Cargo Shorts sewing pattern
The Cargo Shorts Sewing Pattern is a practical, multi-pocketed pattern for woven fabrics. Featuring six functional pockets—slanted front pockets, pleated side cargo pockets with flaps, and back welt pockets—these shorts combine utility with classic style. The pattern includes a faced waistline with belt loops, front fly zipper, and back seat reinforcement for durability.
Available in waist sizes 26-42" / 66-107 cm
- Color PDF sewing pattern in paper formats Letter, A4, and A0, and a separate projector file
- YouTube Video Sew-along
- Front pockets
- Side patch pockets with flaps
- Welt pockets
- Front fly with zipper
- Faced waistline with belt loops
- Back reinforcement
Flip through the images to find fabric requirements and measurements for the Cargo Shorts sewing pattern
Skill level 3/4
The Cargo shorts sewing pattern has a front zipper and welt pockets. If you are new to welts and zippers, it's only a matter of practicing a few times! Remember to check the video!
What you need to make a pair of Cargo Shorts sewing pattern
- Woven fabric*
- Woven pocket lining
- Fusible interfacing
- Three buttons
- Sewing thread
*Use bottom-weight, sturdy cotton, linen, rip-stop, canvas, denim, or other traditional pant-weight fabric.
Cargo Shorts PDF Pattern includes
- Layered PDF pattern, waist sizes 26-42 inches
- Print formats: A4 (29 pages), Letter (29 pages), A0 (2 pages), projector file
- Trimless pages
- Illustrated step-by-step instructions
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Seam allowances included
- Fabric requirements chart
- Finished garment measurements
- YouTube sew-along tutorial
Pattern Specifications
- Pattern Name: Cargo Shorts
- Garment Type: Men's cargo shorts, utility shorts
- Size Range: Waist 26-42 inches (66-107 cm)
- Skill Level: Intermediate (3/4)
- Fabric Type: Bottom-weight woven fabric, cotton, linen, ripstop, canvas, denim
- Features: Six pockets (slanted front, pleated side with flaps, back welt), front fly zipper, faced waistband, belt loops, back seat reinforcement
- Fit: Classic cargo fit
- Notions: Fusible interfacing, pocket lining, zipper, three buttons, sewing thread
Print PDF sewing patterns
Instructions with the following elements:
- Pattern overview with pattern names and cutting instructions. (page 3)
- Page overview showing how to tape the pages together (page 3)
- Measurements of the body and garment are provided in both Imperial and metric units. (pages 4-5)
- Style illustration of the garment shown from the front and back. (page 6)
- Materials list with recommended fabrics and trims. (Page 7)
- Illustrated instructions with step-by-step line drawings explained in English.
Pattern pieces
- Pattern pieces with seam allowances included.
- Layered file with each size on a separate layer.
What you get is the following:
- Instructions booklet
- PDF pattern in A4 and Letter
- PDF pattern in A0
- Separate projector file
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