In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: 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 " 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 " 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.
Summary: Sew the elastic and fabric together. Hem the bottom edges. Secure the shoulder piece to the dress piece. Try on your dress.

If you're having a hard time contorting your hands into the bizarre shapes needed to make hand shadow puppets, don't worry! You can make wonderful, detailed miniature shadow puppets with just a few common materials you'll probably have lying around the house. For this project, you'll need: Construction paper A light source (like a lamp or light bulb) A cardboard box (for your "stage") Straws or balsa wood sticks Tape Thin tissue paper or baking parchment (for your "screen")
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One-sentence summary -- Gather your materials.

Q: Look online to find schedules for free walking tours. You can also find audio and written self-guided tours online. Tours are great if you want to learn about the bridge's history or want help identifying iconic sights. Extended platforms span across the bridge's 2 central towers. These are the best spots to take photographs, since the pedestrian walkway's narrow lanes don't offer much room to stop. You'll also find engraved plaques with information about the bridge's history and the sights visible from the promenade. Since it's tough to stop in the narrow walking lanes, the towers' extended platforms are perfect spots to rest. Take rest breaks at the 2 towers if you or anyone in your group might have trouble walking over 1 mile (1.6km) nonstop. If you need to sit, there are benches at the towers and along the route. The bridge spans 1.3 miles (2.1km), and you might work up an appetite on your hike. There are plenty of restaurant options on both sides, so grab a slice of New York-style pizza, savor a glass of wine, or indulge in an ice cream sundae. Before walking back or heading to the subway, take a tour of City Hall, explore the Financial District, or wander north to Chinatown. Other attractions within walking distance include Battery Park, the Freedom Tower's observation deck, and the Woolworth Building, which is one of America's architectural treasures. On the Brooklyn side, check out the eclectic Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo (Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass) neighborhoods. They're packed with restaurants, shops, street art, and other vibrant attractions. Brooklyn Bridge Park is the perfect spot to lounge and admire the gorgeous bridge you've just crossed. You could also take a spin on the nearby Jane's Carousel or peruse the many nearby art galleries.
A: Take a guided tour to learn about the bridge's history. Take photographs at the bridge's towers. Rest at the towers if you're crossing with kids or the elderly. Grab a snack, drinks, or a meal when you reach the other side. Check out lower Manhattan if you walked from Brooklyn. Explore Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo if you came from Manhattan.

Problem: Article: The less fit you are, the more slowly you will need to ease into your workout routine, but the quicker you will see gains. If you are already very fit, you will have to work extremely hard to further improve your cardiovascular fitness. Before you can determine your maximum heart rate a key number for creating efficient workouts - you'll need to estimate your overall fitness level. Remember to start low and go slow. You do not want to overdo your workouts initially. This prevents injury and allows your body to catch up. Poor Shape If you do not exercise at all, or have not exercised in the last eight weeks. Remember: it does not matter how thin you are. You can be very thin and still in poor cardiovascular condition. Average Shape You participate in any aerobic activity walking, running, biking, swimming, rowing, etc. 3 times a week for 20 minutes. Good Shape You run or walk at least 5 miles a week, and have regular training sessions that total over 1 hour a week. Your HRmax is just what it sounds like: the fastest your heart can beat while exercising. It is the baseline for determining the heart rate ranges you will want to hit while working out, and differs for different types of exercise highest while running and lower while biking and swimming. The traditional way to calculate your HRmax is to subtract your age from 220. However, this method can be off by as many as 20 beats per minute (bpm). The HeartZones "best fit" formula to find your running HRmax: 210 minus 50% of your age minus 5% of your body weight (pounds) + 4 if male and 0 if female. Or try the following formula: 217 (.85 x age) and then add/subtract as follows: Subtract 3 beats for athletes in excellent shape under 30. Add 2 beats for a 50 year old athlete in excellent shape. Add 4 beats for athletes in excellent shape who are 55 and older. Subtract 3 beats for rowing training. Subtract 5 beats for bicycle training. There are two options for the SubMax test: The 1 Mile Walking Test Walk four continuous laps on a track as fast as is comfortable. During the last lap, take your pulse four times (while still walking), or use your heart rate monitor to determine your average heart rate.Then, add as follows: +40 bpm if in poor shape. +50 bpm if in average shape. +60 bpm if in good shape. The 3 Minute Step Test Use an 8" step. Step up and down in a four-count sequence, alternating between right and left foot (aka up, up, down, down) for one full set. Do 20 sets per minute for 2 minutes and then a third set of 20 while monitoring your heart rate. Add as follows: +55 bpm if in poor shape. +65 bpm if in average shape. +75 bpm if in good shape. You can have your physician supervise your test, or pay $75-100 for a test with an Exercise Test Technologist, certified by the ACSM. Or, you can do one of the following tests yourself: 800 Meter Track Test Wearing a heart rate monitor, run 400 meters (1,000ft) (1 lap) at 90-95% of your HRmax. For the second 400 meters, run as hard as you can. Record your maximum heart rate when you reach on the second lap. Hill Test Find a hill that takes about two minutes to run up, and is steep enough that you are breathing hard at the summit. Start the test about a 5 minute run from the hill. Start with a slow jog, then gradually accelerate so that you are running at 85% of your HRmax when you hit the base of the hill. Try to maintain your speed as you climb the hill. Note your highest heart rate on your way to the top of the hill.
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Determine your starting level in order to know how frequently and hard you can work out. Decide what kind of shape you are in. Estimate your maximum heart rate (HRmax). Test your maximum heart rate with a SubMax test. Perform a max heart rate stress test for the most accurate number.