Some dancers like to sew the elastics just behind the ribbons. This way, once the ribbons are tied, the elastic won't be as visible. Other dancers prefer to sew the elastic about a thumb's width from the back seam. Be aware that sewing the elastic to the heels may give you blisters. Put your shoe on. Wrap a measuring tape over the top of your foot, from 1 side of the shoe to the other. Make sure that you measure all the way down to the inside sole. Where you measure from depends on where you will be sewing the elastic. Choose elastic that is about 34 inch (1.9cm) wide. Match the color either to your tights or to your ribbon. Cut 2 pieces that match your measurements. You will have 1 piece for each shoe. Pin your elastic to your shoes based on your desired placement. Again, if you will be sewing the elastic to the inside, make sure that the ends touch the inside sole. If you will be sewing the elastic to the outside, place the ends at the lowest part of the heel. Put your shoes on and stand up flat-footed, not in pointe. If the elastic feels too tight or uncomfortable, take the shoes off and adjust the elastic. You may have to make the elastic tighter, looser, or angled in a different way. The elastic should be flat against the top and sides of your foot when you are wearing the shoe. Adjust the angle, if needed. Use a whipstich on the sides of the elastic, and a running stitch on the bottom edge. Continue with a running stitch along the top edge, just below the drawstring. Do this for both ends of the elastic on both sides of the shoe. Be careful not to sew through the outer satin layer or the drawstring. Thread a strong needle with reinforced thread that matches the outer satin layer. A running stitch is also called a straight stitch. It is where you pull the needle up and down through the fabric.

Summary: Decide where you want the elastics. Measure your shoe and foot for the elastic strap. Cut 2 pieces of 34in (1.9cm) wide elastic. Pin the elastics to the inside or outside of the shoe. Try the shoes on and adjust the fit. Sew the elastic to the inside of the shoe.

Take your bike pump and position its valve end over the valve of the tire you are pumping. The lever on the back of the valve should be touching the hose in the unlocked position. Press the pump valve firmly onto the tire valve, then raise the lever to lock the pump onto the tire valve. When attaching your pump to the tire, you'll likely hear air escaping. This is completely natural when locking your bike pump valve in place. A Schrader valve generally has a stem, at the end of which is threading for a screw on cap. Inside the end of the stem, you should see a small metal pin. Presta valves, the second most common valve used for bike pumps, will have a thin, threaded cylinder of metal extending from the stem. Many bike pumps come equipped with a Schrader valve, which is also called an American valve. This part is necessary for pumping up your car tires. Raise and lower the pump bar of your bike pump steadily. At regular intervals, check your tire pressure. Overfilling your tires can cause strain on the tire and compromise its integrity. Always follow the manufacturer recommendations for best results, but generally, avoid filling your tires with five PSI more or less than the recommended amount. A bike pump will move less air at a slower rate than a compressor, which means that this can take quite some time before your tire is filled. In the event you overfilled your tire with air, use your tire pressure gauge or some other tool to press the pin in the center of the tire valve to the side of the valve. This will release air in the tire and decrease pressure. Check your tire pressure regularly while adjusting. If you release too much pressure, you'll have to pump again. Be precise when filling your tires with air. Filling tires with unequal amounts of air will cause them to wear out more quickly, negatively impact fuel economy, and more. In the fashion described, move from tire to tire, checking tire pressure, inflating, and adjusting each until all tires are the same pressure. When all tires are complete, take your valve caps from their container and reattach them.

Summary: Attach your pump to the tire valve. Pump up your tire. Adjust tire pressure as necessary. Inflate the remaining tires.

This form, numbered FL-100, tells the court why you want a legal separation and briefly identifies the issues the court will need to address, including child custody, child and spousal support, and property division. You can download an FL-100 here. This form, numbered FL-110, gives notice to the other party that you have filed a Petition for Legal Separation. The party filing the petition is the "Petitioner," and the party responding to the petition is the "Respondent." The form informs the Respondent that he or she has 30 days to file a response to the petition, or else a default judgment may be entered against him or her. You can download an FL-110 here. Read this form carefully, as it contains some basic restraining orders limiting what the parties can do with marital debts and assets and residency of any children of the parties while the separation is pending. This form, number FL-105, informs the court of where any children are living and whether they are involved in other court cases. You can download an FL-105 here. California's statewide fee schedule is available here. The fee to file a Petition for Legal Separation is $435 (the fee may vary in Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco counties). If you are low-income and cannot afford to pay the filing fee, you can file a request for a fee waiver, numbered FW-001. You can download an FW-001 here. You may qualify for a waiver if you are receiving public benefits, if your household income falls below a specified threshold, or if the court finds that you do not have enough money to pay for both your household's basic needs and the court fees. Be sure to read the Information Sheet on Waiver of Superior Court Fees and Costs (FW-001-INFO) Some counties require additional local forms for a legal separation. Check with your Family Law Facilitator or your county court's website. You can locate your county court's website by selecting your county on the California court's Find My Court webpage. If you are applying for a Fee Waiver, make only one copy of your FW-001 form. You will be filing the original form and keeping the copy for your own records. The FW-001 is confidential and should not be served on the other party. Have your server serve all of the following documents: Copies of everything you filed with the court (except for a Fee Waiver, if any) A blank Response form A blank Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), if you have any minor children with the other party Two (2) copies of the Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt, if the other party agrees to accept service by mail. If the other party does not fill out the Acknowledgment and file it with the court, you will need to have your server serve him or her again, in person.
Summary: Fill out a Petition for Legal Separation. Fill out a Summons. Fill out a Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) only if you have any minor children with the other party. Fill out a Fee Waiver if you cannot afford to pay the filing fee. Fill out any required local forms. File your forms with the court and have them served on the other party.