These Chinos are hot

I finished up my first pair of HotPatterns Weekender Bootcut Chinos

I traced a straight 14 on Thursday, cut fabric Friday and constructed on Saturday. Oh, and didn't make any modifications but got a perfect fit.

I used navy cotton with a barely perceptible stripe (No stretch) from one of my Fabric Mart bundles. I was worried about sewing the pattern with non-stretch fabric on the first go around. In the end, I figured that is the way to go to get a true idea of the cut and fit. I've since ordered a gorgeous Tahari wool suiting remnant from Textile Studios which has no stretch and I'm eagerly checking my mailbox daily. WOO HOO! I couldn't resist.

I also have some black tencel lycra from Textile Studios in my stash and might give it a go just to see how the stretch differs.

I didn't bother to measure the yardage before cutting but I think I used around 1.75 yards. I could figure it out if I were to lay the pattern out to see. But, eh, I'm lazy tonight.

I love this pant. More to come once I get my camera to cooperate because I have to show you the crotch curve. I've never seen anything like it!