If you are following a sewing pattern, then it should include detailed instructions about how to hem your finished item. The instructions should also include guidelines for how wide the hem will need to be and how to achieve this result. If you are not using a pattern, then you might look into common hem widths for the type of project you are working on. For example, curtains usually have a 2in (5.1cm) wide hem, while sleeves may only have a hem that is 0.5 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5cm) wide, and napkins may have hems that are small as 0.25in (0.64cm) wide. If you are using a pattern, then the amount of fabric you need to create the hem should already be included. If you are making a project without a pattern, then add the hem allowance before you cut the fabric. For example, if you are making napkins and you want them to have a 0.25in (0.64cm) double-folded hem on all 4 sides, then add 1in (2.5cm) to the fabric dimensions. This would mean that to make a 16 by 16in (41 by 41cm) napkin, you would need to cut a piece of fabric that is 17 by 17in (43 by 43cm). If you want a perfect fit on garments you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, try the garment on and check the positioning of the hem before you sew it. Even if you are following a pattern, you may find that you want the hem a little higher or lower than the pattern indicates. Mark the fabric or place pins to indicate where you think the hem should begin and end. This may require adjusting the width of the hem if you have limited fabric. For example, if a pattern calls for 3in (7.6cm) wide hem on the bottom of a skirt, but you would like the hem to be lower, then you might need to reduce the width of the hem by 1in (2.5cm) and have a 2in (5.1cm) hem instead. Hemming should always be your last step when you are sewing something. The only exception to this would be if you are making a pleated skirt. In this case, you will need to hem the bottom of the skirt before you add the pleats. For example, if you are making a pleated skirt, sew the hem before you work on the waistband of the skirt. Then, make the pleats and secure them with the skirt's waistband.

Summary: Check your pattern for any special instructions. Find out how much fabric you will need before you cut and sew. Try on garments before creating the hem. Sew the hem last unless you are pleating a garment.

Cardio keeps your weight stable while providing muscle toning. Remember that it is impossible to target fat loss in one area of the body; cardio helps you burn fat all over your body. You can, however, target muscle growth. Move on to the hip and butt sections to learn how to do this. You can increase your fat burning potential by alternating moderate and high intensity. 20 to 30-minute interval workouts can be more efficient than 1-hour medium intensity workouts.

Summary: Do cardio exercise 3 to 4 days per week. Choose interval workouts over moderate intensity workouts.

While expensive brands do have nice polish, you can get equal quality with less expensive brands. You don't have to spend $15 for a bottle. Try a couple of cheaper brands to see which ones you like best. Before you start painting, dip a cotton ball in some nail cleaner. Run it over your toenails to remove any nail polish. Next, use a small brush with some hand soap and to scrub down your nails, removing any grease. Rinse thoroughly. Grease can and dirt can cause your nail polish to lift off, so you want your nails clean. Dry them well. Apply a thin layer of a clear base coat. It helps protect the nail, but it can also give you a stronger, smoother finish. With a large drop of polish, brush to the left and then to the right. Finally, place a stroke down the middle of the nail. For a really solid color, a second coat is essential. However, you need to wait a few minutes before applying, or you could mess up your first coat. Topcoats protect your polish, and the slow-drying kind is the best. It dries harder, meaning your pedicure will last longer. Dip it into nail polish remover. Use it to gently rub off the nail polish anywhere you got it that you didn't want it. To keep them from smearing, try running them under cold water. It can help them dry faster, meaning you'll keep them prettier. To help extend your pedicure, try applying a new layer of top coat every 2 days or so. Doing so will help protect against chips and nicks.

Summary: Skip the expensive brands. Remove grease and old nail polish. Put on a base coat. Use the three-stroke method. Don't forget a second coat. Use a slow-drying topcoat. Use a small brush or cotton swab for cleanup. Dry your toenails faster. Keep your toenails pretty.

A glucometer is a small, battery-powered medical device used to check the glucose level in your blood. If you don't have a glucometer at home, you can have your blood glucose level checked at a hospital. Each glucometer comes with test strips. Extra test strips can be purchased at any drugstore. This is a quick piercing action and takes only a second to complete. This should not hurt, and will be unnoticeable within a minute. The lancet should prick one droplet of your blood. You can then drop or place the blood gently on to the test strip for the glucometer to read. The glucometer will take a few moments to read. To confirm hypoglycemia, your blood sugar level will have a result of less than 70 mg/dl. The normal blood glucose level is between 70 mg/dl (grams per liter) to 110 mg/dl. Another level determinant is in mmol (millimoles per liter). A normal blood sugar level is at 4.4 mmol - 6.1 mmols. When the sugar level is above 6.1 mmols, the patient is hyperglycemic. When it is below 4.1 mmol, the patient is hypoglycemic.
Summary: Get a glucometer. Use the lancet provided with the glucometer to prick your fingertip for a sample of blood. Place a drop of blood on the test strip provided with the glucometer. Read and record your result.