Q: This dress combines a pillowcase and a tank top to make a cute, jumper-like dress. The key to making this dress fit properly is to use a tank top that is already somewhat loose on your child. If you use a tank top that must stretch a lot in order to fit your child, the dress may end up too tight; the skirt part won't stretch. Here is a list of what you will need: Tanktop Pillowcase Sewing machine Thread Scissors Pins The tank top should fit your child well, but still be just a little on the loose side. Keep in mind that the skirt part of the dress will not stretch, so if the tank top is already tight on your child, the dress will end up too small. Try using a solid-colored tank top and a pillowcase with a pattern on it. This will be the most pleasing to the eye. Patterns on both the tank top and the pillowcase may clash or make the dress appear too busy. You can also use a fitted t-shirt as well, just make sure that it is not too tight on your child. Do not turn the tanktop inside out. The right sides of both the pillowcase and the tank top should be touching. The cut edges of the tank top should be aligned with the cut edges of the pillowcase. The pillowcase will likely be much wider than the tank top. This is normal; you will be gathering the pillowcase later. Just make sure that the side seam of the pillowcase is touching the back of the tank top. This will help keep everything in place when you go to sew. Keep the pins a few inches apart, and pin all the way around the waistline of the dress. Be sure that the cut edge of the tank top and the pillowcase are matching up, or the skirt will be uneven.
A: Gather your supplies. Find a suitable tank top and pillowcase. Turn the pillowcase inside out and tuck the tank top inside. Align the tank top with the pillowcase. Pin the pillowcase to the tank top.

Article: Place two popsicle sticks together, one on top of the other. If you're recycling used popsicle sticks, make sure that they have been washed and dried before using them for this project. Large popsicle sticks work best, but any size can be used. Tightly wrap a small strip of paper around one end of the popsicle sticks and tape the loop together. Repeat this with a second strip and the other end of the sticks. Each strip of paper should be about 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) wide and 3 inches (7.6 cm) long. You will need to wrap the strip around itself several times. When taping the paper loop together, only tape the paper to itself. Do not tape it to either popsicle stick. Carefully ease out one of the popsicle sticks, working carefully to prevent damaging or disturbing the paper loops. Set this stick aside for now. The other stick should still be inside the paper loops. Place one large, wide rubber band over the popsicle stick and paper loops. The rubber band should run from end to end. It should be taut, but not so tight that it can snap or fling off. Place the second popsicle stick back on top of the first, sandwiching one side of the rubber band in between the two sticks in the process. The two sticks should line up evenly when viewed from the top, bottom, and sides. Use a small, thin rubber band to fasten the sticks together at one end. Use a second similar rubber band to hold the sticks together at the opposite end. These rubber bands should be placed to the outside edge of the paper bands. The harmonica is done at this point. To play it, blow through the popsicle sticks, focusing your breath so that it is directly completely through the instrument and not around it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Overlap two popsicle sticks. Wrap a strip of paper around each end. Slide out one of the sticks. Attach a wide rubber band lengthwise. Slide both sticks back together. Hold the ends in place with additional rubber bands. Play the harmonica.

Q: When discussing your sport or academic subject, talk about how much you enjoy it. Tell your friends and family that you plan to do your best in an upcoming activity. Demonstrate your knowledge in an interested but not an arrogant way. People will notice your interest and might regard you as being good. They might ask you further questions, which is an opportunity for you to show your expertise. For example, you might say, "Wow, I'm so excited for my competition this weekend. I have been working really hard with my new choreographer and cannot wait to give my full effort." You also might discuss a recent news item and your thoughts on it. It is also okay to express doubt or worries sometimes. Instead of broadcasting your thoughts, however, tell only a few close friends or your parents. This will help your confident image stay. Whether you are taking an exam or performing a competition routine for figure skating, express confidence. Use confident body language when conversing with others. Smile at others. Do not slouch. Instead, stand up tall and speak clearly. Rather than crossing your arms, keep them open or at your hips. See Make People Think You Are Confident for more tips. People who are well-rounded might seem "good" at everything because they are well-connected. In truth, they might be generalists who just try many activities. Being open to new experiences, though, is in fact a good thing. Plus, the more people you meet, the farther your reputation spreads. Consider finding friends in different areas of your school or community too. For example, if you're into skating, you could have other skaters as friends. You might also have friends from chemistry class or choir. In addition to concrete activities, being "good" at everything, extends to your social skills. Show kindness through volunteer work or helping friends when they are in need. Listen intently when your friends tell you stories or about their problems. Give advice when they ask for it. Also, compliment others. Often, confidence comes from not having to prove your the best but in highlighting the best in others. You might consider volunteering at a soup kitchen or collecting food for the homeless. You could help your friend with her math homework. See Practice-Random-Acts-of-Kindness for more tips. No one is good at everything and absolutely no one is perfect. If you want to appear competent in what you do, that is good and fine. It is important, however, to be modest and humble. Do not brag about your successes. For example, do not say, "Wow, I went to the competition this weekend and beat everyone in the free skate. I won gold!" Instead, wait until people ask you how the competition went. Then you might say, "I did my best and was very pleased." If they ask you what place you received, then feel free to say, "I placed first." See Be Humble for more advice.
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Speak confidently about your activities. Act confident. Socialize in many groups. Be kind to others. Maintain humility.