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7 Effective Self Defence Tips And Ways To Attack

July 1, 2021 by Harshitha Leave a Comment

7 Effective Self Defence Tips To Help Yourself From Danger

Arise in crimes internationally has created an urgency for men and women to defend their safety anytime, anywhere. Unexpected situations arise without any prior notifications, making self-defense a necessity. Self-defense is one of the most basic requirements for both women and men globally. Unfortunately, many individuals are still unaware of how to defend themselves. There are now several places and classes that offer men and women self defence tips to defend themselves. But knowing the right points in the body to attack can help you overcome any aggressive situation yourself.

What Is Self-Defense?

Self-defense is a basic right of an individual, which allows them to protect themselves, and their loved ones anytime. It is usually done by utilizing adequate counteracting force. There are peculiar self-defense techniques that help in dealing with these situations strategically. Some scenarios may need a combination of techniques. But, it is vital to know basic self-defense skills to survive.

Tips And Ways To Defend Yourself With Self Defence:

Here are a few self-defense techniques for both men and women:

1. Eyes:

You can either use your fingers, keys, a pen, or any sharp object to damage or hurt the attacker’s eyes. Besides putting the offender through unbearable pain, this also assures you an escape route.

2. Nose:

Use the heel of your palm to strike the attacker under his nose using your body weight. This technique helps the offender loosen their grip. If the attacker is behind you, then you can strike their nose with the back of your elbow and injure the attacker.

3. Neck:

This area has both the carotid artery and the jugular vein. A knife-hand strike can be done, by keeping your fingers straight and closer together, with your thumb tucked and bent at the knuckle. If you want to hurt the attacker more, then you can thrust your elbow into the assailant’s throat with your body weight.

4. Groin:

Attacking the offender in the groin area can cause the offender to be in pain instantly, especially if the offender is a man. This technique is used to escape any situation immediately, and this causes the offender to lose their breath and fall to the ground. Giving you ample time to escape or hurt the offender more.

5. Knee:

This is an ideal body part that is vulnerable from any angle. Kick the side of the knee, which causes the offender to lose their balance with the help of extreme force and body weight. Kicking the offender’s knee from the front and side can cause more injury to the offender than kicking it from the back. And, this also gives the offender a very slim chance of grabbing your leg while you kick their knee.

6. Use Everyday Objects:

House keys, pens, perfume, hairspray, and pepper spray can come in handy during this situation. They adequately serve the purpose of stunning the offender instantly while ensuring your safety. Keeping your keys in between your fingers and punching the offender in their neck or stomach can stun them immediately.

7. Leverage Your Body Weight:

Your weight or height isn’t a factor when it comes to defending yourself. You can utilize your body weight to defend yourself or others physically. By targeting the pressure points mentioned above, you can escape any dangerous situation.

Benefits Of Self Defence

Ability to protect yourself and your loved ones
Increases your confidence levels
Cultivates self-discipline
Boosts your physical strength
Ensures you are alert of your surroundings at all times
Encourages you to learn something new and useful
It tones your muscles and keeps you
Improves your balance and strengthens core muscles
Enhances your reflex skills

So be prepared, and use your reflexes to your advantage!

Home Remedies For Migraine

June 30, 2021 by Harshitha Leave a Comment

Home Remedies To Help Manage Migraine:

People who get migraines often have a miserable experience. A headache of varying intensity accompanied by nausea makes days unbearable. As it spirals, an individual loses focus and attention completely. Among the common risk factors, family history is the major cause and women are more likely to have migraines than men. Although there is no permanent cure for migraines, it can be managed by treating the symptoms. So here are a few home remedies that may help provide relief from a migraine headache.

1. Use An Ice Pack:

Using an ice pack on your forehead, scalp and neck might provide some relief from the throbbing pain. You can also try wiping your head and neck with a cloth rinsed in cold water, as cooling these areas may offer relief from throbbing pain.

2. Dose Of Caffeine:

Have a cup of coffee or tea. An ingredient called caffeine found in coffee and tea may offer you mild relief. If you are taking migraine drugs, the caffeine dose also helps in absorbing it faster. Caffeine also provides relief from frequent headaches and fatigue.

3. Find A Dark And Quiet Room:

Try to avoid bright light and noises as it could worsen the symptoms. Find a spot that is calm and quiet when you have a migraine, to speed up recovery.

