Comfortable and practical, this style of cargo pants and shorts is a go-to for good reason!
Features a relaxed fit and natural waist height, with pants and shorts lengths included, and an enclosed elastic waist with optional faux fly look. The Cargo Pockets are uniquely placed on the front of the legs instead of the more common side placement, and are perfect for decorative topstitching.
Recommended Skill Level - Confident beginner
Seam allowance is 3/8" (1cm) unless stated otherwise in the pattern, and is included in all measurements and pattern pieces.
Seam allowance is 3/8" (1cm) unless stated otherwise in the pattern, and is included in all measurements and pattern pieces.
Required Supplies: sewing machine and/or serger, needle suitable for chosen fabric, 1"-1.5" wide elastic for waist, iron, pins/clips, scissors.
Suggested Fabric: This pattern is designed for non-stretch fabrics. Suggested for the main pant/shorts are bottom weight wovens such as cotton, twill, light denim or duck canvas, corduroy, medium linen, or similar fabrics. It is recommended that the linings for the pockets be made with a lighter weight woven fabric such as quilting cotton.
Included in the pattern:
- EXTENDED SIZES! Size range includes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, A, B, C, D (tween/teen sizes).
- Cutting charts & pattern pieces for all rectangular parts.
- Easy to assemble pattern pieces.
- Clear and efficiently nested pattern pieces, color coded by size. All colors also print clearly in black ink.
- No layers (individual size printing) on print-at-home or Large Format; Layers ARE included on Projector Files.
- All measurements in both metric and imperial
- Sizing guide including body measurements to help obtain the proper fit for the child.
- Specific instructions on customizing & blending sizes.
- Line drawings showing all options.
- Interactive table of contents, for reference and ease of use on digital devices.
- Fabric requirements for all parts.
- Supplies and suggested fabrics list.
- Full color photo tutorial with written (English only) details for each step.
- Hints and tips throughout the tutorial.
- Summary of steps for quick reference.
- Modeled photos showing the finished options.
Purchase also includes AO Large Format PDF for copy shop printing, and Projector optimized file. Print-at-home and Large Format files have nested pattern pieces (no layers); Projector file has layers (ability to turn on and off individual projected sizes), optional "unfold" layer for Cut-on-Fold pattern pieces, & inverted black-background section which also includes mirrored pattern pieces.
NOTE: This product is a sewing pattern, not a completed garment.
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Stylish shorts
These shorts are such a good fit. I like the flat front which sits very neatly. Instructions easy to follow with lots of useful tips for making your shorts even better.
