Join us Wednesday evening for the next episode of Make: Live, our streaming show and tell! It’s our season two premiere, and we’ll take a peek at projects from the new MAKE Volume 29, learn about an innovative dog toy, and hang out together live in the chat. We also give away a fabulous prize […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of Becky’s Workshop, learn to make a headband that glows with your heart beat. First construct a stretchy headband from brocade and grosgrain ribbon, then embed the circuit boards and clip the sensor to your ear. You can find the Beating Heart Headband in MAKE v29, and see the complete how-to on […]
Continue ReadingThis useful “first world solution” to a fly that won’t stay zipped was posted on reddit by user ANatale (warning: NSFW). The original tutorial was written in a vernacular reminiscent of The Wu-Tang Clan’s seminal “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers),” so I’ve just posted the images here.
Continue ReadingI’m happy to present a special playlist of fashion tech Maker Faire videos over on Threadbanger. I’ve picked some of my favorite crafters using technology, and the playlist lets you lean back and watch them almost like a TV show.
Continue ReadingLynne Bruning’s E-Textile Lounge at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011 is a place where anyone can learn to incorporate electronics into their fashion. The techniques she teaches include sewing, soldering, circuit building. The results are beautiful and creative wearables. Watch more videos from Maker Faire Bay Area. Subscribe to the Maker Faire podcast in iTunes, […]
Continue ReadingA friend of mine just posted up the tutorial for these sweet custom high-heeled clipless bike shoes on Instructables, and I must say I’m very impressed! How awesome would you be, biking around town in a pair of these?
Continue ReadingQiaodan “Jordan” Jin Stone was one of the nicest people I met at World Maker Faire NYC. When I first ran into her, she was riding a crazy tread skateboard in a very cute purple plaid skirt. I noticed her unusual glasses right away and we headed into the dark room at the Hall of […]
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