4. Exercise Regularly And Practice Yoga:

In the middle of a migraine attack, you should not do exercise as it can make the pain worse. But when you are well, regular physical exercise is helpful to reduce the pain, as it makes your body release endorphins, a hormone that helps fight pain, release stress and help you sleep better. For people not comfortable with the exercise, yoga is a safer and alternative option. Research has also shown that regular practice of yoga significantly cuts down the risk of migraine attacks and makes them less intent.

6. Load Your Diet With Magnesium:

Some studies have found that a diet rich in magnesium helps fight migraine attacks. This mineral is commonly found in dark green veggies, nuts, and grains. But take your doctor’s advice if you want to opt for supplements.

7. Ensure You Get Good Sleep:

A good sleep that is not too long or too little, can keep migraines away. Have a good night’s sleep of seven to eight hours and try to maintain a regular sleep-wake cycle.

8. Vitamin B 12:

Riboflavin or vitamin B 12, a compound found in eggs, milk, cheese, seafood, and meat may help prevent migraines, according to a study.

How To Sew Seams With Step By Step Procedures

June 30, 2021 by Harshitha Leave a Comment

How To Sew Seams With Step By Step Procedures

A seam is the stitching line where two fabrics are sewed together. Sewing a seam is the most basic sewing skill to learn. It is pretty easy to do, but there are certain things that you should keep in mind that will make your sewing go smoothly. In this article, we will explain how to sew seams and also about various seams.

Seams form the garment’s structure and help make the garment, and are also a decorative feature. The stitching line along the seam is the seam line. The seam allowance is the space between the fabric edge and the seam line. Here is how to sew seams:

Types of Seams And How To Sew Seams

1. Plain Seams

In this type of seam, two fabrics are joined along the seam line by a line of stitching. Once the seam in the plain seam or a single needle Butterfly stitch is ready, the seam allowances are spread out to either side of the seam line to look like a butterfly.

It is one of the most accessible seams to make and can be put up by hand or machine. Straight stitches are put together use of to make this seam, even though sometimes a tight zigzag stitch can also make use of.

How To Sew Plain Seams

Keep the two fabrics in conjunction with the right sides together and ensure that stitching lines align together, then pin it in place.
Start stitching along the line where you marked the seam line.
Start stitching and then do a backstitch for strength, and at the end, also do a backstitch and then a forward stitch.
Don’t forget to press the stitch open. (Just press with a hot iron).

The best process to hand sew a plain seam is to use a saddle stitch or a backstitch.

2. Plain Seam With A Single Stitch

This seam is strong, and it also is a decorative one. It is a single topstitching seam.

How To Sew Plain Seam With A Single Stitch

To get this seam effect, after doing a plain seam, press both the seam allowances to one side and give topstitching on that side.

3. Plain Seam With Double Topstitch

A double topstitching seam is a decorative seam that also provides excellent strength to the seam line.

How To Sew Plain Seam With Double Topstitch

To obtain this seam, after making the plain seam, press the seam allowances open on both the sides and topstitch on both sides of the hem at equal distances.

4. Lapped Seam Or Tucked Seams

This seam is a handy seam when sewing with heavy fabrics like artificial leather, suede, felt.

How To Sew Lapped Seam Or Tucked Seam

Decide on which piece of fabric will be on top of the seam. Turn under the seam allowance of that piece along the seam line and press it in place.
Keep the fabric on top of the other material along the seam line such that the seam lines align. Pin together to keep it in place—Edgestitch close to the folded edge and then press.
When sewing with heavy fabrics, you can make this seam by trimming the whole seam allowance of the top piece.

5. Hairline Seams

This is a form of enclosing seam which is mainly making use for collars and other enclosed areas. The seam allowances are not prominently visible from the outside as it gets confine.

How To Sew Hairline Seam

Make a plain seam using a very taut straight stitch with the fabric’s right side together.
Crop away very close to the stitching line.
You can also clip the excess seam allowance to the stitching line and then press the seam.
Make sure that the stitching line is not cropping as you clip.
Turn right side out
To secure the seam, you can make a topstitch.

6. French Seams

This is the best seam that mainly makes use for sheer fabrics. As this seam surrounds and encloses the raw edges in a fold, the raw edges are not visible outside without adding much bulk. This seam is generally on straight edges, but it can also be put together on curve edges if you clip nicely.

