E-Textile Basics
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View the updated tutorial: LilyPad Basics: E-Sewing
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Mando 
Sewing Tips
Tips For Successful Sewing
- Make sure to pull your thread all of the way through your fabric to eliminate loose sewing traces.
- Be sure to cinch each stitch tight to keep a solid connection.
- Loop your thread around each pin 2-3 times to make a secure connection.
- Keep your stitches close together, and make sure the gaps aren’t too big.
- Cut your knots down to keep your traces from touching each other. The cleaner you keep your traces the higher the chances are of getting your project to work on the first try.
- There’s a tendency to hide stitches, and hidden stitches are hard to troubleshoot. If you’re going to hide a stitch within the fabric make sure to check the trace before covering it up with other fabric.