Wardrobe By Me’s cargo shortssewing pattern has pleated side pockets, back welt pockets, a front fly with zipper, side pockets, six belt loops, faced waistline, and back reinforcement. This traditional cargo short sewing pattern has a 9″ / 24 cm inseam
Available in Men’s sizes 26″ – 42″
Recommended Fabrics:
Bottom-weight sturdy cotton, linen, rip-stop, canvas, denim, or other traditional pant weight fabric.
You will also need: 1/2 yds of lining fabric, 3/4 yds of interfacing, one 5″ zipper, one 3/4″ button (Views A and B), andtwo3/8″ buttons (View B)
BODY MEASUREMENTS (INCHES)
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 42 | |
| Waist | 26″ | 27″ | 28″ | 29″ | 30″ | 31″ | 32″ | 33″ | 34″ | 35″ | 36″ | 37″ | 38″ | 40″ | 42″ |
| Hip | 32″ | 33″ | 34″ | 35″ | 36″ | 37″ | 38″ | 39″ | 40″ | 41″ | 42″ | 43″ | 44″ | 46″ | 48″ |
FINISHED GARMENTMEASUREMENTS (INCHES)
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 42 | |
| Waistband | 26″ | 27″ | 28″ | 29″ | 30″ | 31″ | 32″ | 33″ | 34″ | 35″ | 36″ | 37″ | 38″ | 40″ | 42″ |
| Hip | 36″ | 37″ | 38″ | 39″ | 40″ | 41″ | 42″ | 43″ | 44″ | 45″ | 46″ | 47″ | 48″ | 50″ | 52″ |
| Inseam | 9 1/2″ | 9 1/2″ | 9 1/2″ | 9 1/2″ | 9 1/2″ | 9 1/2″ | 9 1/2″ | 9 1/2″ | 9 1/2″ | 9 1/2″ | 9 1/2″ | 9 1/2″ | 9 1/2″ | 9 1/2″ | 9 1/2″ |
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS (55″ wide)
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 42 | |
| View A | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 3/4 yds | 1 3/4 yds | 1 3/4 yds | 1 3/4 yds | 1 3/4 yds |
| View B | 1 1/4 yds | 1 1/4 yds | 1 1/4 yds | 1 1/4 yds | 1 1/4 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds | 1 1/2 yds |
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!
Features:
- Front pockets
- Side patch pockets with flaps
- Welt pockets
- Front fly with zipper
- Faced waistline with belt loops
- Optional back reinforcement
- Step by step photo tutorial for zipper installment










