How to Make LED Embroidery!

The folks at Craftzine has an awesome video tutorial on how to make LED embroidery for those of you trying to mix LEDs with your latest embroidery.

This picture of a frog catching fireflies is embellished with lights that bring the bugs to life. Conductive thread is the magic ingredient, bridging the gap between rigid metal and soft floss. To make a stitched scene light up, combine traditional embroidery techniques with a few common electronics components. The possibilities are endless, and the result is an artful conversation piece.

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One Response to How to Make LED Embroidery!

1. apex says:

   September 30, 2010 at 9:11 am

   Great video. LED looks great on hats and halloween costumes