.And here're a couple of things I did with the Betzina pants muslin. I didn't get the invisible side-seam zipper in evenly since I just slapped it together and basted (I rarely pin anymore).
So I took my double-sided tape Sandra told me to use last time she was in Mobile, and put it on the zipper tape...
Then laid the fabric right where I wanted it. I did a few stitches right here, then sewed the whole thing up lickety-split.
So here comes the zipper...
And now you cover it with the button band - neat!
And now some gratuitous shots of my new dishrag. I just love closeups of knitting! And also a serged seam pressed flat...
And finally, the finished product. I still do have that little wrinkle below the right waistband that I think is related to my swayback adjustment, since it disappears if I lift the waistband slightly.
This cotton will not take a dry press, but I think all the wrinkles will be gone after a wash and press. I'm deliriously happy with the crotch fit. (And no, I wouldn't wear these shoes with these shorts, but I haven't gotten to wear them since I bought them, so I was just having some fun.)
One PR reviewer complained about the inadequate pockets, but I think if it holds almost an entire iPhone 5 (which is also purple - can you see it?), it's a pretty darn good pocket. Definitely will hold an ID, credit card, and cash.
Although I guess I would stab myself if I sat down with a pen in my pocket. I'll have to think about that when I make the pants...
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