Sparkle* TuTu

So you didn't win this Sparkle TuTu given away by Gala Darling?
Dry your eyes, show your radical self-reliance and make one!

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Step 1: Supplies

tutu!
scissors
multimeter
sewing machine
Sparkle from Aniomagic
LED sequins from Aniomagic
thread to match skirt fabric
needle for hand sewing
6 ply conductive thread
4 ply conductive thread
coin cell battery
coin cell battery holder
fray check

shortone says: Dec 9, 2011. 11:49 PM

http://www.instructables.com/id/For-the-Diva/

Just thought I'd let you know I included you in my guide! I'm not sure if the pictures are showing up properly because my internet is a little weird, but hopefully I'll figure it out tomorrow :)

dorkusmonkey says: Aug 15, 2011. 9:46 PM

Do you have any videos of the dress in action?

ninja42 says: Jul 7, 2011. 3:26 PM

Real nice instructable. Good descriptions and use of photographs.

For a while I have been wondering how to either hide or integrate the conductive thread, or just use old-fashioned colored wire instead and hide it in plain sight.

I think the idea to cover it beneath stitches from a sewing machine is excellent, and as a father of a girl I will most likely put it into practice within the next couple of years when over the counter fairy/angel-wings has top upgraded.

Kudos for using a model and a photographer.

laurihart says: Feb 28, 2011. 2:55 PM

I've been working on a similar project, but I bought pre-wired LEDs..18 on ultra thin wire...from Amazon.com. They have an always on, blinking and a running pattern at the click of a switch and come in a bunch of different colors. It takes a couple of "AA" batteries.

By buying prewired, all I have to do is sew them onto my skirt! (yeah, i'm lazy, but if you're looking for a shortcut...)

See ya on the playa!

Lynne Bruning (author) in reply to laurihartFeb 28, 2011. 4:18 PM

Thats a great idea! Do you have a link for this product. Maybe some pictures of your design? Perhaps some other viewers would like to give it a try.

See you in a dust storm!

laurihart in reply to Lynne BruningFeb 28, 2011. 5:13 PM

Yup! The lights are available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001W0YZ1M
and I'll try to post a pic when the project is done. I just finished a little el wire decoration on the bodice. The blinky LEDs go on next!

suayres in reply to laurihartJun 20, 2011. 1:38 PM

I tried the link, and I guess the don't have them any more ( sigh) so I'm going to go with aniomagic. I hope to combine sparkles with polymer clay to make jewelry. I asked the folks there if I could bake them into PC & they say yes, and if it works, I guess I'll have to do an instructable ( gulp!)

katydaisy says: Feb 28, 2011. 1:52 PM

I knew it! I knew the sparkly tutu was you before I saw your name on it!
Good work!
I'm showing Gameshow when he gets home.
Will we get to see it on you in August?

Lynne Bruning (author) in reply to katydaisyFeb 28, 2011. 2:17 PM

Thanks Katy!

dbeck2 says: Feb 27, 2011. 9:39 AM

Can't wait to use this for a ballet production!

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randofo says: Feb 24, 2011. 11:50 AM

How sparkly should I make my tutu? Is there an amount of sparkle that you would advise against?

Lynne Bruning (author) in reply to randofoFeb 24, 2011. 11:59 AM

Its just like glitter baby - there is never enough sparkle!

This tutu has 20 LED sequins. I have to test just how many LEDs I can connect to a Sparkle board. Research. Research. Research.

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randofo in reply to Lynne BruningFeb 24, 2011. 12:05 PM

I can foresee this turning into an arms race.

I can already envision a day when you go into a bar and all the women will be glowing like Times Square.