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Make It, Wear It: Wearable Electronics for Makers, Crafters, and Cosplayers
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Create your own stylish, electronics-based wearables―for all experience levels!
This fun TAB guide shows you how to dream up, design, and assemble fashion-forward wearable electronics, garments, and accessories in no time. Make It, Wear Wearable Electronics for Makers, Crafters and Cosplayers clearly explains cutting-edge sewing, crafting, and electronics techniques and features a series of easy-to-follow projects using readily-sourced components and tools. You’ll see how to embed the latest technologies into your garments, including Arduino, color sensors, and Bluetooth―you’ll even explore laser cutting and 3D printing!
Projects
•3D embellished T-shirt•Fiber optic fabric scarf•Festival fun hip pack•Solar backpack•Starlight fiber optic skirt•Programmable sewn circuit cuff•LED matrix clutch purse•And more
Create your own stylish, electronics-based wearables―for all experience levels!
This fun TAB guide shows you how to dream up, design, and assemble fashion-forward wearable electronics, garments, and accessories in no time. Make It, Wear Wearable Electronics for Makers, Crafters and Cosplayers clearly explains cutting-edge sewing, crafting, and electronics techniques and features a series of easy-to-follow projects using readily-sourced components and tools. You’ll see how to embed the latest technologies into your garments, including Arduino, color sensors, and Bluetooth―you’ll even explore laser cutting and 3D printing!
Projects
•3D embellished T-shirt•Fiber optic fabric scarf•Festival fun hip pack•Solar backpack•Starlight fiber optic skirt•Programmable sewn circuit cuff•LED matrix clutch purse•And more
176 pages, Paperback
Published August 29, 2018
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November 8, 2018
Great Inspiration for Costume Projects! I would recommend for sewers or costumers that want to easily add interesting light patterns, like rainbow lights, to make your creations shine.
The two projects I made went together easily and the instructions were really well described and easy to follow. I made the starlight skirt and downloaded the 3D printed holders from thingiverse and made the sewn circuit cuff out of felt. I also downloaded the laser cutter pattern for the scarf but haven't made it yet. The only issue is that there isn't a direct link to the downloads from the book but they are all online at makeitwearitbook(dot)com (replace the dot) and it is a bit hard to find on the publishers website if you google for the title and mhprofessional, look under the Downloads and Resources tab. I did not download the program for the skirt and used a pre-programmed RGB controller instead, it seems to work just fine and lights up in rainbow like the example.
I liked that there were a variety of different types of projects and that they use a lot of new tools. I'll probably try the sewing projects next, since the construction seems pretty simple and I'm excited to use the 3D printer to try to print on fabric. If you have a 3D printer it is a good way to use it for more than just printing keychains or toys.
Overall, a wonderful addition to my sewing and crafting library. I think I'll use the info from the projects, especially the sewable microcontroller for other costumes. I like that the book uses new tools and has clear, well-thought out projects. I would recommend for folks who already make clothes or costumes and want to take it to the next level.
The two projects I made went together easily and the instructions were really well described and easy to follow. I made the starlight skirt and downloaded the 3D printed holders from thingiverse and made the sewn circuit cuff out of felt. I also downloaded the laser cutter pattern for the scarf but haven't made it yet. The only issue is that there isn't a direct link to the downloads from the book but they are all online at makeitwearitbook(dot)com (replace the dot) and it is a bit hard to find on the publishers website if you google for the title and mhprofessional, look under the Downloads and Resources tab. I did not download the program for the skirt and used a pre-programmed RGB controller instead, it seems to work just fine and lights up in rainbow like the example.
I liked that there were a variety of different types of projects and that they use a lot of new tools. I'll probably try the sewing projects next, since the construction seems pretty simple and I'm excited to use the 3D printer to try to print on fabric. If you have a 3D printer it is a good way to use it for more than just printing keychains or toys.
Overall, a wonderful addition to my sewing and crafting library. I think I'll use the info from the projects, especially the sewable microcontroller for other costumes. I like that the book uses new tools and has clear, well-thought out projects. I would recommend for folks who already make clothes or costumes and want to take it to the next level.
July 27, 2021
Alright for a baseline of learning; but, like most craft books, is a little too prescriptivist and I didn't really like many of the designs given. But, technically, a good book.
November 8, 2018
Great Inspiration for Costume Projects! I would recommend for sewers or costumers that want to easily add interesting light patterns, like rainbow lights, to make your creations shine.
The two projects I made went together easily and the instructions were really well described and easy to follow. I made the starlight skirt and downloaded the 3D printed holders from thingiverse and made the sewn circuit cuff out of felt. I also downloaded the laser cutter pattern for the scarf but haven't made it yet. The only issue is that there isn't a direct link to the downloads from the book but they are all online at makeitwearitbook(dot)com (replace the dot) and it is a bit hard to find on the publishers website if you google for the title and mhprofessional, look under the Downloads and Resources tab. I did not download the program for the skirt and used a pre-programmed RGB controller instead, it seems to work just fine and lights up in rainbow like the example.
I liked that there were a variety of different types of projects and that they use a lot of new tools. I'll probably try the sewing projects next, since the construction seems pretty simple and I'm excited to use the 3D printer to try to print on fabric. If you have a 3D printer it is a good way to use it for more than just printing keychains or toys.
Overall, a wonderful addition to my sewing and crafting library. I think I'll use the info from the projects, especially the sewable microcontroller for other costumes. I like that the book uses new tools and has clear, well-thought out projects. I would recommend for folks who already make clothes or costumes and want to take it to the next level.
The two projects I made went together easily and the instructions were really well described and easy to follow. I made the starlight skirt and downloaded the 3D printed holders from thingiverse and made the sewn circuit cuff out of felt. I also downloaded the laser cutter pattern for the scarf but haven't made it yet. The only issue is that there isn't a direct link to the downloads from the book but they are all online at makeitwearitbook(dot)com (replace the dot) and it is a bit hard to find on the publishers website if you google for the title and mhprofessional, look under the Downloads and Resources tab. I did not download the program for the skirt and used a pre-programmed RGB controller instead, it seems to work just fine and lights up in rainbow like the example.
I liked that there were a variety of different types of projects and that they use a lot of new tools. I'll probably try the sewing projects next, since the construction seems pretty simple and I'm excited to use the 3D printer to try to print on fabric. If you have a 3D printer it is a good way to use it for more than just printing keychains or toys.
Overall, a wonderful addition to my sewing and crafting library. I think I'll use the info from the projects, especially the sewable microcontroller for other costumes. I like that the book uses new tools and has clear, well-thought out projects. I would recommend for folks who already make clothes or costumes and want to take it to the next level.
April 4, 2022
I might have not been the right target audience. I got a bit deceived by the title. In this book, the reader learns the very basics of electronics and there is a big focus on making your own clothes or other wearables. On the positive side, the book is easy to read and has plenty of helpful illustrations. Because of that, do not expect a large amount of content.
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