I created a fiber optic skirt. I used the Lilypad and attached LED lights along the waistband. The LED lights are intended to meet up with the fiber optics and illuminate the skirt. The copper beads dangle from the waistband and when they come in contact withe conductive fabric it […]
I finally have all the fiber optics sewn into the skirt. I am currently working on sewing the Lilypad and all of its corresponding parts into the skirt. I always think sewing it all into the garment is the most challenging part. I do not know if it works yet […]
I am trying to focus my efforts now on the more technical side of this project. Kevin and Jess were very helpful in finding an alternative option to the rather finicky sound sensor. We decided that a tilt sensor would be a more plausible option. The brass bead will hang […]
I did not get much progress done on the physical skirt last week since I was trying to work with the fiber optics in my weaving. I still need to talk with Jess to figure out how to get those to work. I plan to program my Lilypad and get […]
This week I am continuing to work on my fiber optic skirt. I finally finished my weavings where I incorporate the fiber optics. I am so glad I used them as a test because I got to experience the slippery, tricky nature of working with the fiber optics. I am […]
I am still working on the construction of my skirt. I did not get as far as I had planned during spring break so this week I plan to make a lot of progress. I want to complete the skirt, sew in the fiber optics and order the lights, sensor, […]
This past week I finally completed my tapestry. I am beginning to weave in the fiber optics. I think it is looking really nice so far. I am brainstorming the best way to construct a frame that will hide the LED strip right now. I think I will move onto […]
Project Title: Collaboration (culmination of all my class projects) Project Team Members: Manzeck party of one Project Description: A woven tapestry diptych with fiber optics demonstrates their use and function as a test for the final piece. The final piece will be woven yardage with fiber optics that will […]
Inspired by the Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra, I wanted to design and create a bra that was a true show stopping piece. I designed and constructed the entire bra which was a major learning experience in and of itself. I then rhinestoned the entire bra with Swarovski rhinestones for a […]
