Create Your Own Designs with Fabric and Fiber Inventions

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Moving on to the publisher, here are three questions for author Kathy Ceceri:

1. Is this a craft or science book?

2. It's actually both! The projects in this book utilize common craft supplies such as yarn, felt, and cardboard, but also encourage you to think about materials from a scientific or engineering perspective. For example, figuring out how to get paints and dyes to adhere to your T-shirt involves engineering, just as creating a hat that fits your head does. You can even delve into the realm of computer programming through activities like knitting.

3. Who is the intended audience for this book?

4. While I wrote this book with kids ages 10 and up in mind, it's also suitable for adults. Personally, when I want to grasp new concepts, I often turn to books aimed at tweens and teens because they are less overwhelming. Many of the projects in this book are simple enough for children to tackle independently, while others may require minimal adult assistance. Additionally, I included profiles of real artists and engineers who are innovating with traditional textile-making skills.

5. What supplies are needed for the projects?

6. I made an effort to focus on materials that are affordable and easily accessible. I wanted readers to be able to experiment with new techniques without a significant financial or equipment investment. For instance, I demonstrate how to craft a loom out of scrap cardboard before considering purchasing a more professional wooden model. Keeping it simple also facilitates group projects for educators in classrooms, libraries, museums, and afterschool programs, as well as youth group leaders.

Sewing Circuits: By integrating circuits into wearable items, you bridge the gap between electronics and textile craftsmanship, resulting in incredible possibilities. Research by Kylie Peppler at Indiana University has indicated that incorporating e-textiles into projects enhances children's comprehension of how circuits function compared to traditional electronics kits. I aimed to incorporate e-textile projects in this book to introduce fundamental concepts and innovative methods for creating low-tech soft sensors. Once the basics are grasped, progressing to programmable components becomes much easier.

Additionally, the book includes information on DIY Instruments, Paper Inventions, Simple Robots, and Edible Inventions by Kathy Ceceri, each priced differently and all offering customer reviews. Further explore creative projects by the author for a diverse range of interests and skill levels.

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