3 Ways to Use El Wire

Step 3 Basic Application

This is probably the simplest technique for adding el wire to a fabric that doesn't fray. 

Determine the points at which you want the el wire to run over the front of the fabric, and where it will dip back underneath.  This gives you crisp edges and produces a better finish than if you were to overlap the wire and tape off the parts that you don't want glowing.

If you are using a fabric that frays, make sure to dot these places with fray check or white glue.

Make small slits in the fabric at these point.  Feed the wire through the fabric, and secure with invisible thread by hand.  The last image shows you what the back side of this piece looks like.  Not a bad idea to secure the loops on the back with your invisible thread or glue.

Easy!