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Title: Two Dots
Platform: iOS 6.1 or later
Cost: Free (with in-app purchases)

Just about a year ago I reviewed the addictive and fun game, Dots. Now there’s a sequel, Two Dots, and it’s just as addictive and just as fun. But, you don’t have to take my word for it.

Two Dots, The Sequel To Betaworks' Dots, Is A Beautiful Monster http://t.co/CyDtyF66rt by @jordanrcrook

— TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) May 31, 2014

I was up most of the night playing TwoDots. http://t.co/BopcpfxrpB

— DOTS (@playdots) May 31, 2014

There’s a lot of strategy and critical thinking that has to go into successful playing of Two Dots. That’s what makes it so much fun. Teens, or you, playing the game have to figure out what moves are required in order to get to the objective presented by the game. If objectives aren’t reached lives are lost. If all five lives are lost game play halts for a number of minutes. Who wants to stop when ensconced in the fun? And, if you don’t want to stop then you have to figure out how to meet the objectives. It’s a vicious fun cycle.

Check-out the screencast below to learn more and then try it out yourself and with the teens with whom you work. But, be prepared, all schedules should be clear so that you and the teens are free to play for quite awhile.

For more app recommendations, visit the YALSA App of the Week Archive. If you have an app you’d like us to review, let us know!

Per my statement above, I cut down the armhole ruffles quite a bit.  Even still, I feel like these are very pronounced.  ”Hey everyone, check out my armhole ruffles!”   But I’m sure it’s just me and my desire to be inconspicuous (so says the girl who BLOGS).

Cotton voile, how I love it.  The weight and print are perfect for this vintage style.  Because it’s so floaty, I added a ruffle at the hem to weigh it down and balance the silhouette.  And you may recognize that belt - it’s from my vintage shop.  I decided it went perfectly so out it went, into my closet.

The next dress is a doozy:

It’s bright seafoam green!  And synthetic!  But also really fun and cute.  (Via Clever Nettle’s shop.)  I really wish I had taken a “before” photo (I’ve got to remember to do this!) because I changed out the collar.  It seemed like a trend back in the ’60s to make necklines look like they are backwards: high in the front, low in the back like in this dress.  Personally, I’m not a big fan mostly because I don’t like the feeling on stuff on my neck with the exception of a really soft (and loosely applied) scarf.

Back to the neckline: the front was high and wide with a standing collar that came down in a “v” in the back, tied is a bow.  I really liked the bow idea and wanted to retain that.  Here’s what I did:

• Removed the collar (2 pieces) and bias tape.
• Cut a “v” down the front (I put in the dress and pinned the bottom of the “v” so I’d know where to cut).
• Lined up the collar pieces to the front and cut off the access length; sewed down open ends.
• Restitched the collar pieces on by hand (Doing it this way seemed to leave little room for wonky seams even though it takes longer [but it's better then picking out stitches!]).
• Restitched bias tape to areas of neckline that did not have collar pieces sewn to it.
• Created a loop from left over collar to make the bow in the front.
• Stitched
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