INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Reading epic poetry is a great way to get ideas for your own epic poem. This will teach you about the style, format, and other features of epic. Check out epic poems from your school or local library, or find one online. Some examples of epic poetry include: Epic of Gilgamesh Homer's Iliad and Odyssey Virgil's Aeneid Beowulf Dante's Divine Comedy John Milton's Paradise Lost You can use a person you look up to as your epic hero, such as a parent, friend, or even a celebrity. You could even insert yourself into your story as the epic hero. Or, you could create a fictional epic hero as the main character for your story. For example, if Demi Lovato is your favorite musician, then you could make her the hero of your epic poem. Or, if you look up to your dad, then make him your epic hero. The hero of your epic poem should have a special job or mission that they need to complete. This is what starts the action of your story and keeps it going. Think about what that special job or mission might be. For example, if your epic hero is Demi Lovato, then her special job or mission might be to save a whale. Or, if your epic hero is your dad, then perhaps his special task or job could be to find and fight a monster to protect humanity. Epic poems are often named after their heroes, such as Homer's Odyssey, whose hero is Odysseus, Virgil's Aeneid, whose hero is Aeneas, and the Epic of Gilgamesh, whose hero is Gilgamesh. Your epic hero will need people to share in their adventure. These people may journey with them or meet them along the way. You can use real or imaginary people as companions for your epic hero. For example, you could give Demi Lovato some other celebrity companions, such as Taylor Swift or Justin Timberlake. Or, you could even insert yourself into the story as a companion! If the hero is your dad, then you might include his best friend as a companion, a celebrity sidekick, or a sidekick of your own creation! In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh's companion is called Enkidu. A great story always needs a bad guy or girl, so make sure to think about who your hero will be fighting against. You can even include multiple adversaries if you want. For example, perhaps Demi Lovato has to fight against a whale catcher, or perhaps your dad has to fight the monster that he is trying to find. In the Odyssey, Odysseus faces multiple adversaries, including a cyclops and a witch who turns Odysseus' men into pigs. The exile phase of an epic poem is what kicks off the story. Your hero may be forced to leave their home for some reason, or they might go willingly in search of an adventure. Decide what you want your hero's exile to be like and incorporate this into your story. For example, if you are writing the story with yourself as the hero, perhaps your exile could be having to change schools or move to a new city. Aeneas's exile is a result of war, and he must flee Troy with his family as it is being attacked. Once your hero has left home, their adventures begin! What will your hero encounter along the way? This is all up to you and your imagination! You can make their adventures as wild or as tame as you like. Have them get into dangerous situations, fall in love, make new friends, discover beautiful sights, and have a great (or terrible) time. For example, if you are the hero of your epic poem, perhaps you will get into a tough situation, meet the girl (or guy) of your dreams, have your heart broken, or travel to a beautiful place. After your hero has found what they were looking for on their journey, they can return back home or settle into their new home. However, the return home is often a climactic part of the epic poem. Your hero might have a final adversary to vanquish, or some other intense trial awaiting them at home. For example, if you are writing about your own experiences with being exiled as a result of having to move or change schools, then you might have a final event in your story that allows you to begin to feel comfortable in the new setting. This might be a school dance, a sporting event, or a presentation you have to give. In the Odyssey, Odysseus returns home to find suitors trying to woo his wife, and he must fight them.

SUMMARY: Read epic poetry to learn about the style. Choose or create your epic hero. Give your epic hero a task or special mission. Select or create companions for your epic hero. Come up with adversaries for your epic hero. Decide how your epic hero will be exiled. Explain what will happen on the hero's journey. Come up with ideas for your hero's return home.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For everyday use, opt for a sturdy, washable fabric like a cotton-polyester blend. Canvas, while difficult to sew, will also last a long time. If you're a sewing novice, choose a solid-colored fabric so you don't have to worry about matching up the print when you sew the pieces together. On average, you'll need 3-4 yards of fabric to cover an armchair. Lay a piece of tracing paper, newspaper, or muslin over the largest section of the chair and trace the shape and size. Repeat for each section, working from the largest to the smallest areas. Feel free to maneuver the chair as needed if you want to lay it flat on the paper to get more precise patterns. Be sure to account for all parts of the chair, including the front, back, seat, and arms. Alternatively, you could measure each section of the chair and use the measurements to make your pattern. Label each piece of the pattern so you don't get confused later on. This is to account for the seam allowance and hems. Trace a new line around each piece of the pattern to include these increased measurements. Then, cut out each piece of the pattern. You only need to add a few pins to each piece to ensure the pattern doesn't move. Use tailor's chalk to trace the pattern onto the "wrong" side of the fabric. Press down the edges of the pattern with your fingers as you trace around it. Use the edge of a ruler as a guide when drawing straight lines. If you're using printed fabric, make sure the pattern matches up in a way you like. Stay as close to the lines as you possibly can. If you are having a hard time cutting the fabric, opt to cut outside the lines instead of inside the lines to ensure there's enough fabric to cover the chair. Wipe away the tailor's chalk with a cloth when you are done. Refer to the newspaper templates if you need help determining which piece is which. Insert the pins in the same direction as the edge of the fabric. Join the back pieces first, then add the front pieces and finish with the arms. Before you start sewing, carefully put the slipcover over the chair to ensure it fits. Make any necessary adjustments by removing the pins and realigning (or replacing) the necessary sections. the pieces together and hem the edges. Use a sewing machine to sew the pieces together. Sew them in the same order that you pinned them to make things a little easier. Then, hem the bottom portions for a finished look. Use 1412 inch (0.641.27cm) hem allowance. Once you're done sewing, all that's left is to put the slipcover on and enjoy your reupholstered chair.

SUMMARY:
Select a durable fabric that complements your existing decor. Create a paper pattern for the chair. Add 12in (1.3cm) to each measurement and cut out the pattern pieces. Pin the pattern to the fabric, then trace each piece. Use fabric scissors to cut along the chalk lines. Pin the pieces of the pattern together. Check the fit. Sew Put the slipcover on the chair.