The Little Pocket on Women’s Underwear Actually Has a Function!

We tend to overthink in life. Not just about the big stuff, but also about the small questions. Why is furniture mostly made brown? Why do walls come mostly in white color? Why is there are pocket in my pants?

Well, mostly the answers to these small silly questions are so obvious that when they hit you, you are going to be even more confused than you didn’t figure it out for yourself.

Underwear is the most common and universal piece of clothing all over the world. All ages, all genders, all nations. The underwear comes in all sizes and shapes – thongs, French cut panties, G-string, classic briefs, etc.

However, all over the world, they have one thing in common – they all have a “small pocket” right in the middle, where the most intimate parts on our body are placed. Even man’s underwear have that!

Have you ever wondered – is there a purpose for this? It has to be! Otherwise, the sewing companies all over the world simply can not make the same mistake over and over again.

Well, here’s the answer. The “little pocket” is not a pocket at all, because the purpose is not putting something inside it.

It’s actually called a gusset. A gusset is “a triangular or rhomboidal piece of fabric inserted into a seam to add breadth or reduce stress from tight-fitting clothing.”

This definition explains the purpose. Especially in the 21^st century, ruled by capitalism, even necessities became big corporation names. Such as Victoria’s Secret, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani, etc.

And to be plagiate protected, they have to invent new ideas for the style and the look, the material of the underwear, etc. With all the diversity of materials and shapes underwear are made today, such as elastic bands, crochet, PVC, polyester, satin, etc, comfort is the last thing on mind buying them.

Se*iness and trend are why most people buy underwear and their sole purpose – making you comfortable and protecting your intimate hygiene come in the last place nowadays.

That’s why all underwear has the gusset, which is always made from fine cotton, adding extra comfort in uncomfortable and tight materials.

Sources:

https://www.ohmymag.co.uk/health/this-is-what-the-little-pocket-in-women-s-underwear-is-really-for_art157.html

https://healthoverdosed.com/health/women/pocket-womens-underwear/

https://www.entertainmentwise.com/this-is-why-ladies-have-a-little-pocket-in-their-panties/

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13 IKEA Planter Hacks for the Ultimate Outdoor Patio Garden

1- USE A COLORFUL COLANDER

The best thing about this hanging GEMAK Colander hack? The holes in the bottom will drain out excess water if you're heavy-handed with your pouring.

2-  GARDEN ON THE GO

Here's even more proof that IKEA's RASKOG Cart is useful in every space in your home. When there's a threat of bad weather, you can scoot your beloved succulents inside and out of harm's way.

3- ADD SOME BAMBOO FLAIR

Don't you think succulents and bamboo just belong together? Originally this planter was a dish set, but now it's a standout accessory for your backyard.

4- COVER AN UGLY WALL

These outdoor panels cover up a not-so-pretty brick wall that was a major eyesore in this backyard. The best part about this hack is that you can fill it up to your heart's content.

5- STACK TWO POTS TOGETHER

Why only use one KARDEMUMMA Plant Pot when you can use two stacked on top of each other for an even higher, more dramatic walkway?

6- GROW SOME STRAWBERRIES

Instead of filling this IKEA organizer with what it's intended to hold —plastic bags — it takes on a brand new life out back when you use it as a vertical farm for fresh fruit.

7- MAKE A CHIC CENTERPIECE

A portable garden means you can tote this guy inside when the weather starts to cool down. To water, just open up the door and mist the soil inside.

8- UPGRADE YOUR RAILINGS

When two of IKEA’s MOLGER floating shelves are combined together, you get this classic plant stand that’s basically made for anyone with a tiny balcony.

9- MAKE OVER YOUR EXISTING PIECES

Are you over your IKEA LACK table? Turn the popular piece into a graphic wall mounted garden — a savvy wire grid will keep the soil and succulents in place.

10- USE A SHOWER CADDY

Tiny patio? Transform the surrounding walls into your garden, instead of taking up valuable ground space. That way, you'll have just as much greenery, plus way more walking area.

11- GANG A TINY GARDEN

This adorable planter and lantern combo doesn’t offer any literal light, but will keep your walkway or patio happy and vibrant.

