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July 27th, 2011 2

Circuit boards got you down? Why not add some flexibility to your projects with the LED Sewing Kit from the Maker Shed? This simple and fun kit includes everything you need to get started in soft electronics. Add some luminescence to your cross stitch or headlights to your hoodie! Need more inspiration? Check out Make: Projects or follow the instructions in Becky Stern’s article from CRAFT Volume 09.

Features:
(1) Sewable battery holder
(1) CR2032 coin cell battery
(7) Feet of conductive thread (enough for one or two projects)
(2) 5mm LEDs
(1) Metal snap for creating a switch

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