Switch Craft: Battery-Powered Crafts to Make and Sew [Spiral-bound]

alison lewis (Author), Fang-Yu Lin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 28, 2008

F.I.T. meets M.I.T. in Switch Craft, a book of 20 ultra-modern projects that are equal parts fashion and function. From a skirt that can streak trails of light on the dance floor to a laptop sleeve that’s the first to know when you’re in a Wi-Fi zone, these projects are made for the wired (or wireless) world. Without sacrificing style or being more complicated than sixth-grade science class, they integrate lights, vibration, and sound with sewing to create edgy, attractive accessories and clothing. So if you’re ready to take your crafting not only to another level but another frontier, let Switch Craft bring your handiwork into the twenty-first century.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

ALISON LEWIS got her start as the creator and producer of SWITCH (iheartswitch.com), an online DIY blog that showcases technology as modern, crafty, fashionable, and fun. When Alison isn’t exploring New York City boutiques or coasting down a mountain on her snowboard, she teaches Fashion Technology at Parsons School of Design, is the Techno-Fashionista Guru for Verizon FiOS’s TV show MyHome2.0 (2pointhome.com), and produces interactive exhibits for science, history, and children’s museums at Art Guild, Inc.

FANG-YU LIN is a New York–based user-experience designer and information architect. As a new media artist, his artworks have been exhibited internationally.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 144 pages
• Publisher: Potter Craft; Spi edition (October 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307395448
• ISBN-13: 978-0307395443
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 1 x 9.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #814,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alison is a designer with a passion for fashion, beauty and the digital lifestyle. She holds a graduate degree from Parsons School of Design where she has taught fashion technology and fashion communication. As the electronic and media specialist at Art Guild Inc., she integrates movement, sound, and light into museum and exhibit design. In her spare time, when Alison isn't exploring New York City boutiques, she is the techno-fashionista guru for Verizon FiOS's television show MyHome2.0.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing craft creativity, November 1, 2008

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Erich Zainzinger - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Switch Craft: Battery-Powered Crafts to Make and Sew (Spiral-bound)

Switch Craft is a book fully stuffed with the most amazing ideas when it comes to add a little e-textile magic to common objects. Nothing is save, skirts, bracelets, charms cushions and bags, gloves and hoodies, soft toys and even toys for dogs and cats.

Everything gets some magical e-textile dust sewn into it giving those objects a new facet.

The book is for people who like to make stuff but there is no need to be either very experienced in sewing nor in electronics. The simple to follow step-by-step instructions help to build the examples or tweak them for own ideas. It contains sections that explain the basics of sewing and electronic to make sure even very occasional crafters will have no problem to make bags, skirts, hoodies, gloves 'interactive'.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good book for people wanting to learn the basics, February 5, 2009

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T. Zychal "taryn paper" (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Switch Craft: Battery-Powered Crafts to Make and Sew (Spiral-bound)

I got this book as a gift and I love it! What makes SwitchCraft stand out from the rest of the other techno-craft books that I own, is that this book really caters to beginners. Everything is very easy to understand, the illustrations and pictures are very clear and keeps my attention. I like modern style of the projects in the book, very young and fresh...nothing like the typical outdated knitting and popsicle stick type craft projects you usually get these types of books. The spiral bound is great for when you're working. All in all, if you're looking to make cool stuff that isn't going to break your bank account or confuse you to no end, I highly recommend this book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hot, New, How to do!, February 2, 2009

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Phoebe D. Baker - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Switch Craft: Battery-Powered Crafts to Make and Sew (Spiral-bound)

Switch Craft is an amazing book with lots of step-by-step projects. Each project is rated in sewing difficulty and electronics difficulty. The electronics are carefully explained and range from easy to difficult. If you want to add light or sound to a pillow, skirt, quilt, etc. , this is the book for you!