Salma Ibrahim

@inproceedings{10.1145/3772318.3790342,

title = {FabricBoards: Utilizing Craft Techniques for Inclusive Prototyping of E-Textile LED Circuits with Fabric-Based Breadboards},

author = {Salma Ibrahim and Pouya M Khorsandi and Janevra Pier and Jannah Sultan and Sara Nabil},

url = {https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3772318.3790342},

doi = {10.1145/3772318.3790342},

isbn = {979-8-4007-2278},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-04-13},

urldate = {2026-04-13},

booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2026 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '26)},

number = {1502},

pages = {1 - 22},

address = {Barcelona, Spain},

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@inproceedings{10.1145/3772363.3799138,

title = {Demonstrating Fabric-Based Breadboards as Women-Centered Prototyping Tools for E-Textile LED Circuits},

author = {Salma Ibrahim and Pouya M Khorsandi and Janevra Pier and Jannah Sultan and Sara Nabil},

url = {https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3772363.3799138},

doi = {10.1145/3772363.3799138},

isbn = {979-8-4007-2281},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-04-13},

urldate = {2026-04-13},

booktitle = {Proceedings of the Extended Abstracts of the 2026 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI EA '26)},

number = {835},

pages = {1 - 7},

address = {Barcelona, Spain},

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@inproceedings{10.1145/3715336.3735416,

title = {E-Sewing: Exploring the Design Space of Machine-Sewing E-Textile Circuits},

author = {Salma Ibrahim and Sara Nabil},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1145/3715336.3735416

https://labs.cs.queensu.ca/istudio/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/E-Sewing_Pictorial.pdf},

doi = {10.1145/3715336.3735416},

isbn = {979-8-4007-1485},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-07-05},

urldate = {2025-07-05},

booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2025 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference (DIS’25)},

address = {Funchal, Portugal},

abstract = {This pictorial presents a design research exploration of domestic sewing machines as hybrid craft tools for creating e-textile circuits. Through iterative making and experimentation, we examine how conductive materials and electronic components can be integrated into fabric using sewing machines. We contribute 11 techniques for securely terminating connections (T1-T4), insulating wires (I1-I4), and design possibilities for sewing LEDs and electronic components (A1-A3). We also introduce four types of machine-sewn sensors (S1-S4) for interactivity and present four high-fidelity prototypes of machine-sewn circuits. To further explore the creative potential of these techniques, we engaged in a case study with a craft practitioner that uncovers design insights and limitations. Reflecting on these explorations, we highlight the role of sewing machines in democratizing e-textile design and advancing their use as accessible tools for hybrid fabrication.},

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@inproceedings{10.1145/3715336.3735696,

title = {Woven Circuits: A 3-Step Fabrication Process for Weaving Electric Circuit Layouts in Everyday Artefacts},

author = {Ahmed Awad and Salma Ibrahim and Sara Nabil},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1145/3715336.3735696

https://youtu.be/O8yTI3wrrnE?si=puwaqXgcWd8xlgWt

https://labs.cs.queensu.ca/istudio/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/WovenCircuit-compressed.pdf},

isbn = {979-8-4007-1485},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-06-07},

urldate = {2025-06-07},

booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2025 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference (DIS’25)},

address = {Funchal, Portugal},

abstract = {Previous work explored techniques for creating woven e-textiles,emphasizing interactive input and output elements. However, the integration of electrical connections and circuitry remains underex- plored. Using Research through Design (RtD), we present Woven- Circuits, a design-led inquiry into combining traditional weaving methods with computational design on digital Jacquard looms to create woven circuit schematics. Through iterative design experi- ments, we developed a 3-step process and characterized three fab- rication techniques to: 1) weave insulated electrodes, 2) integrate rigid components into fabric, and 3) create woven electrical connec- tions. We further examined their electrical behaviour through key design factors and evaluated the effect of washability on resistance and dimensions. To demonstrate its potential, we designed and built six high-fidelity research products showcasing diverse applications in interactive everyday objects. Finally, we reflect on the design opportunities and limitations of WovenCircuits, contributing to the growing body of knowledge on woven e-textiles.},

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@inproceedings{10.1145/3689050.3704428,

title = {E-Serging: Exploring the Use of Overlockers (Sergers) in Creating E-Textile Seams and Interactive Yarns for Garment Making, Embroidery, and Weaving},

author = {Salma Ibrahim and Sara Nabil},

url = {https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3689050.3704428

https://labs.cs.queensu.ca/istudio/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/02/E-Serging-Exploring-the-use-of-Overlockers.pdf

https://youtu.be/RuzuXB1c_QA?si=fSZyTlc678tTLULo},

doi = {10.1145/3689050.3704428},

isbn = {9798400711978},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

booktitle = {Proceedings of the Nineteenth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction},

publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery},

address = {Bordeaux, France},

series = {TEI '25},

abstract = {Sergers, also known as overlookers, are common textile machines often found alongside sewing machines in homes and makerspaces. Despite this ubiquity, their application is underexplored in e-textile research. In this pictorial, we demonstrate the potential of sergers in seamlessly integrating interaction in garments and everyday home objects. After identifying the properties of various stitches and their utility for e-textiles, we demonstrate seven prototypes that implement our technique. Moreover, we present an innovative use for sergers to 'interlace' colorful conductive yarns that we call 'sperged threads'. Using a research through design approach, we explore potential applications in several hybrid crafts, including e-textile sensors, garment making, weaving, sewing, and embroidery. Through this work, we aim to inspire researchers, and empower the maker community, to explore e-textile serging, or 'e-serging'.},

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@inproceedings{awad2024integrating,

title = {Integrating e-Threads: Properties of Conductive Threads for Electrical Connectivity Using Computational Weaving of Smart Textiles},

author = {Ahmed Awad and Salma Ibrahim and Sara Nabil},

doi = {10.1109/CCECE59415.2024.10667151},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

booktitle = {2024 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE)},

pages = {643–647},

organization = {IEEE},

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