LED Shoe Clips Make Your Toes Twinkle

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By Becky Stern
Posted August 5th, 2011
Category Craft, General

Twinkle toes! Make LED ruffles to customize your shoes in this CRAFT video. This easy soft circuit project can get you started in wearable electronics and even may help you find your way in a dark parking lot. They’re perfect for bridesmaids, too.

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For this project you need:

2 LED Sewing Kits (available from Maker Shed)
silky fabric for the ruffle
matching felt
sewing needle and regular thread
2 paper clips
scissors
pencil
pliers

Check out the complete step-by-step tutorial over on Make: Projects.

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5 Responses to LED Shoe Clips Make Your Toes Twinkle

tammy on August 5th, 2011 at 12:26 pm said:

FAB! and perfect for halloween too. (becky’s dress is also amazing! did you make or buy?)

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kat on August 6th, 2011 at 10:14 am said:

Awesome! I love that you can remove the battery. The fabric also makes the LED light less harsh.

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Rachel Hobson on August 6th, 2011 at 11:42 am said:

I love it! Such a fun project, and so well taught, Becky. Frilly-Tech FTW!
And I agree, that dress is amazing – you look beautiful!

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Stacey on November 17th, 2011 at 6:03 am said:

I am also in awe of the dress! Where did it come from?

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Nitya15 on May 15th, 2013 at 11:10 pm said:

well……….
gotta work like this!!!!

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