A Real Turn-On

A A A Comments By Susan Froyd Thursday, Dec 3 2009

Plug in, DIYers: Local designer Lynne Bruning, whose own creations include a sonar garment for the visually impaired, says that wearable computers — “eTextiles” fitted with usable electronics, such as conductive thread, LED lights and microprocessors — not only make in-the-moment fashion statements, but are a boon to science. And the art of plugged-in couture isn’t all that difficult, she insists; as long as you begin with the right tools and guidelines, you’ll be turning handbags into iPod docks in no time.

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Look for Bruning to offer plenty of helpful hints when she teaches Wearable Computers: From Couture Designs to Adaptive Uses, today from 1 to 4 p.m. at Club Workshop, 999 Vallejo Street, Unit 2. “I’ve been doing this for a couple of years and have learned a lot of useful tips and tricks: How do you make a connection? How do you keep from short-circuiting? I’ll cover it all,” Bruning says. “What I hope to do with the class is open it up to average DIYers and let them see the possibilities.”

The $50 registration fee includes a basic eTextile sewing kit from Aniomatic, supplier information and hands-on demonstrations, as well as exposure to Bruning’s own eTextile collection; you should be able to set up a simple switch-on circuit at the end of class. To register, e-mail lynne@lynnebruning.com or call 720-272-0956.
Sat., Dec. 5, 1-4 p.m., 2009

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