This is my first attempt at using Electroluminescent Wire (EL Wire for short) and I'm pretty happy with the results! I bought 3m, complete with battery pack, for £8.95 from glow.co.uk. At first I tried to sew with invisible thread, but my machine didn't like it too much, so this is sewn with a blue cotton thread in zig-zag stitch. Once the wire is turned on, it gives off a strong blue glow, much like the alert system of mobile phones and email devices today. Another benefit of this wire is that it also has a two-speed flash function, as if you've just received a new text message.
I decided upon a simplified envelope icon in blue, white and pink EL Wire. My ultimate aim is to have each coloured wire flash at different times (and to include a pocket on the final garment to store the battery packs in!)
looking good! Slightly jealous. haha On the plus side you wont see the sitching on the catwalk. :D welldone! xx
ReplyDeleteAwsome idea! Have u looked into reflective yarn. Its waaaay too expensive but looks awsome. Not the same as this though. Man ur stuff is awsome! Jealous. Xxx
ReplyDeleteooo i really like it :)
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Oh my goodness Steph you have done so much,I now feel I have not done enough samples...AT ALL.
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing though,love the idea of the flashing envelopes!
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Thanks guys!:)
ReplyDeleteHopefully it'll be a bit neater when I've got it perfected!
Was thinking about something reflective for my QR Code pattern, but I think I'm just going to stick with good ol' fashioned fabric painting for it... Think my garment's going to have enough going on haha!