Electro-Fashion tutorials

Most people will have decorated the tree with lights or may have even put them on the outside of their house, but how many have thought to use them in a Christmas textiles project? The Electro-Fashion range from Kitronik allows lights to be added to any textiles project and it’s easier than you might think.

Kevin and Tim were at NTU yesterday to see the fantastic projects that the students had created using products from our Electro Fashion range. Four ideas were presented on the day that were all excellent and all very different from each other. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring visit.

This tutorial demonstrates how to use an Igloo PICAXE wearable module to make the on-board LED blink on and off.

This tutorial demonstrates how to use an Igloo PICAXE wearable module to make a sewable E-textiles LED flash on and off.

This tutorial demonstrates how to use the Igloo's on-board push button switch as a momentary switch to turn the on-board LED on and off. The LED will come on while the button is held down and turn off when the button is released.

This Kitronik University course looks at making a conductive hook and loop (Velcro) switch.

This is a tutorial for Igloo, the Sewable PICAXE Controller Board from Kitronik. Tutorial 1: 'Hello World'.

An introduction to our Electro-Fashion wearables range including our E-Textiles tutorials and useful links!

Learn how to make an LED flower power hair accessory using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.

Learn how to make Valentine Magnetic Hearts using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.

The first example we are looking at is by student Harry Gowlett, who designed a purse with built-in LED, fixing the age old issue of searching for change.

Unsure of which needle to use with our conductive thread? This quick guide will help you choose the right needle.

Learn how to how to add sewable LEDs to Easter Bunny Ears in our easy to follow tutorial.

Last February, some first-year Art & Design Students at Nottingham Trent University showed some of their latest creations using Kitronik's own Electro-Fashion range. As a part of their course, each student had to design and make a sewable electronic circuit as a practical application.

All you need to know about conductive thread, LEDs for E-Textiles, coin cell batteries and holders, switches and conductive fabric.

Learn how to quickly and easily thread needles with conductive thread.

Learn how to make a 'Be Seen, Be Safe' LED Belt Band using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.

This Kitronik University course tutorial will tell you how to make a Stud Press Switch.

Learn how to add a standard LED to a beanie hat using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.