i joined the local sewing collective and was very excited to go to a 'sew in' today. the hostess however got sick and didn't want to expose everyone to the germs or host it sick. So bummer, but there will be more. i have a couple of requests to sew for people as well.
Meanwhile i finally found the pattern that will meet soooo many of my needs. it is cargo pants and shorts in the same pattern, one version of cargo pants includes the roll up and button style of pant leg. Not quite as cool as the REI zip off pants but it fits with not buying ethically questionable clothing. i can start making a few things for spring and summer now. i took a risk and we will see how it goes, but i bought fabric that is tan with a floral pattern (pattern is $4 and fabric was $15). Not as strictly cargo pant fabric however i think i am going to like them. we have unseasonably warm weather in Denver so maybe i can wear them this week. i am working on how to post pictures here, i used to know how.