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

This is a digital PDF sewing pattern and not a physical product.

Upon purchase, you will receive immediate access to download the pattern files and sewing instructions. Print the pattern at home on A4/Letter paper or at a copy shop using the A0 large-format file.

The files are available immediately after purchase. By purchasing this PDF pattern, you expressly consent to the immediate supply of digital content and acknowledge that your right of withdrawal is waived once you have downloaded the pattern files.