The history of the sewing machine is fascinating! It features a dramatic intellectual property dispute between Elias Howe and Isaac Singer (of Singer sewing machine fame). You can read more about it here. Click on the image above for patent drawings from the National Archives.

Due: Tuesday, February 15, 2011
See student circuits here

Using the materials and tools introduced in class, construct an interactive circuit out of soft materials. Your circuit should contain at least one output (like an LED or motor) and one switch or sensor. Read the rest of this entry »

Due: Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Read the rest of this entry »

The first New Textiles class of 2011 will be held on Friday February 4th from 2-3pm in room E14-525. If you are interested in taking the course you should plan attend.