Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Turn your shirt inside out and cut the sleeves off. Cut the sleeves apart at the seams. Choose a shirt that fits you, then set it on top of the bigger shirt. Trace around the smaller shirt, adding seam allowances. Pin the bigger shirt, then cut it. Pin and sew the sleeves onto the shirt. Sew the side seams on the shirt and sleeves. Hem the sleeves and bottom if needed. Trim off the excess threads, then turn the shirt right-side out.

Answer: Choose a large, baggy t-shirt that you want to modify. Turn it inside out, then cut the sleeves off right at the seams, so that the original seam is still attached to the body of the shirt. Flatten the sleeves first, then cut the entire seam off. Leave the hem on and set the sleeves aside. Turn the smaller shirt inside out first, then tuck the sleeves in so that they are out of the way. Set the smaller shirt down on top of the bigger one. Make sure that the collars and shoulders match up.  Make sure that the front of both shirts is facing up. You can also use a fitted t-shirt or a sleeveless shirt for this. You'll need to trace around the armholes and the sides of the smaller shirt. Be sure to add a ½ inch (1.27-centimeter) seam allowance.  It is best to use a dressmaker's pen (light colors) or a dressmaker's chalk (dark colors) for this. If you can't find one, use a washable pen. If the bigger shirt is too long, you'll need to trace 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) below the smaller shirt as well. Set aside the smaller shirt, then pin the larger one, just inside the lines that you drew. Cut the shirt with sharp fabric scissors, following the lines that you drew. Remove the pins when you are done, but keep them handy for a later step. The pins are there to keep the fabric from slipping around while cutting the shirt. Open up the shirt and the sleeves. Pin the sleeves to the shoulders with the right sides facing in. Sew the sleeves to the shoulders using a matching thread color, a ½-inch (1.27-centimeter) seam allowance and a stretch stitch. Remove the pins as you sew.  Backstitch at the start and end of your sewing to make it stronger. Trim the sleeves down if they are too wide for the shirt. Flatten the shirt so that the seams on the sleeves and sides match up. Sew it using a matching thread color, a ½-inch (1.27-centimeter) seam allowance, and a stretch stitch. Start sewing at the sleeve hem, and finish sewing at the bottom hem of the shirt.  Remember to backstitch at the start and end of your sewing. Use sewing pins to hold the shirt together, if needed, but remember to take them out as you sew. Try the shirt on. If the sleeves or hem are too long, make a mark where you want them to end, then take the shirt off. Fold the sleeves/hem down at the mark. Sew using a matching thread color, ½-inch (½7-centimeter) seam allowance, and a stretch stitch. Trim off the excess hem, if needed, as close to the stitching as you can.  Remember to backstitch at the start and end of your sewing! For a more realistic shirt, add a second line of stitching just below the first one. Begin and finish sewing at a seam, not the middle of the hem. This will help disguise the backstitching. After this, your new shirt is ready to wear! You don't need to serge the seams on the inside of the shirt because the material does not fray. You can, however, trim the seams down to make them narrower.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make him feel like a person, not an age. Address the age difference if it comes up. Let him decide if he wants to talk about his job. Show financial independence. Respect his opinions.

Answer: When younger women talk to older men, they sometimes feel the need to explain in detail what precisely they like about older men. This might make the man feel like you're after a "type," not a person.  Instead of starting with why you're attracted to older men in general, focus first on why you want to talk to him specifically.  Do you like his salt and pepper hair? Is he particularly well-dressed? Did you overhear him talking about a subject that interested you? You want him to feel relaxed and comfortable with you, so let him decide whether he wants to talk about the elephant in the room. If he never brings up the age difference, that's fine. Discussing other subjects suggests you're not attracted to each other because of your ages. But, if he does bring up how much younger you are than him, don't shy away from the conversation.  After assuring him that you're interested in him for himself, you can move on to a discussion of why you may prefer older men in general. Don't dwell on past relationships, but speak in broad terms about what you think older men have to offer that men your age don't. Financial stability should not be the focus of this conversation. Think about all the other things older men can offer — emotional stability, perspective, a calmer lifestyle. Different men will have different approaches to dealing with the issue of financial stability. Let him choose how much he wants to reveal about his employment.  If you steer the conversation toward his job, he might wonder if you're flirting with him only because you think he's rich. On the other hand, he may want to show off his great job. Let him use it as a flirting asset, just like you're using your youth! Whether he has a great job or not, he may not want to talk to a younger woman if he thinks you need him to support you financially. Even if he doesn't choose to talk about his job, make a point of telling him about yours.  Don't discuss the specifics of your salary, of course. But talking about your job lets him know subtly that you're a workingwoman who can take care of herself. If you're at a bar and he tries to pay for your tab, thank him, but laugh it off. Say, "You're so sweet, but you don't have to do that!" If there's one thing adults of all ages can agree on, it's that there's nothing more irritating than a younger person who thinks they know better. While you don't have to agree with everything he says, don't contradict him constantly. Some people worry about growing "out of touch" with current ways of thinking as they get older. You want to make him feel "experienced," but not "old."  A good way to deal with a difference of opinion is to treat it as a learning experience. Instead of emphasizing how much you disagree, ask him to explain why he feels the way he does. Listen thoughtfully and openly. You don't have to change your mind, but you've shown him that you respect him enough to want to understand him. Of course, if he holds personal opinions you find offensive, feel free to give him an earful and walk away. Don't sacrifice your principles just to date someone.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take the ice out of the freezer right before you are going to crush it. Place the ice in a Lewis bag right away and roll up the end. Place the Lewis bag on a hard surface and hold the end shut. Smash the ice inside the bag with a wooden mallet or other heavy object. Stop when there are no big pieces left.

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The ice needs to be as cold and dry as possible to make really good crushed ice out of it. Any shape or size of ice will work.  Note that it will be easier to crush the ice if the cubes or pieces are all roughly the same size. You will need more ice than you think, since it will take more crushed ice to fill up a glass than it would take ice cubes. It's a good idea to use about twice as many ice cubes or pieces of ice as it would take to fill your glasses halfway. A Lewis bag is a canvas bag that is primarily used for crushing ice. Put the ice inside the bag as soon as you remove it from the freezer so that it doesn't start melting.  You can get a Lewis bag online or at a bartending supply store. They usually come with a wooden mallet for crushing the ice as well. What makes a Lewis bag so good for crushing ice is that the canvas absorbs any extra liquid. This way, you are left with dry pieces of crushed ice. Choose a surface that won't get damaged in any way while you hammer away at the ice in the bag. Use your non-dominant hand to hold the bag closed so that your dominant hand is free to crush away. You want to do this whole process as quickly as possible because the ice will start to melt as soon as you remove it from the freezer. Lewis bags often come with a wooden mallet to use for crushing the ice. Use another heavy kitchen utensil, such as a rolling pin or meat tenderizer, if you don't have a wooden mallet.  You can even use a regular hammer if you don't have any heavy kitchen utensils to use. It's possible to do this with ice in a plastic bag if you have no cloth bags or towels to put the ice in. Just keep in mind that a plastic bag won't absorb the excess water, and it's easy to smash a hole in the bag and make a mess. Open the bag to check the ice and see if there are any pieces bigger than 1⁄4–1⁄2 in (0.64–1.27 cm) in diameter. Roll the bag back up and keep smashing until there are no chunks bigger than that. The finer you smash the ice, the quicker it will melt in your drinks. With a little practice, you will find the best consistency of crushed ice.