How To Sew French Seams

Unlike other seams for this seam, you have to start with the wrong side of the fabric together, matching the stitching lines to make a plain seam.
First, on the right side of the fabric, mark the stitching line with ½” seam allowance. Then, on the wrong side, draw a line half wat through the original seam allowance, that is, for a ½” seam allowance, keep a stitching line at ¼.”
Stitch the plain seam through this ¼” line.
Crop the seam allowance a little bit
Now fold the fabric above the seam right sides together, cover the raw edges, and press.
Stitch on the original line right sides of the fabric together and then press flat and then to one side,
Now the raw edges are nicely enclosed in the back.

7. Mock Flat Fell Seam

This seam looks like a flat fell seam, but it is much easier to make. In this seam, the raw edge is not pivoting under, unlike the flat fell seam. So this seam will have to expose raw edges of the seams on the wrong side. So, it is better to use fabrics that don’t fray or wear seam will not be prominent. This is an excellent seam for bulky material like synthetic leather or felt.

How To Sew Mock Flat Fell Seams

Stitch a plain seam like usual with right sides together.
Settle on the side you will be stitching the seam allowance to.
Crop the seam allowance of that side to half of what it is.
Press the seam allowance to that side.
Now turn to the right side of the fabric.
Edgestitch close to the seam line.
Then turn to the other side and stitch along with the raw edge.
Now there will be two rows of stitching parallel to the seam line.

8. Run And Fell Seam Or Flat Fell Seams

It is usually used for sportswear, jeans, kid clothes, men’s shirts, pajamas, etc. it gives adequate strength to the seam line. one can stitch this seam from the inside and the outside of the garment.

How To Sew Fell Seams

Make a plain seam.
Press the seam allowance on both sides to one side. Trim one seam allowance to 1/8 inch.
Turn the larger seam allowance up and over the smaller one, all the way nearly to the seam line which you stitched earlier, and then press the iron to this.
Now fold the whole seam over on itself to the other side so that the raw edge is now hidden and press again.
Edgestitch over the fold. Ensure that an exact distance is kept from the original seam line.

These are some of the basic seams which one should learn before moving on with the complex seams. We hope that with this article, you have learned how to sew seams. You should keep patience and practice as much as you can to get the best results. Happy stitching!

8 Different Satin Stitches Styles With Steps

June 27, 2021 by Harshitha Leave a Comment

Different Types Of Satin Stitches

Satin stitch has a straightforward process. But the tricky thing to maintain in this type of stitch is the neatness, especially on the edges of the pattern that is being filled. So, it is widespread that a satin stitch is outlined by using one of the straight stitches like the Outline Stitch or Chain Stitch, etc. This helps in comprising the satin stitch within the parameters of the pattern quickly. We will discuss more the types of embroidery satin stitches throughout this article which gives you an idea of how to embroider. Just like these satin stitches, there are feather stitches.

Also, while doing a satin stitch, we have to ensure the stitches are not pulled too tightly as it will distort the fabric whereas, keeping it to lose will sag the stitch. To remove these two problems, it will be advisable to use an embroidery hoop to hold the fabric properly. If the material is taut, the satin stitch will be simpler to do.

1. Petal Satin Stitch

It is one of the primary and most used stitches in satin embroidery, and it is pretty easy to obtain.

Steps to create petal satin stitch:

First, draw a flower or petal for easier stitching.
Divide the petal in half and come up through the top of the petal and then come back down in the middle at the edge of the flower circle.
Then come up from one of the halves of the center of the petal and come back down at the middle of the flower circle, then do the same thing by coming up from the edge of the petal and going back down at the edge of the flower circle. Complete the first half before moving on to do the other half and do the same.

2. Two-Tone Satin

This satin stitch is a classic take on the embroidered leaf, which is done with a fishbone stitch.

Steps to create Two-tone Satin stitch:

Draw a leaf pattern on the fabric and divide it with a centerline. You should have three lines for making the steps easier; name them A, B, and C.
First, bring the needle out from the top tip of line B and put it in through line B again but keep a small distance from the first point.
Now bring the needle out from the point close to the tip of line A. put it in through a point in line B relative to the 2nd point. Again pull the needle out through a point very close to the tip of line C.
This process of putting in the needle through A and C will follow and connect lines A-B and B-C. and avoid any space between the stitches.

3. Scroll Satin Stitch

This stitch reminds me more of a ‘wave’. Indeed, it is a gorgeous stitch to fill in patterns. It can also make excellent-looking borders or can be utilized as a decorative stitch in different embroideries. Scroll stitch is usually worked from left to right.

