ONLY SIX DAYS LEFT...

...I managed to finish my first Bottoms Up Challenge project.  Ended up going back to my old, old vintage TNT pants pattern (Simplicity 8707 OOP) after all.  I keep trying other patterns, but this one just turns out really good for me.  The pattern is just a plain Jane trouser pattern (only 5 pattern pieces) with nice simple two piece pockets.  The pattern has two front tucks that I redesigned into one dart.  It also has back darts.  Why I continually add length to this pattern - I do not know - guess I have a nervous fear of high waters.  They turn out way too long and I end up having to cut off the added length anyway.

The fit:  The fit is as near perfect as I can get it.  I do have to tweak the side and back seams each time I use the pattern, but they still work out nicely.  Each time I make them I also add a "Safety Hatch" in the back seam.  To create the "Safety Hatch" I make the seam is a generous 1 1/2" wide, and although the pattern has a one piece straight waistband, I cut it in half so it also ends up with a 1 1/2" seam allowance. I call it a "Safety Hatch" because the 1 1/2" seams allow me to let the pants out IF there is a weight gain(hopefully not), or take them in IF there's additional weight loss (hopefully there will be) - you know how it goes.

The fabric:  A lousy light weight linen blend from Joann's.  I used it anyway although I'm not absolutely pleased with it.  I just cannot find a pant weight fabric that I really like - and I HATE Hancock's gabardine - so that's out.    I do have a different fabric in a very similar color, but it is light weigh too.

ANY SUGGESTIONS ON A GOOD SUMMER PANT WEIGHT FABRIC THAT DOESN'T FEEL LIKE CARDBOARD (STIFF) WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

Maybe I'll be able to get at least one more pair of pants completed before the end of the week.

Hope everyone had a Joyous Easter Sunday celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!