So we sent a kit to Jack, just in time for Halloween, and this is what he did with it.

You can click on the pictures to make them bigger.

Unpack

Your kit should contain:

• patch of fabric
• conductive thread
• two tiny lights
• one battery
• one soft-cloth switch
• two sides of the battery holder

Prepare

Arrange your pieces to see how they fit. While you're at it, tie off your thread with a knot.

Lights to switch

Make several passes through the brass bead on any light. Secure your stitches with a knot.

Connect the second light by fastening its brass bead in the same way.

Now connect the switch. Apply a dash of fabric glue to keep your knots from untangling.

You must cut the thread after connecting the lights to the switch. If you just continue without cutting, your project won't work. This is because the electricity will go through that thread instead of through the switch or the lights. We call this a "short circuit", and you don't want that.

Lights to battery holder

Connect the two silver beads to the square tab on the battery holder. Even though they may be really close, make sure this new segment of thread does not touch the first one.

Battery holder to switch

Connect the other end of the switch to the rounded tab on the battery holder. Insert the battery and carefully seal the holder shut.

Your lights should twinkle red when you press the switch.