of the clothing. Next, sew a straight stitch along the pinned areas of the fabric pieces. Place the stitch so that it is about 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) from the raw edge of the fabric. This will be plenty of seam allowance for a piece of doll clothing. Make sure to check your pattern for any special sewing instructions. It may recommend a special type of stitch or stitch setting to ensure that you get the best results. To prevent the fabric from fraying, it is a good idea to sew a hem along any remaining raw edges. However, this is not always necessary and your pattern may not require a hem. If you want to sew a hem even if it is not part of the pattern, then fold the edges of the fabric inward by 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) so that the raw edge is hidden. Then, sew a straight stitch along the edges of the folded fabric. Check your pattern to see if hemming the raw edges of your fabric is recommended. If you want to add closures to any of your clothing pieces, then Velcro is a great option. Get some small 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) pieces of self-stick Velcro and apply them to the open edges of your Barbie’s clothing as needed.  For example, you could place interlocking Velcro pieces on either side of the opening for a dress, jacket, top, or on the waistband of a pair of pants. Make sure that your place the pieces so that they will line up and secure properly. After you finish making 1 piece of Barbie clothing, repeat the process with a different pattern to create another piece. Keep making Barbie clothing pieces until you have completed your doll’s outfit, and then try it on her!  Make a dress with a coordinating jacket or shrug to wear to a special event. Sew a sweatshirt with a pair of jeans for a warm, fall look. Create a tank top and shorts or a miniskirt for a cute hot weather outfit.

SUMMARY: Pin the fabric pieces together as indicated by the pattern’s instructions. Sew along the pinned edges. Hem the raw edges if desired. Attach Velcro to the clothing for closures if needed. Repeat for the other outfit components you want to sew.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once you have apologized to the person through words and/or actions, it is important that you give the person time to process your apology. Do not expect the person to forgive you right away or say, "no big deal" after you apologize. It may take time for the person to accept your apology and move forward from your bad behavior.  You may need to give the person space and spend time away from them so they are able to process their emotions towards you and find it in their heart to forgive you. Be patient when giving a person time. Just because you think enough time has passed does not mean it's true. That person might need more time than you realize. If the person does not say, "I forgive you", you may be frustrated or annoyed at them, especially if you have presented a heartfelt apology. But you cannot force the person to forgive you and being rude or unkind to them will only make the situation worse. Instead, focus on showing kindness and consideration to the person, even if they are cold to you. Go out of your way to be nice to them. Show them that you still want to be friends, even if they haven't forgiven you yet. If the person does not accept your apology, you may need to turn inward and focus on changing your bad behavior permanently. Put your changed self into action and show the person that you are trying to get better at maintaining healthy relationships and boundaries. Over time, the person may see that you have changed and consider renewing your relationship again. Remember, actions speak louder than words. Acting more responsible and considerate will help show the person that you are trying to change.

SUMMARY:
Give the person time to process your apology. Be kind to the person, even if they are still upset at you. Focus on changing your bad behavior.