Take a measuring tape and measure the circumference of your hips, or wherever you desire the thong to rest, to determine the length of the band for your thong. Purchase lace trim that is as long as the measurements for the waistband and two times the measurements for the crotch. Depending on the width you desire for your thong, the lace should be about two inches wide. You will also need a piece of cotton fabric for the lining that is about three square inches. Make sure the cotton fabric is similar to the color of lace you choose. After you've finished sewing, turn your thong right side out and try it on. Because the lace is stretchy you shouldn't have had to add any extra material. If you decide the bands are too thick or not thick enough, consider buying lace trim that is less than or more than two inches wide.

Summary: Measure yourself. Gather your materials. Admire the finished product.

If you want to stay safe online, anonymity is the way to go. Don't even use your real first and last name, or list where you live or go to school. You don't want strangers online to know too much about you. If you have to enter your location, keep it as general as possible. List the general area rather than the city. Never put down your full address. Some sites allow you to organize your friends list into groups. You can then set the privacy controls so that only the people in those groups can see the other members. Every social media platform or dating app has privacy settings that are designed to protect you. These settings allow you to control who can see specific information or posts you make. If you don't understand the way the privacy settings work, talk to a friend who can help explain them to you and get things set up the way you want. Most social media platforms allow you to view your profile the way a stranger would, so you can ensure you're not revealing more information than you want. Once you've started talking to someone regularly, it may be time to do a little online sleuthing before you meet up in person. Even if you don't have a lot of personal information about them, there are still ways you can determine if they are deceiving you. Look at their friends list. If you have any friends in common, contact them and ask how they know the person and if they've ever met them in real life. Do an image search of them to see if they appear elsewhere on the internet. If someone's trying to pretend to be someone else, they may intend to harm you. Look at how they interact with their friends or followers. You can usually tell by these interactions whether they actually know each other in person. In general, you want to avoid telling anyone too much about yourself until you've met them face-to-face. Get to know them a little better before you tell them your address, your birthday, and your life history. This can be a delicate balance. If they're being safe, they won't reveal any personal information either. This can make it difficult to look into their background, but try to respect that they have the same privacy concerns you do. It can be easy to divulge too much information about yourself too quickly when you're talking online especially if you talk to the person frequently. Keep your emotions in check and check yourself regularly to make sure you're not getting ahead of yourself. You don't want the person to know too much about you until you've met them in person at least two or three times. Keep conversations focused on common outside interests, such as music or movies. Avoid talking too much about your own life or your thoughts and feelings. When you make friends with somebody, it can be tempting to shrug off comments or behaviors that normally would give you pause. Keep in mind that this person is a stranger, and avoid giving them the benefit of the doubt. If the person says something that bothers you, mention it directly. Be honest, and don't allow them to think you're okay with something when you're not. If you don't feel comfortable talking to the person about something that's bothering you, that is a red flag and indicates that this person isn't the best friend for you.

Summary: Keep personal information off your profiles. Check your privacy settings. Look into the background of people you meet. Avoid giving away any personal information. Take it slow. Trust your instincts.

This can be a great way to demonstrate that you were committed to advancing yourself professionally. Even if you have a degree, don't be afraid to take a class in a subject you've previously studied, as a refresher course. Colleges also often provide a wide variety of resources to students that can be valuable tools for finding employment. Take a seminar. An academic seminar is an intense course of study related to a specific field. In business, "seminar" often refers to a commercial training event. Both can be useful in addressing an employment gap. For example, a teacher might take a class on pedagogy. For example, a software engineer might take a class on a new programming language. Many people choose to do work as a contractor, or to work as a consultant on projects, in between long-term jobs. This can be a great way to develop skills related to your career, as well as provide some income. Consider consulting or contracting. This can be a way to show that even though you were unemployed, you were still working in a sense. Some people are fortunate enough to be able to volunteer regularly, and this is not likely to count against them. Instead, volunteering, especially if it can be connected to your career, will likely look good on your resume. Many organizations hold professional conferences around the country every year. These professional conferences are often great ways to develop professionally. They can also be a wonderful way to network with people in your field.
Summary: Take a class related to your career. Consult or take contract assignments. Volunteer in your community or for a large organization. Attend professional conferences.