Here's the finished pants backside:
Now that I see the picture, I can see a few alterations I'd like to make. I don't like the wedgie look, and would like to get rid of those bagging lines....
But overall, I like the way these fit. With only a few minor alterations, I got them to look pretty decent. Initially, I took off about 4 1/2" in length. I cut a size 12 since my measurements were closest to this size. My waist is only 1/2" bigger than the 12 and hips are 1" bigger. After checking the finished measurements on the pattern, I knew I didn't want that much ease, so I chose the 12 since I was between sizes. I sewed them as instructed and loved it at the first fitting. Now... it's the morning after and either I shrunk an inch or the pants grew. They are still comfortable, but I guess since I've been wearing jeans all morning, I want it a little more snug in the hips. So I took in a 1/4" along the side seam from high hip to hem. And now, this pattern is a keeper. It fits just the way I like it...
A few things about this pattern to make note of...
- the fly front zipper instructions are lousy. Use a different technique.
- the length is for super tall people.. adjust or wear very high heels.
- NO POCKETS. drats... I'll draft those in next time.
- use hem tape for finishing the edge of the facing. It's folded in half and sewn on like you would for the bias binding (as instructed in the pattern). I thought it would add too much bulk so I used hem tape. Here's mine:
