Author: Jessica Koe / Source: Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers
Current Location: Los Angeles, CA
Day Job: Computer science student at the University of Southern California/teaching assistant in the ITP department
Makerspace: My desk
How did you get started making?
I’ve been sewing since I was a kid (sewing by hand, though since then I’ve occasionally experimented with using a sewing machine) and always liked crafting and making new things.
Specifically regarding sewing electronics into dancewear/clothing, I got started when a professor came into the office with a box of electronic components specifically designed to be sewn onto cloth. He was showing my professor/boss (who also loves sewing and crafting) how the parts could be connected onto metal snaps to then be snapped on/off clothing for washing or general reuse, and the capabilities of different electronics. I sort of sat eavesdropping in the corner but also taking notes on my laptop, then when I got home I ordered a bunch of different materials, binge-watched a bunch of tutorials, and started experimenting.
What type of maker would you classify yourself as?
I’d probably describe myself as a crafter and dancer who also happens to know some coding. But I like to experiment with whatever I can. It’s been really cool to mesh a lot of interests together while building new and beautiful things. I demo a lot of parts of my project by wearing and…
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