Electronics and fashion resources
These activities present ideas and step-by-step guidance for making wearable technology projects.
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Flower power hair accessory
This resource provides step by step instructions on how to make a hair accessory which lights up. Photographs are provided for each stage to illustrate the techniques. A small circuit needs to be hidden at the back of the hair accessory, so a miniature cell holder is an ideal component for this project. The circuit...
Lazy daisy skirt with zip switch
This project shows how to embellish a skirt with buttons and embroidered flowers enhanced with LEDs in the centre of each flower. It uses a metal zip as an on/off switch so that when the zip is open the LEDs are off and when it is closed they come on. Each flower is made up of a lazy daisy embroidery stitch with a...
LED brooch with magnetic switch
This resource describes how to make a brooch which uses a magnetic switch to holds it in place on the garment to turn on the LED. The magnetic switch is stitched into one side of the circuit. When the magnet is attached to the switch this joins the circuit making the LED switch on. When the magnet is taken away...
Rudolph the Reindeer Christmas decoration with push switch on/off
This resource describes how to make a Rudolph christmas decoration using a PCB LED that sits under the fabric and lights up when you hold the switch hidden in his cheek. The decoration is made out of felt fabric and is lightly stuffed to give a 3D effect. It uses embroidery stitches to decorate the surface and to...
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| Subject(s) | Design and technology, Electronics, programming and control, Textiles and Fashion |
|---|---|
| Age | 11-14 |
| Published | 2010 to 2019 |
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| Direct URL | https://www.stem.org.uk/cxjkns |
