Electro-Fashion tutorials
Learn how to create exciting electro-fashion/e-textiles projects with Kitronik. These resources cover everything from step by step basic guides to more ambitious projects, some of which also have a coding element.
Learn how to create exciting electro-fashion/e-textiles projects with Kitronik. These resources cover everything from step by step basic guides to more ambitious projects, some of which also have a coding element.
Mod Your PPE With LEDs - Make An Electro Fashion Face Mask
Emma makes the mundane more exciting with a a simple Electro Fashion face mask mod. Spice up your PPE with LEDs! All that's required is a handful of compoinents and a bit of time. Follow along and make your own!
Looking for inspiration for your next handmade Christmas craft project then look no further.
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.
Electro Fashion Day At Nottingham Trent University
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.
Igloo Tutorial 4: Fading LED - Pulse Width Modulation
This tutorial demonstrates how to use an Igloo PICAXE wearable module to make the on-board LED blink on and off.
Igloo Tutorial 3: Blink - External Digital Output
This tutorial demonstrates how to use an Igloo PICAXE wearable module to make a sewable E-textiles LED flash on and off.
Igloo Tutorial 2: Momentary Switch
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.
How to Make a Hook and Loop Switch
This Kitronik University course looks at making a conductive hook and loop (Velcro) switch.
Getting Started with Igloo: 'Hello World'
This is a tutorial for Igloo, the Sewable PICAXE Controller Board from Kitronik. Tutorial 1: 'Hello World'.
E-Textiles: an Introduction to Our Electro-Fashion Range
An introduction to our Electro-Fashion wearables range including our E-Textiles tutorials and useful links!
How to Make an LED Flower Power Hair Accessory
Learn how to make an LED flower power hair accessory using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.
How to Make Valentine Magnetic Hearts
Learn how to make Valentine Magnetic Hearts using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.
Featuring: NTU Fuzzy Circuits - LED Wallet/Purse
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.
Getting Started with E-Textiles: Choosing a Needle
Unsure of which needle to use with our conductive thread? This quick guide will help you choose the right needle.
How to Add Sewable LEDs to Easter Bunny Ears
Learn how to how to add sewable LEDs to Easter Bunny Ears in our easy to follow tutorial.
Featuring: NTU Fuzzy Circuits - LED Jacket
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.
E-Textiles: a Lesson in Electro-Fashion Components
All you need to know about conductive thread, LEDs for E-Textiles, coin cell batteries and holders, switches and conductive fabric.
Getting Started with E-Textiles: Threading a Needle
Learn how to quickly and easily thread needles with conductive thread.
How to Make a 'Be Seen, Be Safe' Belt Band
Learn how to make a 'Be Seen, Be Safe' LED Belt Band using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.
How to Make a Soft Press Stud Switch
This Kitronik University course tutorial will tell you how to make a Stud Press Switch.
How to Add a Standard LED to a Beanie Hat
Learn how to add a standard LED to a beanie hat using conductive thread in our easy to follow tutorial.