# LED Sewing Kit ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/005/736/medium800/adafruit_products_1285_ORIG.jpg?1396827631) Add LED accents to textile projects with Adafruit's LED Sewing Kit! Stitch a glowing circuit with conductive thread-- this kit comes with everything you need to get started: - [1 bobbin of 2-ply conductive thread](https://www.adafruit.com/products/640) - 2 x [sewable CR2032 battery holders](https://www.adafruit.com/products/653) - 2 x [CR2032 batteries](https://www.adafruit.com/products/654) - 4 x candle flicker LEDs - they twinkle automatically, no need for a microcontroller or external circuit! - 4 x [5mm snaps](http://adafruit.com/products/1126) to use as as sewable switches - [Needle set](https://www.adafruit.com/products/615) This kit comes with enough supplies to make two projects with two LEDs each, or one project with four LEDs. Great for embroidery and needlework, light-up jewelry and hair accessories, shoes, plush toys, and more. This is a great beginner kit for kids (no soldering!) and adults alike who are looking to get into soft circuits and wearable electronics.![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/005/689/medium800/adafruit_products_hairbow-kitting.jpg?1396827111) _Kelly and Risa assemble LED Sewing Kits at Adafruit after our hair bow photoshoot_ # LED Sewing Kit ## Parts List ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/005/539/medium800/adafruit_products_hairbow-20.jpg?1396824886) Check to make sure your kit comes with the following parts. Sometimes we make mistakes so double check everything and email support@adafruit.com if you need replacements! # LED Sewing Kit ## Tools & Prep Test that each LED works by pinning it onto one of the included coincell batteries. It will only light up one way so if it doesn't at first, try flipping it around. The candle flicker LEDs have a chip inside that causes the light to twinkle. ![adafruit_products_hairbow-21.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/005/648/medium640/adafruit_products_hairbow-21.jpg?1396826329) Notice the longer lead is on the positive side marked + The LEDs pictured are wired in parallel with the 3V coincell. We recommend powering two LEDs with one battery, which is great for projects in pairs like shoes. ![adafruit_products_hairbow-21.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/005/680/medium640/adafruit_products_hairbow-21.jpg?1396826983) http://youtu.be/XT5ygUt8Cbk Read our [conductive thread guide](http://learn.adafruit.com/conductive-thread/ "Link: http://learn.adafruit.com/conductive-thread/") to get to know this quirky steel textile. [Pliers](https://www.adafruit.com/products/146) help you shape the leads of the LEDs. ![adafruit_products_simplepliers_LRG.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/005/681/medium640/adafruit_products_simplepliers_LRG.jpg?1396826994) You will need a good quality basic multimeter that can measure voltage and continuity. [Click here to buy a basic multimeter.](http://adafruit.com/products/71) [Click here to buy a top of the line multimeter.](http://adafruit.com/products/308 "Link: http://adafruit.com/products/308") [Click here to buy a pocket multimeter.](http://adafruit.com/products/850) [Don't forget to learn how to use your multimeter too!](http://learn.adafruit.com/multimeters "Link: http://learn.adafruit.com/multimeters") ![adafruit_products_ID850_LRG.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/005/682/medium640/adafruit_products_ID850_LRG.jpg?1396827006) [Heat shrink tubing](https://www.adafruit.com/products/344) insulates your circuit to prevent shorts. ![adafruit_products_heatshrinkpack_LRG.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/005/683/medium640/adafruit_products_heatshrinkpack_LRG.jpg?1396827013) Sharp scissors are a must! ![adafruit_products_6413733409_45f9ef62a4_b.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/005/688/medium640/adafruit_products_6413733409_45f9ef62a4_b.jpg?1396827053) # LED Sewing Kit ## Project Ideas ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/005/684/medium800/adafruit_products_JMD_9467_rbr_jmd_16x9.jpg?1396827031) [Candle Flicker Hair Bow](http://learn.adafruit.com/candle-flicker-hair-bow/) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/005/685/medium800/adafruit_products_ledsewing41.jpg?1396827040) [LED Embroidery](http://sternlab.org/2009/11/ledsewing/) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/005/686/medium800/adafruit_products_YcMmAoOLrHaduaeX.jpg?1396827063) [LED Shoe Clips](http://blog.makezine.com/projects/led-shoe-clips/) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/005/687/medium800/adafruit_products_IMG_0061.jpg?1396827077) [Jawa Dolls](http://bitterbettyindustries.blogspot.com/2009/12/jawa-doll-with-real-eye-light-action.html) # LED Sewing Kit ## Buy Kit! ## Related Guides - [Adafruit SCD-30 - NDIR CO2 Temperature and Humidity Sensor](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-scd30.md) - [Infinity Mirror Collar](https://learn.adafruit.com/infinity-mirror-collar.md) - [Adafruit VCNL4030 Proximity and Lux Sensor](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-vcnl4030-proximity-and-lux-sensor.md) - [Adafruit 1.9" Color IPS TFT Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-1-9-color-ips-tft-display.md) - [Adafruit Mini TFT with Joystick Featherwing](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-mini-tft-featherwing.md) - [Adafruit Powerboost 1000 Basic](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-powerboost-1000-basic.md) - [Adafruit Trinkey QT2040](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-trinkey-qt2040.md) - [Adafruit 1.28" 240x240 Round TFT LCD](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-1-28-240x240-round-tft-lcd.md) - [3D Printed Electronic Sunglasses](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-electronic-sunglasses.md) - [Cheekmate - a Wireless Haptic Communication System](https://learn.adafruit.com/cheekmate-wireless-haptic-communication.md) - [Adafruit Simple Soil Moisture Sensor](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-simple-soil-moisture-sensor.md) - [Adafruit NeoKey Trinkey](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-neokey-trinkey.md) - [Adafruit CAN Bus FeatherWing](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-can-bus-featherwing.md) - [Adafruit SHT4x Trinkey](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-sht4x-trinkey.md) - [Adafruit Feather RP2040 with USB Type A Host](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather-rp2040-with-usb-type-a-host.md)