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The finished prototype.  I have realized several things.  First I want the cap about an inch shallower, second,  I need to work the pattern just a little to finesse my circle work.

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The hat base all cut out and ready to go.

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The main poncho pattern piece 

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The basic hat pieces 

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Getting Away From Anxiety

After reading and discussing my ideas with my class,  I've decided to move on from the anxiety escape hat.  It's not practical and the concept would in and of itself reduce it own effectiveness of its intended purpose.  By creating a barrier between the patient and the crowd the barrier becomes a new source of anxiety for the individual wearing the hat, as this will draw even more unwanted attention to them by drawing a large curtain around themselves.

I had originally thought this would enduce a sort of ostrich effect that calmed the wearer and made them feel isolated from the source of their anxiety, crowds.  However, upon researching the causes of social anxiety,  I've realized that even if it worked, the moment the barrier was lost the wearer would be plunged, directly back into a crowd,  with people now openly staring at them.  

So now, I am looking into a new set of ideas, focusing more on weather protection. 

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Been reading a few articles the past few weeks pertaining to social anxiety and millinery techniques.  Highlights include;  http://www.millinerytechniques.com

http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17474/how-to-make-a-hat-base/page/all

http://socialanxietyinstitute.com/what-is-social-anxiety 

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/social-phobia-social-anxiety-disorder-always-embarrassed/index.shtml

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Greetings and Salutations

My name is Justin Allen Lindley,  I'm a 28 year old student in Eastern Michigan University's Apparel and Textile Manufacturing Department. I am working to earn my masters degree and am in my final semester.  This blog is for my Clothing Construction course,  ATM645, here I will be documenting my thought processes, designs and construction progression.  I hope that in addition to helping me learn about my own processes that this blog will provide entertainment and an extension of my knowledge to those who subscribe here, thanks for watching!