Steps to create Scroll Satin stitch:

Bring out the needle from the left edge of the stitch line. From a short distance towards the right, take the needle in and out of the fabric from either side of the stitch line. Keep the thread beneath the needle while you do this. Do not pull out the needle completely.
Next, revolve the thread around from under the needle again such that it forms a circle, then pull the needle out completely to get a stitch.
Continue this given pattern of action of making circles around the needle as you progress towards the right.

4. Bud Satin Stitch

This type of stitching is similar to petal satin stitching, and it is pretty easy to do it.

Steps to create Bud satin stitch:

Draw a small circle-shaped bud with a centerline for your guidance.
The centerline does the same as the petal-satin stitch for both the half without having any space between the stitches.

5. Pointed- Leaf

Most satin stitches don’t have a pointed end, but this pointed-leaf satin stitch is for having that perfect pointed-end leaf stitch that everyone wants.

Steps to create pointed leaf stitch:

For your reference, draw a figure of what you want.
Begin from the base of the leaf and put the needle through the top of the leaf. Follow the same direction until you reach the top edge of the leaf, then come back down in a similar way without keeping any space between the stitches.

6. Oval Satin Stitch

This classic satin stitch can be stitched in various directions. Based on the size of the oval you want, you can either do vertical or horizontal stitches.

Steps to create Oval-Satin stitch:

Draw an oval shape for your assistance.
Take the needle down straight across from where you brought the needle up on the opposite side of the oval you are filling.
Bring the needle up on the shape where you started near where the needle came up on the previous stitch.
Continue this process till the oval shape is filled, and you will get your desired stitch.

7. Needle Painting

There is no shock that the needle painting is called that. It is a painting with your hand sewing needle and embroidery thread, embroidering realistic-looking designs with tiny and straight stitches, which almost look like paint strokes.

Steps to create Needle Painting stitch:

The individual portion of the design is outlined with a split stitch, and then the inside is filled by the long and short stitches, enclosing the outline.
While doing the needle painting, put the fabric with the design on into your frame or hoop, making sure it is taut.
You will require to take many embroidery needles.
Thread your needle with a single strand of embroidery thread.
Do this for all the needles.

8. Slanted- Flat

This stitch is very similar to the fishbone stitch. The difference is that this stitch can not give sharp ends, and therefore is not appropriate for leaves with sharp and tapering ends.

Steps to create Slanted-flat stitch:

First, draw four curved lines for your help and name them A, B, C, and D, keeping a minimal distance between each of them.
Bring the needle out from line A, then put it in through line C. Please give it a slight slant.
Bring the needle out from line D and put it through inline B. again, bring out the needle through line A and continue the same process. Keep in mind to keep the stitches close to each other.
The only way for a neat pattern is to keep the points on A and D parallel with each other. Similarly, keep the points on B and C parallel to each other.
Remember to keep the needle a bit slanted to have the stitch that you want.

Conclusion

We hope that you have understood the types of embroidery satin stitches and how to do it through this article. You should keep in mind that practice makes a man perfect, so keep stitching and you will see better results in front of your eyes.

T-Shirt Cutting Techniques With Step By Step Tutorials

June 27, 2021 by Harshitha Leave a Comment

T-Shirt Cutting And Tying Techniques:

When you are in a position when you have full of old t-shirts in your wardrobe, but you no longer want to wear them as they are not in fashion, make those t-shirts into cool designs using the t-shirt cutting techniques which are all ‘do it yourself’ techniques at home quickly. Check out some oversized t shirt cutting ideas in different styles.

Muscle Tee Cut Up:

sleeveless muscle tee cutting — Pinterest

Pick up an old t-shirt, cut the sides of the t-shirt all the way down and leave some 4-5 inches from below. You can decide the width of the shoulder strap you want and cut accordingly. Stretch your cuts so that the fabric doesn’t look like its cut unevenly.

Front Tie T-Shirt:

A cute way to cut a t-shirt will be to turn it around into a tie-up crop top that will instantly elevate your chic quotient.

Start with ripping the sleeves. If you are still unsure of how to cut the sleeves off the t-shirt evenly, then just take a marker and draw the cuts first. You can do the same for the hem and the neck.
Make those lines on your t-shirt as shown in the picture. Remember to cut the hem making that V-shape as shown in the picture.
One cut in the middle will render those tie-ups.

Cold Shoulder T-Shirt Cut Out:

With cold shoulder tops being one of the hottest trends of the season. Opt to re-invent one of your old favorites instead of buying a new cold shoulder top. You need to just cut out the shoulders. We suggest you style it up further by wearing it the knotted way.

