rosestargold: there is no pattern for this project. The article printed in issue #167 shows you how to alter a basic T-shirt pattern to create this garment. Any T-shirt pattern will do!

There are indeed many many many more fabric shops in Paris! However, Susan Khalje's article in Threads no. 167 focused on her favorite shops, where she finds the richest selection of high-end fabrics.

Everyone, we've updated the technique to provide more detailed explanation. I hope this helps.
The degree of finish you give the twist top depends entirely on your personal preference.
I've actually made a few versions of this top already for my mother and my grandmother, both of whom are rather pear-shaped, and they look fantastic on both! My mother wears a wide belt high on her hipline with her twist top. Strangely, it does not over-emphasize her hips.
You can also reduce the amount of fullness given to the front twist/drape detail when you alter the pattern. Adding less length to the front and back pattern pieces creates a closer-fitting drape; adding more length to the pattern creates more voluminous drape.

As a side note, most professional organizations/trade associations have similar certification programs and educational requirements for their membership--although many of them are requirements of continued membership and the legal right to claim a specific professional status within the trade and do business as such. The ASDP plans to eventually remove the MSDP certification from its management, so the program will become independent of the trade group--as has happened in several other industries, as well.

Wow, it seems very few readers like bright colors and wild prints. It's perfectly understandable that such a cacophony of color and print isn't to everyone's taste.
However, please do keep in mind that Threads did not produce this collection, although some of our frequent contributors participated. The collection was commissioned and produced solely by Rowan Fabrics for Amy Butler. This blog is where we post a wide variety of news, information, and sewing techniques.
Having handled the fabrics in the collection myself, I can say that they are very lovely in person, have a wonderful hand and drape, and are of good quality.

BLoves2Sew: I hope you enjoy your saris!
I haven't washed mine yet, but as they are all silk, I intend to hand wash them in cold water with baby shampoo. It should get rid of the dusty/smokey smell, and baby shampoo is what I use to wash all my silks since silk is a protein fiber--like hair!
I have no idea whether there will be any color fading or dye running, but as these saris were probably worn more than once and washed, I think it's likely that there will be no dye running. I suggest testing a small section of one of your saris first with cold water and baby shampoo, swirl it around, let the suds run through the fibers, and then rinse, press it between the folds of a towel, and allow it to air dry. I usually only see color running from fresh-off-the-bolt silks in dark colors.
Best of luck--and please post an update about your results. I will, too!

cloff: Thank you for clearing that up for me!

Agapantha: Thanks so much for the link--very interesting and helpful website! I encourage you to locate the serial number on your Singer and go to the Singer anniversary website to find its date of manufacture. You'll be able to download a certificate to authenticate its age. Not that that increases its value in the least...But it's fun!

Wow, thank you everyone for leaving your pattern companies' names and web addresses. We searched for as many as we could find, and were amazed at the numbers. But obviously many just weren't on our radar or didn't come up in searches. It's even more amazing to see so many more companies coming out of the woodwork!
Your pattern companies will be added to the list as soon as possible.
Keep 'em coming!

Thanks for the updates, everyone. Your pattern companies have been added to the list. We tried to include everyone at the outset, but many of you just weren't on our radar. You are now!

Wow! Lots of opinions on "Sue" from Threads readers. She's a very interesting concept. It's too bad James only made a non-functioning prototype for his design project.
I was in an Ikea store recently and saw that company's basic sewing machine offering, and I was disappointed because Ikea usually has such great design as well as great functionality. But their sewing machine was boxy and quite dated looking and appeared only to provide a few basic stitches. I would expect something a lot more like "Sue" from Ikea.

Update: I've just learned from the V&A's digital content team that the Golden Age of Couture microsite will be retired soon, because it was built on a technology that is no longer supported. They'll be redistributing the information to the rest of the V&A's online fashion pages, but very soon it will no longer exist in its current form. Visit while you can!
On another note: The Victorian and Edwardian eras are referred to as "The Golden Age"; but that is not at all a reference to the fashions of the time.

Wow, thanks for sharing your experiences, everyone! I agree, it would be great if this exhibit were moved to a more traditional museum once it's finished at the airport's museum. It is unusual to have an exhibit in an airport terminal, but this has become somewhat common around the country at some of the larger airports. Call it cultural pretension if you will, but I think it's a fantastic idea. Airports can be so boring and lifeless; an interesting exhibit like this one offers a little distraction from the stress of waiting for a flight. So long as you don't miss your flight!

You may be interested to check out Threads' February/March 2012 issue, which has an article on bra making and lists lots of resources for information and materials.

Everyone--you must contact the Vintage Pattern Lending Library to participate: visit http://vpll.wordpress.com/2011/11/24/the-1912-project/ or email the VPLL at vpll.librarian@gmail.com

For those interested in participating in the pattern testing, be sure to contact the Vintage Pattern Lending Library directly!

Thanks for sharing, Cennetta! I'm sure they'd love to see your PP pattern renditions entered!

Leigh, that is excellent news! Thank you so much for sharing--I will update the post with the new ending date.

Great to see this here, Kenneth! I've been contemplating using electrical ties instead of the more expensive steel bones I'm used to for some planned costume bodices, but I just haven't taken the leap. The thing I find most promising about them, from what I've read on various costumers' blogs, is that body heat won't soften the ties and shape them to the wearer's form (bulges, curves, etc.)--they'll retain their firmness, unlike regular plastic boning.

It is my understanding that entrants do indeed need to be present for the fashion show, although you may have someone else model your garment(s). The fashion show is for attendees of the conference. But you may want to contact the ASG Fashion Show coordinator with your question. Her contact information is available on the entry form.

Thanks for sharing, SarahbelleSews!

Thank you for the web address hint, Laurie. You can indeed type in www.sewing.patternreview.com, however, if you just type in www.patternreview.com, your browser will automatically direct itself to the other URL. I've never had an issue pulling up the site by typing in the second URL. PatternReview must own both.