In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You'll be able to tell early in your packing if you need a different sized bag, or if you need to remove some clothes from what you planned on bringing. Rolled clothes and shoes should go on the bottom. Place the folded items on top of the rolled items. Alternate hem-lines to avoid uneven packing. Socks, jewelry, and accessories are perfect items to fill spots between clothes. Stuff the cups of your bra with rolled up socks to help them keep shape. Belts can easily line the perimeter of your bag. Stuff your shoes with small items to save space. Stick your underwear and socks in the sneakers, then put the shoes in a plastic bag, so that the rest of the luggage doesn't get dirty. Stick your pillow in a compression bag. Squeeze the air out of the compression bag, then pack that between the two ridges in the middle. Pack your solid toiletries in the front pouch, then stuff your quart-size bag of liquids into the little remaining space in your bag. It is good if you have a little extra space, it is good for souvenirs, and if you are bringing a pet, you can put their food in. Just in case anything happens to your suitcase, keep all your expensive and important things in your purse.
Summary: Pack the large items first. Fill the nooks and crannies with smaller items. Have the important things on you.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: to remove superficial dirt. Before you blanch your spinach, rinse off the leaves in cool water from your sink for 10-20 seconds. If you prefer to remove the stems from your spinach, do so at this time. Cut them off with a small, sharp knife. As your water comes to a boil, locate a glass or plastic bowl and fill it with ice cubes. Then, cover the ice cubes with cold water from your sink. Set your bowl next to your stovetop so you can easily transfer your spinach once it boils.
Summary: Wash your spinach leaves Fill up a large bowl with ice cubes and cold water.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Choose a nylon or polyester satin ribbon that is between 78 to 1 inch (2.2 to 2.5cm) wide. Cut it into 4 22in (56cm) lengths. Singe the ends of each ribbon by holding them near a flame until the material melts or hardens. The ribbons can be matte or shiny. The color needs to match your shoes, unless otherwise instructed by your teacher. You can use a candle or a lighter to singe the ends of the ribbons. Have a cup of water nearby in case the ribbon burns. Use your finger to fold the heel of your pointe shoe inward until it touches the sole inside the shoe. This will create a pocket on each side of the shoe. You will be tucking the ribbons into these pockets. You can also put the shoe on and "pointe" your toe. Note where the highest point of your arch is. Make sure that the right/shiny side of the ribbon is facing away from you and touching the lining. Angle the other end of the ribbon towards the toe of your shoe by about 45-degrees. Tuck the ribbon into the crease by about 2 inches (5.1cm), or twice the width of your thumb. This will ensure that you have enough for the next step. If you put the shoe on, keep use a pencil to mark lining where the highest point of your arch is. Do this for both sides of your foot. Use a pencil to make a mark on the lining to either side of the ribbon. This way, if the ribbon moves, you can find the placement for the ribbon again. If you put the shoe on and marked your arches, take the shoe off. Unfold the heel so that you can see the end of the ribbon again. Reposition the ribbon, if needed, so that it matches up with your pencil marks. Fold the bottom end over 2 times so that you can't see the raw edge anymore. Try to keep the folded part under 1 inch (2.5cm), or about the width of your thumb. Start sewing just below the drawstring along the top edge of your pointe shoe, and finish sewing at the bottom, folded edge of the ribbon. Keep your stitches small and be careful not to sew through the outer satin layer or through the drawstring. Use a strong needle and reinforced thread that matches the satin outer layer. This way, if you accidentally sew through the satin, it won't be as visible. If the lining is fused to the outer satin layer, then sew through both layers. Once again, make sure that you only sew through the lining and not through the outer satin layer. Alternatively, you can continue with a whipstitch along the bottom edge of the ribbon instead. A running stitch is where you move the needle up and down through the fabric. It is sometimes called a straight stitch. Use a whip stitch to sew up the side of the ribbon. When you reach the top edge, finish off with a running stitch. When you are back to where you started, knot and cut the thread. Use a running stitch along the top edge, even if you used a whipstitch on the bottom. The ribbon will get in the way otherwise. Working 1 ribbon at a time, fold over the bottom ends twice, then sew them to the inside of your pointe shoes. Make sure that the wrong/matte side of the ribbons is facing the inside of the shoe, and the right/shiny side is facing the outside. When you are done, do the other shoe. You don't have to do this, because you will tuck the ends in when you tie them, but they will look nice when the shoes are untied. If you do decide to do this, you will have to re-singe the cut ends so that they don't fray.
Summary:
Cut an 88in (220cm) ribbon into 4 equal lengths and singe the ends. Fold the heel of your pointe shoe down towards the liner. Tuck the end of your ribbon into 1 of the pockets. Mark the lining to either side of the ribbon. Fold the end of the ribbon twice to hide the raw, singed end. Sew down the side of the ribbon using a whipstitch. Sew across the bottom of the ribbon using a running stitch. Finish sewing up and across the ribbon. Repeat the process for the other ribbons. Cut the ends of the ribbons at 45-degree angles, if desired.