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thread is important so that the thread does not pull out
of place and break the loop of the circuit. Just as sew-
ing through the holes of buttons on clothes many times While it may be
ensures they do not fall off, sewing through the holes of
the e-components several times makes strong connec- difficult to find
tions. Like in sewing, small stitches are ideal for a neat,
sturdy product because large, loose stitches in e-textiles e-textile supplies
can allow positive and negative lines to more easily cross
each other and cause shorts. in your local craft
The participants learned about circuitry and sewing, store, they can
but they also got to create! By using buttons, feath-
ers, stickers, fabric markers, and other art supplies, the be found online
bookmarks could be customized to make them person-
ally meaningful. At the WCF we saw incredible creativ- through companies
ity, pride in accomplishment, and joy that transcended
national and language barriers. While we could not be such as SparkFun
happier with the festival results, we would love to see
even more creative ideas. With an adult’s supervision, and Adafruit.
try making your own e-textile at home. If your parent
agrees, you can share your creation on the ICAF Face-
book page. We would love to take a peek! 3

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