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Nov

15

Many ways to attach conductive thread

November 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Lynne Bruning has been sharing a series of tutes on Instructables for various ways of attaching conductive thread to a garment or project. On November 7, I posted a link to her tutorial for attaching conductive thread with angelina fibers. If you liked that one, you’re also going to want to see these:
Fused fabric with [...]

Nov

7

Use angelina to attach conductive threads

November 7, 2008 | 2 Comments

Lynne Bruning of Instructables has posted a tutorial for attaching conductive threads to a garment or project with angelina fibers. Gorgeous. And smart. See the tute.
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Oct

30

Did you see these?

October 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

(1) Bee Square Fabrics is giving away four half-yard cuts of Zazu fabric by Tina Givens. Enter before November 3.
(2) LollyChops is sharing patterns for fall leaf appliques or cut-outs and Wendy the Bird.
(3) Stacy Hillmer of Bead&Button blog educated us about button strings.
(4) Jenny Ryan of Craftzine.com gave us a sneak peek of Jay McConnell’s [...]

Oct

22

Soft-circuit embroidery fun

October 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

For embroiderers who would like to integrate light or action into their stitching, Craftzine.com has a couple of current posts that will get your current humming. Becky Stern gives the lowdown on several new products, some of which were demonstrated at Maker Faire Austin: the Lilypad E-sewing kit, the Lilypad Pro kit, and Massimo Banzi’s Getting [...]

Oct

12

Astonishing soft-circuit clothing

October 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Becky Stern of Craftzine.com is sharing a video of an astonishing application of soft circuits by Alexander Reed - a dress embellished with butterflies that flap to the wearer’s heartbeat. You’ve got to see the whole story!
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Aug

4

Tutorial: LED firefly booties

August 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Remember this precious entry from the Michael Miller Baby Bootie Contest sponsored by Craftzine.com? In addition to being adorable, these booties by husband-and-wife team Ana Pires and Joao Silva also incorporate soft circuits. The fireflies light up! Craftzine has posted a tutorial for making this sweet set. Get the pattern and instructions. And thanks, Craftzine, [...]

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