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Create something that includes an LED that illuminates as a result of sewing a circuit with conductive thread or connecting directly to the battery.
Design and integrate an on-off switch.
Felt Squares, Foam Shapes (sticky back), LED, Sewable Battery Holder, Coin Cell Battery, Safety Pin, Pliers, Permanent Marker
Here is the front, after pushing the LED legs through the layers to the other side.
Bend the LED legs so they lay flat on the back of the felt.
With pliers (or your fingers, bend about ½” up to a right angle.
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
Attach a safety pin, to attach to a hat, coat, shirt, etc.
Did the LED Illuminate? Follow these troubleshooting steps:
Felt Squares, Foam Shapes (sticky back), LED, Sewable Battery Holder, Coin Cell Battery, Safety Pin, Pliers, Permanent Marker, Sewing Needle and Conductive Thread
Plan your design.
Poke the LED through the felt.