Q: If you are making hemmed shorts, fold 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) of the cut hem inside the jeans and pin it. If you are making cuffed shorts, fold 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) of the cut the hem on the outside of the jeans. Repeat for the other leg. The cut hem should be touching the first mark you made. The shorts are now 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) longer than you want them to be. Using the cotton setting on your iron, press the hems flat. Flip the shorts over and iron the back side as well. Fold each hem or cuff up one more inch. You will be folding past the first mark you made. The mark should be on the bottom edge of your shorts, making them the length you wanted. Once again, if you are hemming the shorts, fold inside the jeans; if you are cuffing the shorts, fold outside the jeans. Once you are finished folding, press the hems or cuffs with an iron. Be sure to iron on both sides to get a nice, crisp edge. Before you sew the hem or secure the cuffs, put the shorts on. If the shorts are too long or too short, take them off, unroll the hem or cuffs, and iron them flat. Then, roll the hem or cuffs back again, but not as much as before. You can hand sew it or use a sewing machine. When choosing the thread, consider using a color that matches the color of the fabric, or the color of the original thread. Look for something that is heavy-duty, or made specifically for jeans. If you are using a sewing machine, try to use a needle intended for sewing jeans. If you cannot find one, then use a universal needle in size 90/14. If you do not own a sewing machine and don't know how to hand sew, you can use iron-on hem tape to hold the hem in place. Simply cut a piece of iron-on hem tape that is long enough to go around the hem of your shorts. Stick the hem tape inside the hem and iron it. If you have cuffed your shorts, you do not need to sew it. You can, however, secure the cuffs on the outside and inside seam with a drop of fabric glue or a few simple stitches. For an added feminine touch, you can add lace to your hemmed shorts. Pin the lace to the inside of each leg, so that part of the lace is sticking out from behind the bottom hem. Make sure that the lace goes all the way around each leg. Cut off the extra lace, but leave enough behind so that the two ends overlap by about to 1 inch (1.27 to 2.54 centimeters), Sew it in place using a sewing machine and pull the pins out. If you do not have a sewing machine, you can hand stitch the lace to the shorts instead.
A: Fold the cut hem inside/outside the jeans. Iron the hem. Fold the hems up again and iron. Try the shorts on. Sew the hem down. Consider adding a lace hem.

Q: Being nice may make you less intimidating to your popular guy. At the very least, it will give him a favorable impression of you. Even if he isn't interested or available now, he will remember you for being nice later when he is available. This means that you should smile at him, ask him questions about himself, and treat him how you would treat your friends or how you would like other people to treat you. Make sure that you show him a little attention when you see him in class. Try to sit next to him in class so it's easier to make eye contact and start a conversation if you have some free time. You can also try talking to him during lunch or on your breaks between classes. If you want to grab his attention, you should try to show him that you have some things in common. Whether it be hobbies, sports, future goals, or personality quirks, finding commonalities can help you relate to your popular guy. Tell him about a concert you went to if he really likes music. Discuss the season finale of his favorite show. A great way to make your popular guy want you is to always leave him wanting more. You don't want him to get sick of you or to feel like you are too available. Don't overstay your welcome if you're hanging out together. Give him a chance to wish you had stayed longer. On occasion, cut conversations short and act like you have somewhere else you have to be. This makes you look busy, desirable, and not at all desperate. Remember that after rejection, that it's not the end of the world. Don't go crying and begging for him to take you. The guy will probably get annoyed or embarrassed. Give him a space for a couple of weeks, then consider trying again. Don't keep going after him forever. If he rejects you outright, consider moving on to find someone else who is more interested. You never know if another cute guy out there is attracted to you! If you want to draw the attention of a popular guy, you'll need some confidence and support. Create a circle of friends who love you for your unique personality and this will give you the confidence to be yourself in all situations. People are drawn to those who are clearly comfortable in their own skin. Having friends who love and support you will help you build this kind of confidence.
A: Be friendly. Talk to him in class. Connect with his interests. Leave him wanting more. Be gentle, but persistent. Surround yourself with people who value you.

Q: This does not stop businesses you have recent dealings with (including debts and collectors) from calling, nor does it stop not-for-profit organizations. However, if you are plagued by telemarketers, this will significantly reduce your calls. This project is headed by the federal trade commission and located online at www.donotcall.gov . State programs exist as well and you can often join them online too. Most phone companies will now let you block all calls that do not display a caller ID number or come through as "Private." This will specifically remove a large number of telemarketing calls. Some phones have a feature that will allow you to designate a special ring tone for any specific phone number that might call in. Select a different ring tone than your normal ringtone for their number and when you hear it, lift and lower the receiver quickly. This will keep you from having to speak to them. (or you can let the machine get it.) Alternatively, buy a phone made for hearing impaired that features a flashing light (and which can be muted) that alerts you to calls. Phone books are a bit out of date, but phone number listings still exist online, and companies capture as many of these as they can. You can tell your phone company that you no longer want your number publicly listed. It should instead be considered a non-published or private number, not even available through directory assistance. Obviously this is a last resort, but it can be highly effective. Most cell phones can be easily set up to block certain callers, and additional apps can be downloaded that will allow you to send all calls from outside your contacts list directly to voice mail. Best of all, the federal government bans all use of automated dialers (the devices used by the vast majority of telemarketing firms) to call cell phones.
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Register with the national Do Not Call registry. Get Anonymous Call Rejection from your telephone company. Designate a certain ring tone for all of your contacts. Purchase a phone with a mute ringer function. Take your number off of all public listings. Switch to cellular only.