Reindeer Plush with Red Nose

I'm really excited to share this little guy with you. This is the first plush pattern for Happy Bobbin and you can make him in time for Christmas. The little reindeers nose has a red LED that really lights up - just like Rudolph!

The reindeer plush pattern contains detailed instructions for making the plushie and working the conductive thread. If you decided you didn't want to add in the electronic components the reindeer plush would still be a beautiful soft toy. You could give him a red pompom nose, or complete the nose in a method of your choice.

A list of the electronic components required is included with the reindeer pattern, or you can buy the reindeer kit with all the electronic bits you need - you just add fabric and a sewing needle! The kit includes conductive thread so you don't need a hot soldering iron or any prior electronics experience.

He has a little switch to turn his nose on and off in his neck seam which is hidden by his red collar. All other electronic components are hidden inside the head and neck, so if you need to replace the battery you will need to unpick the neck seam to gain access.

I had a lot of fun making this plushie design so there might be some more plush characters joining the Happy Bobbin gang soon.

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There is also a great range of electronic components available to buy individually to suppliment your kit, keep as spare parts or make up your own electrotextiles kit. Find them in the Electrotextiles section of the shop.

LED Jack-o-Lantern Pattern and Kit

This jack-o-lantern pumpkin design has creepy glowing eyes that light up with the flick of a switch thanks to the addition of LEDs! You can get the pattern which includes detailed step by step instructions for completing the pumpkins electronic circuit with conductive thread. There is a circuit diagram, and if you are not familiar with electronics, carefully follow each step to ensure your components are the right way around and linked correctly.

A list of the electronic components required is included with the pumpkin pattern, or you can buy the jack-o-lantern kit with all the electronic bits you need - you just add fabric and a sewing needle! The kit includes conductive thread so you don't need a hot soldering iron or any prior electronics experience.

With a little switch to turn him on and off to conserve battery power, this project is perfect for Halloween and can be used as a unique night light for a childs room, or great decoration for the spooky season.

Suggest a design and win a voucher if we make it!

There is also a great range of electronic components available to buy individually to suppliment your kit, keep as spare parts or make up your own electrotextiles kit. Find them in the Electrotextiles section of the shop.

Your E-Textile Suggestions

I want to find out what you would like to see with electronic textiles. I can't promise that I will make every design you suggest but your opinion does matter to me because I want to put patterns in the shop that interest both of us.

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LED Robot Pattern and Kit

This robot design really comes to life with the addition of some LED lights that really light up! You can get the pattern which includes detailed step by step instructions for completing the robots electronic circuit with conductive thread. There is a circuit diagram, and if you are not familiar with electronics, carefully follow each step to ensure your components are the right way around and linked correctly.

A list of the electronic components you need is included with the robot pattern, or you can buy the robot kit with all the electronic bits you need - you just add fabric and a sewing needle! The kit includes conductive thread so you don't need a hot soldering iron or any prior electronics experience.

With a little switch to turn him on and off to conserve battery power, this little guy would be perfect as a unique night light for a childs room, or impress your friends at your next dinner date or LAN party.

We're keen to make some more electrotextiles designs. Tell us in the comments what you'd like to see??