My first real pants!

I did it!! And they even fit! After a test fit, I adjusted the waistband and the side seams accordingly and sewed them up. I ended up being just a bit generous- ah well. Rather that than the reverse. I omitted the belt loops as they'd never be worn with one and they'd make those lumps under tanks and thinner sweaters. I also left out the welt pockets in the back- no reason to have them for trousers as nothing goes in them and you'll have pocket show-through. Plus...I can handle one new big thing per project and this was the lapped fly!








Yay! Looks good on her, eh? :D She's always been a good sport for my sewing photos :)

I'm only 4mos late for her bday. Heh. :P That's ok...I was afraid this project would be a wadder and I'd end up making her yoga pants like her sis got for her bday (long distance = simpler garments as she's not handy for fitting trials). Which would be fine- just a bit depressing. I'm excited to try a pair for me...prob. won't get to it until fall. I'm so behind with summer sewing :P

This little set was from E's penpal- her mom embroidered it for her bday :D We love it- it's a bit big as you see but that suits us as it'll fit this fall and winter. She'd outgrow it by that time if it was her size (just ask the 5 pairs of pants in her drawer now!). I'll do a follow-up post on Ina's gift I made for her bday which is late June. :)