Handwoven double plainweave with fantasy yearns, LEDs and beads. This electrically conductive fabric will be used to craft a couture dress that will be shown at Tasmeem Doha Qatar March 2013.  

  In March I’ll be in Doha, Qatar leading a workshop on eTextiles and wearable computing. Thanks to MaxBotix’s sponsorship – 25 international students will be working with MB1000 – EZ1 ultrasonic range finders.   This is the same sensor I used for the haptic coat for the blind, Bats Have Feelings Too (2008).  

  Quadrate LEDs and little tiny weeny crimping beads.

A super simple, educational and tasty method to illuminate the long winter solistice night. Complete DIY How-To instructions are on my Instructibles page. Make a Paper Prototype and mark the electronic circuits   Gather supplies   Cut the gingerbread according to the paper pattern   Include the conductive thread and LEDs   Test the LEDs with a 3V coin cell […]

  Dazzle your dinner guests with twinkling lights in this easy-to-weave e-textile runner. This is a video tutorial for working with the electronic components of the weaving. For complete directions, including the weaving draft, please see the November/December 2012 issue of Handwoven for Lynne Bruning’s original article and the weaving instructions. Handwoven Magazine November/December 2012 download PDF from Handwoven For more […]

    Conductive thread is used to fabricate soft, flexible, and washable electronic circuits. When tested with a multimeter conductive thread will display continuity and resistance. For eTextile projects select a thread with a resistance as close to zero as possible. Do not purchase conductive thread from a vendor that does not state the resistance in ohms/feet.   For more […]

WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE PRESENTATION Sit down, buckle up and blast into the minds of innovative makers of adaptive technology, social interaction fashion and blink & bling costuming.  Moderator Lynne Bruning guides you into the world of wearable computing, textile sensors, Arduinos and EL Wire while exploring Ally Seely’s Touch Glove, ‘The Kid’s” Hug Coat and Matt Pinner’s Technicolor […]

How to thread a needle with conductive thread for hand sewing eTextile, wearable computing and fashion technology projects.

  Apply conductive thread to fabric by using fabric paint. This method not only adheres the thread to the fabric it supports your design aesthetic and protects the circuitry of your wearable tech or eTextile project. How to DIY Instructable about Painting Conductive Thread Circuits For more How to DIY eTextiles, soft circuits, and wearable computing please visit the eTextile […]