I recommend vintage machines- sturdy, fewer problems, last a long time, easy to fix. Singer 403A is one of my favorites

I’m pretty sure mine came threaded like this- threads are color coded to match the pathways

I hadn’t really considered this pattern before but I love your shorts and the adjustable waist has me intrigued. Love the fabric you used,too!

Have you tried it? I’m also searching for a replacement.

Love the colors! Nice job on the plaid matching

Thank you! It’s an interesting pattern to put together and sew up. The adjustable waist is quite comfy

Home sewn outfit on short middle aged woman with brown wideleg pants

Closeup of pants closure with D ring and sew on size 10 snaps

Width of pant leg shown with one foot resting on wall

Just finished my sewing entry for the literary sewing circle hosted by Melanie at Following the Thread. Made the Magic Pants Pattern to go with the book Howl’s Moving Castle. The book and the pattern both are magic!