Thanks, Jenn & Val! Val, I haven't tried making these pants with knit fabrics, that sounds fun! I haven't had a problem with the side panels washing well...I think because I serge them in instead of stitching them in. Sam has handed down several pairs to friends and they are still going strong years later. I love these pants because they are easy to pair with just about any top in earth tones or blues, easy for getting dressed in the morning.

Tara