In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You will need about three yards of fabric to make this dress. The best fabric types you can pick will be ones that are stretchy and drape well. Polyesters or knits are both good choices. Like all clothing, tailoring your dress to exactly what you need will make it look its best. You will need just two measurements before beginning: Your waist at its smallest part. The length from your waist to where you want the bottom of the dress to be. This will be its skirt length. Fold your fabric in half once and lay it on a flat surface. If your fabric is rectangular, make the fold along its length. From one of the two parallel free edges, use measuring tape to measure out the skirt length you determined earlier. Make sure the tape is straight and parallel to the long edge, not diagonal. Mark the skirt length on both sides of the fabric using either fabric chalk or straight pins. Cut straight across along these marks using sharp fabric scissors. Take the free long edges of your skirt and sew them together. The result should be a long tube. Many fabrics, especially ones with patterns, have only one side meant to be visible in the final garment. If your fabric is like this, sew the nicer sides together facing each other. You will flip the tube right-side-out later. Make a wide and loose stitch about half an inch from what will be the top of your skirt. Sew it completely around the tube. When you're finished, gently tug on one of the thread ends. This will "gather" the skirt, creating a slightly ruffled appearance. Do not trim the edges of the string until the complete dress has been sewn together. If you trim it now, the gather stitch will come undone. On a section of fabric, measure and mark what will be your waistband. This will need to be a strip that is six inches wide and one half to one third of your waist measurement. If your fabric isn't very stretchy, use your actual waist measurement instead. The more stretchy the fabric, the shorter this piece should be. Make the fold lengthwise. Then, sew the two shorter ends together. Make sure your stitches include all four layers of fabric. You will need two long strips of fabric to create the transformable "wrap" part of your dress. The length and width of these strips will be determined by your figure. The straps' widths should be around 10 inches (25cm) for a smaller chest, 12 inches (30.5cm) for an average chest, and 14 inches (35.6cm) for a large chest. You can make them wider if you would like your dress to have more coverage. Strap length should correlate with your height. If you are on the short side, make them around 85 inches (216cm) long. Those of average height should use 95 inches (240cm) and taller people will need about 105 inches (267cm). If you are unsure about how long they should be, add a few inches and trim after assembling your dress if needed. Place the two straps with one short edge flush with the top of your skirt. Position the straps so that they overlap each other slightly by roughly a half inch. Make sure that the unfolded straps lay parallel to the length of the skirt rather than in the opposite direction. Sew the straps to the skirt along the top edge. Pin the waistband around the top of the skirt so that the bottom of the waistband is upside-down and flush with the top of the skirt. Sew the two pieces together. Position the seam in the front center of the dress so that it will be hidden by the straps when worn. The waistband will be smaller than the top of the skirt. Gently stretch the waistband while sewing to properly line it up and give a snug fit. Once you've finished sewing, flip the waistband up and inward. Your dress is now ready to wear. One style is to wear the dress at the waist with the straps pulled over your chest and around the back of your neck. You can pair the dress with a similarly-colored tube top for more coverage.
Summary: Find your fabric. Take your measurements. Mark and cut out your skirt piece. Sew the sides of your skirt together. Sew a gather stitch near the top. Mark and cut out your waistband piece. Fold the waistband in half and sew it into a circle. Mark and cut your straps. Attach the straps to the skirt. Add the waistband. Invert the waistband and wear.

Being self aware doesn't mean you are being shy or embarrassed, aspects we usually associate with self-consciousness, but that you have the capacity to reflect on yourself, both inwardly and outwardly. Taking pride in oneself enough to practice good hygiene is important in being a serious and meaningful person. It is also healthier and will simply help you feel good! Keep your hair and fingernails trimmed. Brush your teeth at least twice daily. Practicing good oral hygiene not only shows others that you are a serious and put together person, but it also helps protect against bacterial infection and is beneficial for your health overall. Wear clothes that you want to wear, and that are neat, is important in showing that you are a serious person. It doesn't have to mean that you are vain or overly self-conscious, but simply that you care enough about your own well being to take care of yourself.
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One-sentence summary -- Be self aware (as opposed to self conscious). Practice good hygiene. Wear clothes that you like, neatly.

Problem: Article: Keeping healthy sleep habits will help you give your all during each workout or race. Most teenagers and adults need between 8-9 hours of sleep per week. If you are a younger athlete (in middle or high school), try to get between eight and ten hours of sleep. Carbohydrates provide the body with energy and stamina during hard workouts. Protein stabilizes blood sugar and helps you stay full. Aim for a serving of each in every meal to give your body balanced nutrition. Runners should aim to get sixty to sixty-five percent of their calories from carbohydrates. Pasta, bread, cereal, dairy, sports drinks, and fruits are all great sources of carbs. Healthy food with a high protein content include: eggs, nuts, beans, tofu, and white meat. Some fat is important, but a runner's diet should be relatively low in fat. It should make up around twenty percent of your caloric intake and primarily come from monounsaturated fats (like avocados, olive oil, and nuts) instead of saturated fats (like whole milk, red meat, and butter). Drinking enough water can increase a runner's speed and stamina. How much water you should drink during a workout depends on the intensity and the environment you're exercising in. Keep an accessible supply of water or a sports drink with you while you exercise, and drink when you feel thirsty or notice signs of dehydration. Try to drink at least 23 liters (0.530.79USgal) (9-13 cups) of water per day. Dehydration symptoms include: dizziness, dry mouth, excessive sweating, fatigue, extreme thirst, dark or strong smelling urine, or confusion. . It is important to stretch your muscles after you complete a run. Stretching will help to alleviate cramps and release tension in your muscles. Stretch your legs, especially your calves, to help prevent cramping.
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Get at least eight hours of sleep every night. Eat plenty of protein and carbohydrates. Avoid foods with a high fat content. Stay hydrated. Stretch after running