Simplicity 2860 Amazing Fit Pants

And YES it is an Amazing Fit...  

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:  

Okay... I'm going to try this pattern again and repost an update a little later.  Hopefully, the wedgie look will be gone and the excess fabric at the back of the thigh will be removed.  Amazing Fit... eventually.