Articles for tag: Measurement, Preemies

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Converting Knit Patterns for “Preemies”

If you are the parent of a premature infant, or “preemie,” than you understand the difficulty in finding clothes that fit your little bundle of joy. Even hand-made knitted sweaters and booties are generally not designed with the “preemie” in mind. You can, however, customize standard baby patterns to fit using some basic math and ...

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Your Ideal Size – Size Me Up: Ideal Measurements

Wondering what size you really should be? Well, your ideal body and weight are closely related to your body fat levels. To gauge what size suits you, start by learning about how body fat levels are measured and used. These measurements can help alert you to possible health problems, such as heart disease and diabetes. ...

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How to Measure Your Correct Bra Size

Are you tired of your bra sliding off your shoulders? Do you have four breasts instead of two, the problem might be that you are not wearing the correct bra size. You have seen episodes on Oprah and The Tyra Show addressing the issues of women not wearing the appropriate bra for their size. There ...

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Graduation Gown Sewing Pattern

You will need at least basic sewing skills in order to complete this project. You should take your measurements before you buy your fabric so that you will have a better idea of how much you will need. Materials 3–5 yards of thin, shiny fabric 2 spools of matching thread Snap fasteners Straight pins Butcher ...

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How to Measure for a Men’s Dress Shirt

Learning how to measure for a men’s dress shirt is easy, and it requires nothing more than a tape measure and some patience. Follow this systematic plan, and you get the perfect fit every time. What You Need To get the best fit in readymade men’s dress shirts, you need to know some basic measurements: ...

Strengths and Weaknesses of Research Designs

When conducting research, a given research design must be chosen with the ultimate goal in mind to solve a problem or issue that is pertinent to management. There are various strengths and weaknesses associated with different research designs and this paper will focus on three research designs, providing a brief analysis and explanation of the ...

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The Advantages of the Metric System

We all remember those sessions we had in school that taught us about this strange and foreign concept called the metric system. This system of measurement, which functions on the basis of the number ten no matter how big or small it’s becoming, came with a whole new scale of conversions that American children had ...

Eight Simple Steps to Crown Molding

Crown molding may seem like a difficult task, but with the right tools and knowledge, you can easily install your own crown molding in any room of your house. With a nail gun, miter saw and a coping saw, you can install your own professional looking crown molding in eight simple steps. 1. Cut a ...

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How to Make an Affordable Headboard

Beds without headboards look naked. They just do. But if you are on a limited budget, and just want to have your room look finished, you can easily create your own with a few simple materials. It will be functional, attractive, and make your room look finished. You will only need a few materials. Measuring ...

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How to Measure Windows for Blinds

Measuring windows for custom blinds is something that confuses many do-it-yourselfers. When I recently moved in to a new home, I knew one thing: I had to have custom blinds. When the company I hired to make my blinds came over, I learned how to measure windows for blinds the proper way. Knowing how to ...