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IDM Wearables

IDM Wearables

Integrated Design & Media

Author: Bo

Conductive Ribbon: Swatch 13

Attachment to fabric: In this test, the conductive ribbon was sewn to the fabric directly with a sewing machine. Although…
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Posted on: September 15, 2021 Last updated on: September 15, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Bo

Fabric Tape with Sewable Components: Swatch 10

Attachment to fabric: Conductive fabric tape is a “tape” and has adhesive on the back which works pretty well for…
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Posted on: September 13, 2021 Last updated on: September 13, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Bo

Conductive Thread in Bobbin: Swatch 07 and 11

Attachment to fabric: In this test, the conductive thread was sewn to fabric through the bobbin of a sewing machine.…
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Posted on: September 13, 2021 Last updated on: September 13, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Bo

Wire on Fabric with Removable Snaps and Solder: Swatch 05

Attachment to fabric: In this test, the wire is attached to the fabric with a zigzag stitch, completed on a…
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Posted on: September 7, 2021 Last updated on: September 7, 2021 Comments: 1 Written by: Bo

Conductive Thread on Fabric, Couching Stitch 1: Swatch 04 and 08

Attachment to fabric: In this test, the conductive thread is attached to the fabric with a zigzag stitch, completed on…
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Posted on: September 7, 2021 Last updated on: September 7, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Bo

Fabric Tape with Standard (non-sewable) Parts: Swatch 03

Attachment to fabric: Conductive fabric tape is a “tape” and has adhesive on the back which works pretty well for…
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Posted on: September 7, 2021 Last updated on: September 7, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Bo

Copper Tape on Fabric with Solder: Swatch 02

Attachment to fabric: All though copper tape is a “tape” and has adhesive on the back, we found that it…
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Posted on: September 7, 2021 Last updated on: September 7, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Bo

Wire on Fabric with Removable Snaps and Thread: Swatch 12

  Back Side of Swatch Attachment to fabric: TLDR: This swatch is very similar to swatch 05, but instead of…
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Posted on: April 6, 2021 Last updated on: April 6, 2021 Comments: 0 Written by: Bo

How to use a sewing machine

 

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Posted on: March 10, 2021 Last updated on: November 20, 2024 Comments: 0 Written by: Bo

[Tutorial] Solar Phone Charger Bag

holding a solar phone charger bag

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Posted on: March 8, 2021 Last updated on: November 21, 2024 Comments: 1 Written by: Bo

Iron-on interfacing

Conductive fabric cut in a zig zag pattern is used to bring power to a green LED light

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Posted on: March 4, 2021 Last updated on: March 4, 2021 Comments: 4 Written by: Bo
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