I used the smallest double fold binder to do the fly binding. That worked like a dream.
I used the downturn feller to hem the legs. The first pair was already sewn up, so I hemmed in the round. The second pair, I decided to try hemming first then sewing. Both methods have their merits, I'll have to see whether they construction choice affects how they feel in wear.
Unusually, I had a bit of a problem with the hem on the first pair. I had to unpick and re-sew, and I sewed by eye so they are a bit rubbish.
On both pairs, I coverstitched around the waistband so that the join looked a little more "finished" on the inside. I need to improve my positioningfor that. I also need to see if DH prefers the feel of the finished to the unfinished ones I made the other day.
I hope that DH finds these comfortable. I particularly hope he likes the waistband as I'm using the same fabric to make the waistband rather than using elastic. I could switch to using elastic, but it's easier (and cheaper) to use the fabric I am working with anyway.
When he's had a chance to wear them, and has given me feedback on improvements, I'll make him some more (assuming he wants me to) . I've got a very small amount of fabric left, and I might make some flypieces to use in a pair of otherwise plain boxers.
I've also got a small stash of fabric set aside for knickers for him.
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Total crafty things this year: 31
Sewing based makes: 16;
Inner pad for foot muff; make cover for foot muff; trim down Superking Duvet to KS and recover edges;
Cushion cover for Miss T; Gift bags for Miss T and GDK;
Dressing Gown;
Cat Duvet, Duvet Cover and Pillowcase;
Cushion cover for living room;
Sleeveless tops (x4);
SBCC top
Overlocker chicken
Curtains for nest boxes (4, but counted as 1 make)~
Boxers for DH (test pairs for sizing - counted as 1, and then 2 pairs)
Learning activities: 10;
Scanning pattern pieces; Making movies; Babylock demo day; Gathering using my overlocker; Euphy training (circles,using elastic in looper) Gail Yellen's binder course; Inkscape 1; casting on; purling; casting off
Painted bisque butter dish and had it fired
Knitted Infinity scarf
