I want to try a simple pattern with a fly front

[temom]

I want to try to make a simple pair of shorts, capris, or pants with a fly front. Does anyone have a recomendation? Did I mention it needs to be simple? I really want to branch out a little bit with my sewing, as I really limit myself right now.
Any thoughts? I personally HATE McCall patterns. Any others you have tried and liked?

[LeapFrog Libby]

My friend who taught Home Ec at college level told me to just follow each step in order from the pattern instructions. That is how I did it and had no trouble. I did it for my sons. I hate fly fronts for myself. Only on Jeans..

[lendube]

Theresa, you're making me nuts trying to remember this pattern I made with a fly front. It had a totally different approach and it worked like a charm. Wait a minute! I might know which pattern it is. Let me check.

Got it. It's New Look 6709. I made a pair of pants from it and I loved the way they went together. The fit was real good too. There are many, many options. I made View D but long. The pant legs are quite wide and I remember the zipper going in so nicely. Take a look. http://cgi.ebay.com/UNCUT-New-Look-6709 ... 5d2d6453fb

Apparently it's out of print but here is a new one on Ebay for only $3.00.

[MartySews2]

Theresa, I like Vogue 7881 by Claire Shaeffer. She gives excellent directions & I like the waistband that is adjustable for a tilted waist. The fit is great.
Marty

[Bama]

I hate sewing zippers. I don't usually pick patterns with a fly front, but found one with a fake fly front. I LOVE wearing these capris and need to find time to make me a couple more.
http://www.simplicity.com/p-2017-misses ... kirts.aspx

Maybe these are too simple. The back has a yoke, so they fit better than most pants with an elastic waist.

[temom]

Marty, what is a tilted waist?
Lennie, I like that pattern, but alas, I haven't lost that many inches yet.
Bama, that is really pretty.

[MartySews2]

Theresa, a tilted waist is when you have a little bit of a sway back. Almost every female has some sort of tilted waist especially as we get older & have had children. Our waists thicken & our tummies are a little fuller & the back side is a little flatter. If you look sideways in a mirror, it is noticeable. With this pattern, the waistband has a seam in the back & curves so that it fits closer around the waist. There is no back gaposis or pooching of fabric when sitting. I find that this is my favorite pant pattern. Claire Shaeffer is known for her books & DVDs on basic couture techniques as well as on fabrics which I have. I love her books "Fabric Sewing Guide" & "Sew Any Fabric". I consider them to be an essential part of my sewing library.
Marty

[DorothyL]

I have a Connie Crawford pattern that I like but it has elastic in the back. I don't know if it is out of print or not.

Dorothy

[temom]

Theresa, a tilted waist is when you have a little bit of a sway back. Almost every female has some sort of tilted waist especially as we get older & have had children. Our waists thicken & our tummies are a little fuller & the back side is a little flatter. If you look sideways in a mirror, it is noticeable.
Marty

If you change the words little to a lot, that would describe me. Being petite hasn't helped any, as petites have thicker waists anyway (no room for the internal organs).

[HeyJudee]

Being petite hasn't helped any, as petites have thicker waists anyway (no room for the internal organs).

So that's my problem...