12- MAKE A DUAL-SIDE WINDOW BOX

The trick to keeping this basket from IKEA’S ANTONIUS system in place is pure genius: The hacker just cut the wiring down the middle and squeezed the sides around the railing on a porch.

13- TURN SUCCULENTS INTO WALL ART

The chain hanger on this repurposed IKEA’s LACK tabletop means you can hang it outside and then tote it inside when the cold weather sits in and showcase it in any room in your house.

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How to Upcycle a Simple Picture Frame

by Erin Freuchtel

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What You'll Be Creating

In this tutorial you will learn how to make a wooden insert with a few simple tools and a bit of paint or wood stain, and then add it to a plain picture frame to dress it up. Use the perfect paint color to make custom frames that complement your favorite photos.

Supplies

• Picture frame
• Piece of Lauan plywood as big as the frame you are using
• Paint or stain
• Pencil
• Superglue
• Sandpaper
• Scroll saw
• Drill and drill bit

1. Making the Wooden Insert

Step 1 

Remove the glass and backing from your frame. Make sure to put the glass in a safe place. Lay the frame back side up on the piece of Lauan.

Step 2

Trace around the inside perimeter of the frame. If there is a straight edge, take advantage of it and incorporate it when tracing. 

Step 3

Decide what size photo you would like to place in your frame. Center and trace a rectangle with the correct dimensions inside the rectangle you previously drew.

Step 4

Cut around the outer perimeter of the frame insert. Once it is cut, test fit it in the frame. If there are any issues with fit, make any adjustments needed for a good fit.

Step 5

Next, cut the inner rectangle and make any adjustments needed for a good fit.

Step 6

Sand any rough edges of the insert.

Step 7

Finally, give your frame insert a coat of paint or stain! This is your chance to add a pop of color and style to your upcycled project. Be sure to only paint one side of the insert. This allows for better bonding of the glue when installing the insert.

2. Assembling the Frame

Step 1

Once the print or stain has dried, do one more test fit to make sure your frame goes together well. Make sure to add the glass and backing back to the frame during this step.

Step 2

Once you have determined you have the perfect fit, apply superglue to the back of the insert. Install the insert with the frame facing up. The glue should be in contact with the glass. Allow the glue to dry, and your new frame is ready to display!

Congratulations! 

Now you are ready to dress up your walls! Using multiple sizes of frames and different colors for the inserts, you can add a bit of flair to any room with this simple yet stylish woodworking project. The possibilities are endless with this project. Just pick the right shade of paint and you are ready to make the perfect custom frames!

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How to Upcycle a Simple Picture Frame

by Erin Freuchtel

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What You'll Be Creating

In this tutorial you will learn how to make a wooden insert with a few simple tools and a bit of paint or wood stain, and then add it to a plain picture frame to dress it up. Use the perfect paint color to make custom frames that complement your favorite photos.

Supplies

• Picture frame
• Piece of Lauan plywood as big as the frame you are using
• Paint or stain
• Pencil
• Superglue
• Sandpaper
• Scroll saw
• Drill and drill bit

1. Making the Wooden Insert

Step 1 

Remove the glass and backing from your frame. Make sure to put the glass in a safe place. Lay the frame back side up on the piece of Lauan.

Step 2

Trace around the inside perimeter of the frame. If there is a straight edge, take advantage of it and incorporate it when tracing. 

Step 3

Decide what size photo you would like to place in your frame. Center and trace a rectangle with the correct dimensions inside the rectangle you previously drew.

Step 4

Cut around the outer perimeter of the frame insert. Once it is cut, test fit it in the frame. If there are any issues with fit, make any adjustments needed for a good fit.

Step 5

Next, cut the inner rectangle and make any adjustments needed for a good fit.

Step 6

Sand any rough edges of the insert.

Step 7

Finally, give your frame insert a coat of paint or stain! This is your chance to add a pop of color and style to your upcycled project. Be sure to only paint one side of the insert. This allows for better bonding of the glue when installing the insert.

2. Assembling the Frame

Step 1

Once the print or stain has dried, do one more test fit to make sure your frame goes together well. Make sure to add the glass and backing back to the frame during this step.

Step 2

Once you have determined you have the perfect fit, apply superglue to the back of the insert. Install the insert with the frame facing up. The glue should be in contact with the glass. Allow the glue to dry, and your new frame is ready to display!

