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Flexible LED eTextile ribbon array

on17 November 2009 / in LED, Reviews, Supplier

Instructable Craft a flexible ribbon array for multiple LEDs

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Maker Faire Bay Area 2009 Weaving Conductive Cloth Booth

Maker Faire Bay Area 2009 Weaving Conductive Cloth Booth

on25 May 2009 / in Uncategorized

  In 2008 Lynne innovated a hand weaving technique for electrical fabric using conductive thread and LEDs to be used in wearable computers, eTextiles and smart textiles. The ability of the weaver to incorporate electronics into the cloth as it is being woven opens unique craft tech opportunity for the fashion technologist. Maker Faire Booth 2009 How to Do It […]

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Conductive Thread Wind-up

on11 March 2009 / in How To

Instructable Got some thread but too much resistance? Got some wire that’s too thin? Need a special fashion look to complete your eTextile design? In a pinch to finish some soft circuitry? Simply wind-up your own conductive thread/wire with a flick of your wrist!

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Weaving: Straight circuits with LEDs

on21 November 2008 / in How To

Instructables Yet another way to incorporate LED’s, or other hardware, into your weaving project. This type of weave structure has the positive and negative traces on both selvedges (both the left and right side of the fabric), giving you more options for connecting to the power source. My article on How to Weave the Starlight Table Runner is published in […]

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Weaving: Clasped Weft with LEDs

on14 November 2008 / in How To

Instructable Another project for the weavers and hopefully a source of inspiration for the non-weavers. Incorporate LED’s, or other hardware, into your weaving project using the clasped weft technique. Info Added 1 May 2009 An article in weavezine.com May issue has further information concerning this technique. Please enjoy! Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit […]

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Multi-conductor Fabri-Cable Assemblies

on14 November 2008 / in How To

Instructable Encase conductive thread into the folds of pre-made bias tape.

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Conductive Thread attached to Fabric Trim

on13 November 2008 / in How To

Instructable Attach conductive thread to pre-made fabric trim to insulate and embellish craft tech and eTextile DIY projects.

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Fabric Paint covering Conductive Thread

on13 November 2008 / in How To

Instructable Use puff paint to attach and insulate conductive thread to fabric or paper.

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Weaving with Conductive Thread: Clasped Weft

on13 November 2008 / in How To

Instructable Weaving with conductive thread to create electronic cloth. UPDATE – My article on How to Weave the Starlight Table Runner is published in Nov/Dec 2012 issue of Handwoven Magazine. online download from Handwoven website and How to Video on my website.

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Machine Embroidery covering Conductive Thread

on08 November 2008 / in How To

Instructable Use satin stich embroidery to attach and insulate conductive thread to fabric.

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