Problem: Article: Because silk is slippery, use very sharp scissors so that the cuts you make to the fabric will be smooth and clean. It may be useful to have regular sewing shears as well as pinking shears. Pinking shears are scissors that cut little triangles along the edge of fabric. This can help with fraying, which silk has a tendency to do. A fine, sharp needle will leave smaller holes in the silk fabric. Since silk is prone to showing holes easily, choose a small-sized needle to use when sewing your project. A 60/8 Microtex or Universal needle is an ideal size. Have a few spare needles on hand while you work on your project. It is a good idea to replace needles every so often so that you are constantly using a very sharp needle. Silk fibers are quite tough and can dull the needle easily. If you are hand-sewing, choose a very sharp, fine needle. Choose a thread to match your fabric. Cotton-wrapped or 100% polyester thread are good choices. While some people might like to use silk thread with silk fabric, silk thread is not very strong and can fray easily. The foot on a sewing machine will press down the fabric while the needle moves up and down. A flat-bottomed foot is recommended, as it will not snag on the silk as the fabric moves through the machine. Alternately, choose a walking foot, which keeps the silk from sliding around. Working with a clean, dust-free machine is a good rule of thumb whenever you sew, but it is particularly important when sewing a delicate fabric such as silk. Wipe down the machine to remove any residue on the machine. To remove dust, you can use a pressurized air canister to blow air into the crevices and cracks of your machine.
Summary: Select sharp scissors. Choose a small sewing machine needle. Choose a good quality cotton or polyester thread. Choose a flat-bottomed foot for your sewing machine. Clean and dust your sewing machine.

Problem: Article: your soil to see if it is slightly acidic. Bulbs grow best in slightly acidic soil, which has a pH between 6 and 7. You can test the soil by using a kit from a home improvement store. Scoop a small sample of soil into the kit's vial, then add the included chemical to complete the test. If your soil needs to be adjusted, you can find amending substances at most gardening centers. To raise the pH, mix limestone into the soil. Lower a high pH by mixing sulfur or aluminum sulfate into the soil. Wait for a hard rain to fall, then watch as your yard dries. Most bulbs grow better in well-drained soil. Any spots that have pools of water a few hours after the rain stops should be avoided. A few bulbs survive in damp soil, such as some species of daffodil, summer snowflake, and snake's head. You can amend poorly-draining soil by mixing sand about 8in (20cm) deep into it. Bulbs generally grow better in areas that receive 6 or more hours of sunlight a day. A few varieties can bloom in shade as long as the soil receives moisture and drains well. For easier growing, keep your bulbs in sunlight. Watch your yard as the day progresses to see which areas get lots of sunlight. Snowdrops, begonias, and caladium are a few bulbs that may grow successfully in shade. During the spring and summer months, watch the planting area. If you already have other plants in your garden, you may spot some places that look a little empty. These spots are often good places to add bulbs as companion plants. For example, tulips, crocuses, and daylilies can all bloom together. Add lamb's ear, dogwood, and other plants to fill in your garden. You can also clear out a spot in your yard and use it to create a new garden. Once you have found a good spot, figure out how much growing space you have available. Take a tape measure and mark the planned boundaries of your garden. Each bulb variety needs a different amount of space to grow, so plotting out your garden helps make it look more cohesive once the bulbs bloom. Information on properly spacing out your bulbs can be found on the back of bulb packets. Draw a blueprint of your garden on paper. In your drawing, begin determining where you will place each bulb. This depends on what bulbs you choose and how much spacing each bulb needs. Also group bulbs to maximize your garden's colorful aesthetic. For example, plant all of your white lilies together, then plant white anemones on the other side of your garden for balance. Include red tulips and blue crocuses near your white flowers for color contrast. Plan on having larger, fuller plants, like shrubs or tulip bulbs, in the back of your garden. Note bloom times on your sketch to maximize blooms throughout the year in different spots in the garden.
Summary: Test Watch your yard after a storm to see which spots drain well. Select a warm, sunny spot in your yard. Grow bulbs where you want to add flowers and color. Measure out your planting area. Sketch out where you want to plant each type of bulb.

Problem: Article: Allow to dry. Simply put the glove on and wipe over the area where you'd like to collect pet hairs from. The rubber will pick up the hairs and can be brushed off with your hands or washed off.
Summary: Cut the bottle open following the seams. Cut a square or circle shape from each side of the opened bottle. Glue the pad onto a gardening or other long-term glove. To use:

Problem: Article: If not cooked long enough, the biscuits or cookies can remain too soft. The baking tray or sheet is important when baking biscuits or cookies. Too slim a base, and they can burn; sides that are too high, and the biscuits or cookies can cook unevenly, leaving some of them too soft. If the biscuits or cookies came out fine but have gone soft since, some of the following might be the cause: The biscuits or cookies were not allowed to cool on the tray/sheet. Resist moving them too quickly from the tray/sheet - a little of the cooking time continues the tray/sheet. Simply loosen them, leave on the tray/sheet to cool for a short time, then move to the wire cooling rack to cool completely. The biscuits or cookies were placed in their storage container before they had fully cooled down. Warmth brings moisture with it and if you transfer biscuits or cookies that are even only slightly warm to an airtight container, you effectively trap the moisture in, creating a perfect softening environment. Wait until the biscuits or cookies are cold before storing. The storage container is not airtight. Any air getting into a container will cause biscuits and cookies to soften. Replace with an airtight container.
Summary:
Consider the cooking time. Check the baking tray or sheet. Review your storage methods.