almost flat front trousers

I'm just popping by to say a few things. 

First off, I'm making a few changes here to help the front page load a bit faster.  Please bear with me while I get it sorted out.

Second,

New pants!

For those of you who have been tuned in long enough to remember Birdie's trouser saga, you'll be happy to know that this round has been less dramatic.  I've only made, oh, five pairs?

Think that's enough?

Funny thing about potty-learnin' kids.  They can go through that five pairs on a particularly thirsty day.

Still, most days are good.  Dry-ish.  Birdie's enjoying his new freedom AND having his ankles covered.

So, a bit about the pants.  They are a one piece pattern (no side seam), much like the Birdie Britches, but with an added waistband with a partial flat front.

I've been playing with the flat front pants and decided that instead of a whole flat front, I'd rather have just a flat 1/4.  More security, but still comfortable under the belly.  

I also previously tried to elimate the waistband entirely, but it ended up being easier just to sew it on anyway. 

Just to head off the questions, yes, I am going to make this into a pdf pattern and, yes, I am posting a tutorial soon on how to add pockets to a pattern.

(Okay, you maybe weren't going to ask that, but isn't it nice to know anyway?)

Back soon!