Introduction: ETextiles: Sewing Machines and Conductive Thread
Using conductive threads with your home sewing machine.
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6 Comments
1 year ago
I am curious where you had been sourcing the mitsufuji thread. I have found their site, but no actual outlet to purchase it.
Question 3 years ago on Introduction
Hey Lynn, thank you very much for this instructable. Could you write down the specs (diameters, etc) of the different threads you use for sewing with the machine?
6 years ago
Hey Lynn. Thanks for this instructable. Wondering if any of the two machine threadable fibers are steel based or ferrous? Thanks.
11 years ago on Introduction
What's couching? How are couches related to electronics?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Couching is a sewing term. It is when you sew either by machine or by hand a thread to a fabric by using a secondary thread over the original thread. Generally used in embroidery techniques.
Couching as a thinking term - Hackerspaces, schools and thinking zones should have couches to nap on because that interstitial space between awake and sleep is the best for brainstorming electronic projects.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Haha, the second answer is funny, thanks.