mary, I'm wondering if we've exchanged emails over making shorts? If not, have you seen my sewing page for do it yourself? I find that if you use a 7 to 9 oz lycra instead of swim lycra, you don't get the transparency problem. also, give me a PM with your address and I'll make a copy of my chamois pattern for you and mail it.

Irulan

http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/shorts.asp