Sewing Machine as Musical Instrument

Conductive textiles have been used to create a number of novel interactive

musical instruments but Lara Grant's use of the sewing machine as a musical instrument is by far one of my favorites.

Lara modified a sewing machine so that the needle and conductive piece of fabric that is being sewn functions as a switch. Every time the needle makes a stitch it also plays a note.

Additionally, the machine can record and play back musical loops.

see video here