Powered Flowers for BedazzLED Wearables
Claire Danielle Cassidy
linktr.ee/ClaireDanielleCassidyParticipants in this workshop will create a glowing flower or star appliqué using an assembly of translucent shapes that have been 3D printed onto mesh fabric and illuminated by a pebble light string controlled by an ESP32 controller running WLED.
The appliqué can then be sewn to a hat or tote bag to create a fun, programmable wearable.
All materials to make, program, and power an illuminated flower or star appliqué are provided, along with needle and thread and a knit cap or tote bag to attach it to. Participants can bring their own garments or accessories to use as a base if they prefer. If you bring your own wearable item, please keep in mind that structured garments or accessories which are made from heavyweight fabrics like denim or canvas will work best.
The focus of the workshop will be on physically assembling the illuminated appliqué and sewing it to a garment or accessory. If time permits, we’ll also cover the basics of using WLED to customize illumination patterns and playlists.
If you want to control and change the illumination patterns, it’s easiest to modify WLED on a laptop, though a smartphone or tablet can also work.
About the Workshop Leader
Debra Ansell, who goes by GeekMomProjects online, has been making illuminated wearables for over 15 years and believes that LEDs improve everything. She has published her projects in Make Magazine and on her blog at geekmomprojects.com, and she has exhibited her illuminated clothing and accessories at previous Teardowns.
