Introduction
This simple conductive sewing project can be made with a variety of themes. Our example project uses a Christmas tree, but you can decorate yours any way you want. The circuit is "turned on" when the two button snaps are connected, making for a fun and interactive end project.
If you like this project but don't like sewing, check out our No-Sew Christmas Tree Bracelet Guide.
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Cut some fabric to a length that will fit around your wrist.
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It helps to sew down your parts with regular thread before connecting them with Conductive Thread.
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If you have any embellishments, such as our tree, that you want your parts to sit on top of you should sew them down first.
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Using Conductive Thread, make several TIGHT loops around one of the Orange holes on your battery holder.
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Stitch out to the LED.
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Stitch several TIGHT loops around one of the Black holes on the LED board.
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Tie off your one end of thread, trim any excess.
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A strong electrical connection requires tight loops around the holes. If your connection is bad you can always go back and add more Conductive Thread loops.
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If at all possible, try NOT to use Conductive Thread in the same holes you used to tie down your parts back in Step 2.
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Using Conductive Thread, make several tight loops around one of the white holes on your battery holder.
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Stitch out to the end of your fabric, to where you want your button snap to be.
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Sew down the snap using that same Conductive Thread.
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Using Conductive Thread connect one of the white holes on your LED to the other button snap on the opposite side of your fabric.
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Make sure your snaps are on opposite sides of your fabric. One on top, one on bottom. Otherwise your wristband won't connect!
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Put your battery in and see if things work.
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If your LED is not lighting up, make sure your loops are tight.
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If your LED is not lighting up, make sure you have no loose threads on the back causing shorts.
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If your LED is not lighting up, make sure you connected everything properly.
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If things are STILL not lighting up, try a different battery.
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Using regular thread, fabric glue, or even hot glue, add decorations.
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