Soft Circuit Workshop: Class 4Connectors, Machine Sewing, and Iron-On Circuits

Sewing notions can be used as connectors and switches for soft

circuits.

Magnetic Snaps

Sparkfun Pacific Trimmings

crimping beads surface-mount LEDs

Sewing Surface-Mount LEDs

Digikey part #160-1402-1-ND Metalliferous

use wire + helping hands to position crimping beads

use the other helping hand to position LED next to bead

solder LED to bead

LED + 2 beads

LED sewn in place

Iron-On Circuits

use a protective layer of cloth when ironing

conductive fabric

do not leave the iron on for too long, as it can discolor the fabric

Machine Sewing with Conductive Thread