Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1985. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-89).

This creative project has developed and illustrated the techniques for constructing reversible garments using four types of fabrics. The types of fabrics are the double-faced wool, the single layer reversible print or knit, reversible quilts and two separate pieces of fabric. Garments constructed include a wrap coat, two (2) jackets, four (4) vests, four (4) skirts, one hat, one bathing suit, one sundress, one cape and one poncho. Patterns were adapted for reversible construction techniques. The following chart indicated which techniques were tested with each fabric type.

Thesis (BTech (Fashion Design))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2010 / Petite women face many difficulties when purchasing clothing (Kam, 2006). This has been the common reaction expressed by a number of petite women all over the globe (Kam, 2006). Although there have been efforts made to accommodate petite women in South Africa( National Textiles Research brief, 2007) regarding clothing such as Edgars in particular there is still a large amount of petite women who feel dissatisfied. To test whether poorly fitted clothing does have a psychological effect on the petite women, interviews will be conducted with students attending CPUT and UCT. Research on theories revolving around the human mind and how the perception of other people influence our own perceptions of our self image were covered and the product of this research will be a new sizing system for petite women and a range of smart wear which allows women to express themselves age appropriately. The apparel industry has been growing and has worked side by side with technology to address many problems concerning fit and have succeeded in many departments. The fashion industry has in fact paid little attention to petite individuals not recognizing the psychological effect it has on the consumer and could largely benefit if the industry concentrates more on fit, aesthetic and design problems.

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"What were the backgrounds of the people who enrolled in clothing construction classes in the adult home economics program in Pinellas County, Florida, in 1974-75? In more detail, what was their marital status? What were their age ranges? How many children under 18 did they have living at home? What was their employment status? What were their educational and economic levels? Were they United States citizens? How long had they lived in the State of Florida and in Pinellas County? Were they year-round residents? How did they learn about the clothing construction class?"--Introduction. / Typescript. / "August, 1975." / "Submitted to the Department of Home Economics Education in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science." / Advisor: Mary Lee Hurt, Professor Directing Paper. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 31-32).

"This study was conceived, developed and carried out in order to: (1) determine whether or not there was any difference in reasons given for enrolling in adult clothing construction classes by participants who were enrolled in first semester classes and those who were enrolled in second semester classes; (2) identify reasons why women in Pinellas County enrolled in adult clothing construction classes; and (3) relate the reasons for enrolling in adult clothing construction classes to (a) marital status, (b) age of participant, (c) educational level, and (d) annual family income to participation in adult clothing construction classes"--Introduction. / Typescript. / "August, 1975." / "Submitted to the Department of Home Economics Education in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science." / Advisor: Mary Lee Hurt, Professor Directing Paper. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 48-49).