So, I decided on the Love Notions Sabrina Slims. I read tons of reviews both online and in sewing blogs and decided they would be a good pair to try. Plus, I had similar pair that I wore the seat out of years ago, so I figured I already sort of loved them!
I was very studious and created a muslin pair of shorts. It was from the same fabric type but in this maroon-y color that really did nothing for my legs. I cut them out, basted them together and threw them on. I made very fast observations because it was super cold (well, after taking off my purple, paint stained, fleece pants and slippers, anything would seem cold). Then I tweaked a few things, froze trying them on again, ignored kids pounding on my door wondering what I was doing, threw my hands in the air and decided that was good enough.
And then, I made the real pair. There are more things to tweak, namely widening the legs, because I do not really like skinny legged things. This should solve some of the gathering at my knees. I really don't want to adjust for a big calf, which is surprising because I have chicken legs. I will probably also remove the back pocket but leave the welt... or make a faux welt because I like that it adds to my pancake rump, but I do not like that you can see the pocket from the outside, and my phone pulled my pants down when I stuck it back there today, so I probably won't be using it anyway ;) Maybe I should tighten up that elastic a bit, lol
On to the next project... non stretchy pants. Sigh.
P.S. I would have provided a full body shot, but every picture my husband took had me staring off into outer space. Except the one of my rear, I have no idea where I was staring for that picture. Unfortunately, therefore, I had to cut off my head. Well, then I was just left with a chest and legs, which looked equally odd. So, I focused on the legs. You will have to use your imagination for navel north!
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