Congratulations! 

Now you are ready to dress up your walls! Using multiple sizes of frames and different colors for the inserts, you can add a bit of flair to any room with this simple yet stylish woodworking project. The possibilities are endless with this project. Just pick the right shade of paint and you are ready to make the perfect custom frames!

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Create a Block Letter Embroidered Baby Bib

by Megan Eckman

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What You'll Be Creating

Personalized gifts make the best gifts, especially when it comes to little ones. We'll be embroidering a monogrammed bib with the iconic alphabet blocks. It's a great project for anyone who has a baby shower coming up.

What You'll Need

• Iron-on transfer pencil or pen
• Alphabet printout 
• Iron
• Embroidery needle
• Embroidery floss
• Scissors

1. Decide on Your Letters

Step 1

Print out the alphabet (linked in the sidebar). The letters are reversed to make transferring them to the bib even easier.

Step 2

Decide whether you'll do two letters or three. Will you spell out the child's name? Or just use their initials? For my bib, I'm using two letters to spell out the initials of my friend's little one.

2. Transfer the Letters to Your Bib

Step 1

Cut out the letters that you've decided to use. Leave a nice white space around them to make ironing easier.

Step 2

Using your iron-on pencil or pen, outline the block letters that you chose in the last step. Trace over the outside square, the top and bottom of every stripe, and the outline of the letter.

Step 3

Set your iron to its highest setting (usually cotton) and let it heat up.

Step 4

Arrange your letters on the bib with the iron-on pencil side down. Make sure they are arranged to read correctly left to right.

Step 5

Carefully iron the small letter blocks for 10 to 20 seconds. Be careful, the iron is hot.

Step 6

Set your iron aside and carefully pull back the paper. You should now have light outlines of the letters on your bib.

3. Pick Your Colors

Step 1

Decide whether you'll do two colors, three colors, or four. Will you keep the colors with each block to mirror them or flip them? 

Step 2

Thread your embroidery floss into your needle. It will depend on how textured your fabric is how many strands you want to use. Some people like to use the whole six strands and others prefer to use three. The more textured your fabric (or the faster you want to fill things in), the more strands you will use.

4. Stitch the Outside of the Block

Step 1

Start on an inside corner. This way there's less pressure since it's not the outside of the square. I'm using the back stitch for the outline. If you would prefer to use thesplit stitch, that will work perfectly too.

Step 2

Continue around the inside of the box.

Step 3

Once you have the inside of the box stitched, start on the outside of the box using the same stitch. After this, you will have the outline for the box.

5. Fill in the Block

Step 1

Here's where you get to pick your stitch again. You could do a satin stitch like me. You could go around twice with back stitches again to fill in the area. Or you could use the seed stitch. Since the bib is made of an absorbent material, it will be harder to fill in the space than it would be on cotton fabric.

Step 2

Fill in the box using the stitch of your choice.

6. Stitch the Letter

Step 1

Now we get to do the fun part! Using the split stitch, start to work your way around the outline of the letter, starting in a corner.

Step 2

Slowly work your way around the entire letter until you have it outlined.

Step 3

Once you have the outline of the letter, you can start to fill it using the stitch of your choice, whether that's the satin stitch or the seed stitch. I'm using the satin stitch. Since the fabric is so textured, I like to go back between my stitches for a second pass to make it darker.

Step 4

Stitch in the entire letter.

7. Stitch the Letter

Step 1

Start again in a corner and work your way across the block using the same stitch that you did for the outline of the box, whether that's a back stitch or the split stitch.

Step 2

Once you have the outlines of the stripes, you can go in with the same stitch you used to fill the box, whether that's the back stitch, the satin stitch, or the seed stitch, and work to fill in the alternating stripes.

Step 3

Work your way through all of the stripes and fill them in to your liking.

8. Stitch the Second Letter

Step 1

Now that you have one block finished, it's time to move on to the second block! Simply repeat the process you used for the first one.

You've Just Embroidered an Adorable Baby Bib!

There's no telling how long this bib will stay clean, but it will definitely make a wonderful gift for friends and family. The printout of the alphabet can be used to embroider just about anything from clothes to tea towels, so have fun!

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