OVERSTIMULATION HOODIE-CONSTRUCTION

After I finished the research needed for me to create an informed design for a hoodie that works to aid kids experiencing overstimulation, I got to constructing.

Design Vision

Prototyping/Constructing

It is important to note during my prototype process I was careful to make sure the seams/ scratchy parts of my design weren't touching the skin.

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1)Assembling Pattern

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2)Cutting Neoprene

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3)Creating Weighted Pockets and Sewing Vest + Pocket Spaces

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4)Sewing Collar Pice and Creating Radians for Weighted Beads

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5)Adding Zipper, Velcro Compression, and Finishing Pieces

6)Adding Fidgets to Pockets and Drawstring