I’ve been organizing the studio so I know there is not a single inch of black satin ribbon. But I looked anyway and found a better solution!

I am beginning to be able to find supplies. Sewing thread, ribbons, ATtiny, mold casting, knitting, wool, weaving, film, LEDs, cables and zippers all in their place. For now.

The beauty of silk dupioni is the variety of gem colors and being able to disassemble the fabric to accentuate the warp and weft.

Doubleweave on the loom The fabric’s weft is a variety of novelty fabrics of varying weights. Detail

Tiny travel multimeter only 3.5″ x 1.75″ Unfortunately this one does not sound on continuity tests

ΩMaterials area for eTextiles, craft-tech, wearable computing and paper computing will be held at the San Mateo Fair Grounds 18 and 19 May 2013. Contact Ally Seeley to be a part of this exciting event!

  Teasing threads apart can be pesky tiresome business. That is until I hacked together a mechanical drafting pencil and a used sewing machine needle. The lead holder firmly grasps the shaft of the sewing machine needle allowing you to separate the weft threads from the warp.  

  It was a day of big talks, but I managed to squeeze in some soldering as I tested parts for Tasmeem. wire strippers lead free solder soldering irons solder tip cleaners solder and a cocktail umbrella  

Supplies: battery holder, 3V CR2032 battery, conductive thread, LED Test and Sew. Sew and Test. GLOW!

How to get an eTextile workshop of electronic novices off to a solid start? Be prepared. Very. Very. Prepared. Start with a basic LED circuit. Add some colour!!! Make enough LED circuit badges for everyone. First day of the workshop we will add 3V battery and an LED sewn in place with conductive thread. I can’t wait to see their […]