One Shoulder Tee Cut Off:

Give your old t-shirt a fresh one-shoulder look by t-shirt cutting techniques on one sleeve of the t-shirt from the shoulder portion to below the sleeve portion. A small strip of cloth will be there in the neck of the t-shirt and then the cut out which will make the t-shirt very casual. A go-to option of a t-shirt it is if you are going out with your friends.

Men’s T-Shirt Into Dolman Tee:

How to turn a baggy men t-shirt into a cool outing t-shirt by t-shirt cutting techniques is a must know.

Cut the neck of the t-shirt, making the neck a bit wider for the t-shirt like an off-shoulder style.
Now cut the below portions of the sleeves continuing to the bottom of the shirt on both sides.
Sew the cut portion from the side below of the t-shirt to the below part of the sleeves of both sides.
It will make the t-shirt a great Dolman style t-shirt.

Fringe Tee:

Again, a no-fuss DIY t-shirt cutting needs you to cut the bottom of the t-shirt infringes. The thickness of the fringe does not matter but, the thinner the fringe, the better they look.

Fringes are one of the popular ways of t-shirt cutting around the world. The fringes look very beautiful.

In the below of the t-shirt or wherever you are okay to show your skin mostly 14-15 inches from the waistline is okay to make fringes. Start drawing straight lines ½ inches apart from each other. Then cut out the fringes with t-shirt cutting techniques.

Wing Back Tee:

Using t-shirt cutting techniques, give t-shirt design in the back of the t-shirt, which will make you look very edgy yet casual.

First, cut the back portion of the t-shirt into a square with the lower part of the square attached to the t-shirt.
Accumulate the two ends of the square together and join that portion with the back-neck part of the t-shirt and finely sew it.
It will give a butterfly look in the back portion of the t-shirt.

Lace Tee:

Lace is a type of fabric or material which can give a t-shirt kind of a feminine look.

You can cut-out the t-shirt along the lines from the top edge of the sleeves if you want to add lace in the shoulder or the sleeve portion of the t-shirt.

In case you want to add laces in the mid-portion of the tee, cut the front mid-portion of the t-shirt in a triangular shape, the narrow part in the neck portion, and the broader part of the triangle in the lower portion of the t-shirt.

In the cut-out portion, sew the laces whichever style you want to attach. The lace should be of appropriate length and width. You can also cut the sleeves in half to make the t-shirt more fashionable using t-shirt cutting techniques.

Cut Out Tee:

Just like the look in the cold shoulder t-shirts that are cutouts in the shoulder portions only, those cutout designs you can make inside the t-shirt below the neck portion of the t-shirt. The cutouts will be alongside the neck portion in polygons or maybe diagonal shaped.

Draw the part which you want to cut out with chalk beforehand. That is how you can give a fresh design with t-shirt cutting techniques.

Tie Up Sleeves Pattern Tee:

A diagonal cut out portions in your long-sleeved t-shirts using t-shirt cutting techniques can be an eye-catchy look.

Take a t-shirt in which you want to do this ‘Do it yourself’ craft. Cut the sleeves of the t-shirt diagonally like triangles. The loose ends have to be tied with each other giving a creative yet fresh look in the t-shirt—an excellent option for a casual daylight summer outing.

Your old t-shirt using t-shirt cutting techniques and convert it into workout t-shirts.

Make a workout t-shirt, cut the t-shirt in the sleeves portion and neck portion, and make it like a tank top t-shirt. Cut slightly along the below part of the t-shirt giving it a slight crop top feel.

Attach a long and thin piece of cloth and join the two sleeves in the back portion of the t-shirt. Make sure the fabric is tightly joining the sleeves in the back.

Blade Cut Heart Tee:

basic white tee into chic top — Pinterest

Cutouts can be of different designs and patterns using t-shirt cutting techniques. Make a design of the heart before in the back portion of the t-shirt like a heart with lines or fringe lines that need to be cut. Then cut out carefully with blade or scissors only the marked parts not making the back wholly open but as a cutout design inside the heart. Slay your back of the t-shirt with this look.

Neckline Blade Cut Tee:

Make straight lines in the top of the t-shirt with gaps between one line to another with chalk. Then cut the portions carefully with a blade or a scissor giving the t-shirt a great neckline cut-out design. You can also make the t-shirt sleeveless.