Instructables: exploring - technology - soft-circuits - thread - etextile http://www.instructables.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:38:45 PDT BLOX v1.01 eTextiles: How to Select a Needle http://www.instructables.com/id/eTextiles-How-to-Select-a-Needle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/1D7R/GYKBHTUH/FMA1D7RGYKBHTUH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/1D7R/GYKBHTUH/FMA1D7RGYKBHTUH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/1D7R/GYKBHTUH/FMA1D7RGYKBHTUH.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Needle options for hand sewing with conductive thread. Lacis in Berkley, California is my online source of hand sewing needles Best needles to use with 4ply conductive thread from Silverell John James Tapestry size 24 John James Chenille size 24  Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tut...
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Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:36:58 PST
Weaving: Straight circuits with LEDs http://www.instructables.com/id/Weaving-Straight-circuits-with-LEDs/
Weaving: Straight circuits with LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/4BID/FNNJYIG5/F6Z4BIDFNNJYIG5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/4BID/FNNJYIG5/F6Z4BIDFNNJYIG5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/4BID/FNNJYIG5/F6Z4BIDFNNJYIG5.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Another project for the weavers and hopefully a source of inspiration for the non-weavers. 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 fab...
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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:08:52 PST
Free and Dirty Conductive Thread- http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-and-Dirty-Conductive-Thread-/
Free and Dirty Conductive Thread- - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/VH7M/FNNK168B/F5DVH7MFNNK168B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/VH7M/FNNK168B/F5DVH7MFNNK168B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/VH7M/FNNK168B/F5DVH7MFNNK168B.SMALL.jpg Lftndbt Strip insulated wires to harvest the valuable copper "thread" for E-textile projects.In this I'ble I will show you my method, of stripping insulated waste cable for E-textile projects.Why pay for expensive conductive thread when there is a cheap and available source at our finger tips.Todays electro...
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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:01:04 PST
Multi-conductor Fabri-Cable Assemblies aka Conductive Thread encased in Bias Tape http://www.instructables.com/id/Conductive-Thread-encased-in-Bias-Tape/
Multi-conductor Fabri-Cable Assemblies aka Conductive Thread encased in Bias Tape - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/2NWC/FNI43QZL/FIL2NWCFNI43QZL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/2NWC/FNI43QZL/FIL2NWCFNI43QZL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/2NWC/FNI43QZL/FIL2NWCFNI43QZL.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning A method of attaching conductive thread to a something, Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lounge! Select bias tape that supports your design.There are many choices: single fold, narrow, wide and double fold.Fabric choices would includ...
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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:05:42 PST
Weaving: Clasped Weft with LEDs http://www.instructables.com/id/Weaving-Clasped-Weft-with-LEDs/
Weaving: Clasped Weft with LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/JTM7/FNI3Y3PU/FQXJTM7FNI3Y3PU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/JTM7/FNI3Y3PU/FQXJTM7FNI3Y3PU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/JTM7/FNI3Y3PU/FQXJTM7FNI3Y3PU.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning 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....
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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:04:12 PST
Conductive Thread attached to Fabric Trim http://www.instructables.com/id/Conductive-Thread-attached-to-Fabric-Trim/
Conductive Thread attached to Fabric Trim - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/T1AI/FNGV7KF6/FXIT1AIFNGV7KF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/T1AI/FNGV7KF6/FXIT1AIFNGV7KF6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/T1AI/FNGV7KF6/FXIT1AIFNGV7KF6.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning A method of attaching conductive thread to a garment  or fabric. Instructables video of how to construct FabriCable Assemblies.   Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lounge! Select a trim that complements your design scheme.Store bough...
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Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:38:04 PST
Weaving with Conductive Thread: Clasped Weft http://www.instructables.com/id/Weaving-with-Conductive-Thread-Clasped-Weft/
Weaving with Conductive Thread: Clasped Weft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/C8UZ/FNGV7KG1/F47C8UZFNGV7KG1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/C8UZ/FNGV7KG1/F47C8UZFNGV7KG1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/C8UZ/FNGV7KG1/F47C8UZFNGV7KG1.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Weaving with conductive thread to create electronic cloth. Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lounge! UPDATE -  My article on How to Weave the Starlight Table Runner is published in Nov/Dec 2012 issue of Handwoven Magazine. online downloa...
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Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:29:48 PST
Machine Embroidery covering Conductive Thread http://www.instructables.com/id/Machine-Embroidery-covering-Conductive-Thread/
Machine Embroidery covering Conductive Thread - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/GRM0/FN82WTDF/FXMGRM0FN82WTDF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/GRM0/FN82WTDF/FXMGRM0FN82WTDF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/GRM0/FN82WTDF/FXMGRM0FN82WTDF.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning A method of attaching conductive thread to fabric. Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lounge! Place your sewing machine on zig-zag or button hole setting.Place conductive thread on the fashion side of the fabric, centering it under the...
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Sat, 8 Nov 2008 09:55:39 PST
Conductive Thread inside a Fabric Bias Tube aka Tubes of Conductiveness http://www.instructables.com/id/Conductive-Thread-inside-a-Fabric-Bias-Tube/
Conductive Thread inside a Fabric Bias Tube aka Tubes of Conductiveness - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/9FBG/FN84QYPI/F6K9FBGFN84QYPI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/9FBG/FN84QYPI/F6K9FBGFN84QYPI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/9FBG/FN84QYPI/F6K9FBGFN84QYPI.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning A method of attaching conductive thread to fabric. Great application when you can't, or don't, want to sew the conductive threads into your garment. Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lounge! Lay out fabric to cut bias strip.Bias of th...
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Fri, 7 Nov 2008 06:43:24 PST
Yarn with Conductive Thread Core http://www.instructables.com/id/Yarn-with-Conductive-Thread-Core/
Yarn with Conductive Thread Core - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/EK3Z/FN4H8TP7/FJWEK3ZFN4H8TP7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/EK3Z/FN4H8TP7/FJWEK3ZFN4H8TP7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/EK3Z/FN4H8TP7/FJWEK3ZFN4H8TP7.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning A method of attaching conductive thread to fabric. Want more eTextile How-To DIY eTextile videos, tutorials and projects? Then visit The eTextile Lounge! Felted wool rovings rolled into big fattys! Thread a darning needle with conductive thread. Feed darning needle thru the core of the ...
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Thu, 6 Nov 2008 15:43:49 PST