Okay, here’s my blog post about making an “rf shirt”, written in the style you described:
So, I had this crazy idea to make a shirt that, like, blocks radio waves. You know, for privacy and stuff. Don’t ask. I just wanted to see if I could do it. I call it my “rf shirt” project, haha.
Getting Started
First, I needed some, uh, “conductive” fabric. I’m no scientist, so I just Googled it,you know.I Found some stuff that’s supposed to block signals. It felt kinda weird, like a thin metal sheet but bendy,you know.
The Messy Part
Next up: cutting and sewing.I totally messed this up at first. I tried to use a regular sewing machine, and the needle just kept getting stuck. The conductive fabric was kind of thick for my machine, and it didn’t like folding. Let me tell you, it was a PAIN.
- Attempt 1: Epic fail. The fabric bunched up, the thread broke, and I almost threw the whole thing out the window.
- Attempt 2: Slightly better. I tried to use a stronger needle, and i slowed WAY down. Still messy, though. The edges were all frayed and rough, but it has a shape,like a shirt.
The “Testing”
Okay, time to see if this thing actually works. I wrapped my phone in the shirt and tried to call it. No signal. I was shocked that this garbage even can block the signals! I felt like a super-spy or something, haha.
More Sewing (Ugh)
I wanted to make it a bit more, you know, wearable. So I got some regular cotton fabric and tried to sew a lining inside. This was supposed to make it more comfortable and hide the ugly metal stuff. More sewing struggles ensued, but I eventually got it *’s not pretty. My wife says it looks like a potato sack, but it’s MY potato sack, dammit!
Wearing the Beast
I put the thing on. It’s heavy and a bit scratchy, even with the lining. Definitely not something you’d wear to the beach. I walked around the house feeling like a knight in slightly-less-shiny armor. My phone still couldn’t get a signal when I was wearing it. Success!
So, yeah, that’s my rf shirt story. I’m not sure I’ll ever wear it outside, I’m a little embarrassed. But it was a fun experiment. I learned a bit about sewing (mostly that I’m terrible at it) and a bit about, well, blocking signals. Maybe I’ll try making some rf-blocking pants next. Or a hat. Who knows!
