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  • An investigation of the relationship between fabric grain orientation and pattern grading

    Creator:
    Vong, Ann Louise
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    Pattern grading is a method of creating multiple sizes of a garment style. Grading to extreme sizes is not recommended since the design and drape of the garment can be distorted. Researchers suggest that customized fit is a solution for creating sizes in a garment style. However, manufacturers continue to...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , Dr. Elaine Pedersen, Dr. Carmen Steggell and Dr. Christopher Scaffidi. I wish to thank my family

  • Predictors of Florida retirees' housing decisions and housing adjustments

    Creator:
    Yamamoto, Toshiko
    Abstract:
    This thesis addresses the issue of comfortable and functional living environments to provide seniors with opportunities for "age in place," that is, living in one's own house after retirement. Such living environments enhance seniors' life satisfaction since the majority of seniors prefer to stay in their own houses and live...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , as well as the other committee members Carmen D. Steggell, Carol C. Caughey, and Andreas Waldkirch

  • Emotional responses to a sustainable interior environment and a non-sustainable interior environment

    Creator:
    Northup, Reade B.
    Abstract:
    This study focused on users' emotional responses to a sustainable and a non-sustainable interior environment. Emotional reactions toward interior environments were tested by having subjects complete a survey. The survey tested users' emotional reactions with a mixed methods approach by including both qualitative and quantitative questions. The scope of this...
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    Masters Thesis
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    advisor and mentor and to the author’s committee members, Mrs. Carol Caughey, Dr. Carmen Steggell, and