JessElectroquiltsWelp, after 6 years, I finally left the Champaign Urbana Community Fab Lab! After briefly working for a 3D print farm, I found a pleasant…4 min read·Sep 6, 2022----
JessExperimental Laser Engraved Circuit Board Leather BeltI’ve been wanting to laser engrave a belt recently. Although lasered leather can be stinky, it usually turns out beautiful! I measured an…4 min read·Mar 19, 2021----
JessDIY Neopixel NecklaceThis is a little tutorial on how to create your own programmable, neopixel LED necklace! Adafruit has a great guide to neopixels, if you…4 min read·Apr 23, 2020--1--1
JessHow to Sew an Animal ScarfFind your inspiration! This is Francois Kittenpaw, my soft, fine boi. My pet muse! If you want to create a scarf inspired by an animal you…5 min read·Jan 9, 2020----
JessHow to Sew a Zippered PouchStep up your sewing skills by making something neat and functional! This project should only take an hour or sew to complete. I…7 min read·Nov 13, 2019----
JessHow to Design, Mill, Populate, and Program an LED Name TagIn this tutorial I hope to share how I made my new name tag, so others may learn and try it themselves! First off, I work at a Fab Lab, so…9 min read·Aug 28, 2019----
JessSewArt versus PE DesignI have been using SewArt to digitize my images for embroidering. I like SewArt, it is easy to use and affordable ($75) software. The fab…4 min read·Apr 18, 2019----
JessShapeoko + EASEL Milling using Meshcam‘s 3D GCodeThis is to help anyone use the CUC Fab Lab’s shapeoko milling machine for single sided milling. My end result is a wooden button that I…6 min read·Dec 19, 2018----
JessBuilding a Chair with Laser Cut AccentsRecently I’ve moved into a house with a large empty living room. Having just moved across the country with only the items I could fit in my…4 min read·Jan 20, 2018----