WWII OOE arrived. Almost need to go up three sizes for a proper looser fit 

those look really great!!

Aaaaannnndddd they're done. Still gotta wash them to get rid of anything from the mill, but they're done.  The waistband went much easier this time around. Decided to baste it in place and that made a world of difference (last two pics). I had far less problems getting the needle to grab the inside edge.  Went with tucked loops again. Also pleased with how easily my zig zag machine did bartacks on the loops. I think this Janome might run smoother than my 201. He also wanted 7 loops instead of the standard 5 because he likes how it keeps his belt in place better.  I'll update with fit pics in a couple weeks after his birthday.  Things went really well on this pair though. I wasn't able to use my compensating foot because I realized the needle bar nicks it slightly and I don't want to mess anything up on my Singer. So I had to do most of the topstitching by lining the edge up with the presser foot toe. It was a good lesson in sewing straight and patience, but I think it made me a better sewist because of it. 

MERZ B. SCHWANEN SPRING COLLECTION OF T-SHIRTS & CHINOS  New relaxed fit Merz B. Schwanen t-shirts are here. These are made of a newly developed cotton and hemp fiber blend and are the first tees we have from Merz which come factory rinsed. Available now at all stores in white and caramel.  Merz B. Schwanen’s iconic “215” heavyweight loopwheeled t-shirt is finally back in stock at all stores and available in 12 colors. Get em now because these will not stay in stock for long. Lastly, we've received loopwheeled boxer briefs and new cotton melange socks. Shop Merz B. Schwanen Online: https://www.selfedge.com/merz-b-schwanen