From a skirt that can streak trails of light on the dancefloor to a laptop sleeve that’s the first to know when your’re in a Wi-Fi zone, these projects are made for the wired (or wireless) world. Without sacrificing style or being more complicated than a sixth-grade science class, they integrate sewing with lights, vibrations, and sound to create edgy, attractive accessories and clothing. All is explained in clear, concise language with accompanying illustrations and photos. As for the sewing, Switch Craft, is made for someone who knows the basics, but beginners can choose one of the projects that require no sewing at all.

Switch Craft, is about independence and individuality with fashionable form and function. It’s about technology’s role in empowering women to represent their ideals however they choose. 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction | How to Use This Book

Chapter One: Show Off
Cushion Brite | Antenna Bag | Shiny Clutch | Dancing Queen Skirt | Firefly Bracelet

Chapter Two: Share Alike
Whisper Charm | Petit Four D-Light | Pillow Talk | Lovie Circuits | Urban Blaster

Chapter Three: Work It
Catch Me If You Can | iHoodie | Petal Shuffle | Gadget Gloves | Galaxy Carrier 802.11 | Aromatherapy Sachet

Chapter Four: Play Hard
"Bad Boy" Dog Toy | Seafood Cat Toy | Mii Doll | VooDooDoll

Basics
Basic Switch Materials | Basic Switch Tools | Basic Switch Skills | Basic Switch Elements

Boxed Text
From Edison's Phonograph to the Female Workforce | Let There Be Light | Party Lines and Pillow Talk | "Ghettoblaster" | RFID and your Privacy | How Gadget Gloves Work | 802.11, AirPort, and Wi-Fi: What's in a Name? | Women in Sci-Fi

Patterns, Schematics, and Templates | Glossary | Resources | References | Index

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What to Buy and Where to Find

• Choosing the right magnetic switch for your project

Additional Tips & Instructions

• How to make a vibrating motor set out of an electric toothbrush
• A note on privacy protection for passport, key card, and credit card

Reader Creations

• coming soon (Submit your Switch Craft inspired creations to us: hello [at] iheartswitch [dot] com)

Corrections and Announcements

• Sizing Correction to Aromatherapy Sachet