Intermediate $14 Core

Cargo Shorts

Roomy cargo shorts with patch pockets, drafted to your waist, hip, and inseam measurements. Choose your inseam length and pocket placement for a pair that fits exactly how you want.

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Drafted from 5 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Waistband, Slant Pocket Backing, Slant Pocket Bag, Cargo Pocket Body, Cargo Pocket Flap, Back Patch Pocket
Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
Construction steps: 1. Sew pocket backing to pocket bag / 2. Attach pocket to front panel / 3. Prepare cargo pockets...
Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

Fit: Slim (+2.5″) , stretch fabric only / Regular (+4″) / Relaxed (+6″)
Front pockets: None / Slant (western) / Side seam
Cargo pockets: None / Cargo with flap
Back pockets: None / Patch ×1 / Patch ×2
Closure: Elastic waistband / Drawstring (no elastic) / Zip fly / Button fly
Elastic / casing width: ¾″ (1¾″ finished waistband → 3½″ cut) / 1″ (2″ finished waistband → 4″ cut) / 1½″ (2½″ finished waistband → 5″ cut) / 2″ (3″ finished waistband → 6″ cut)
Internal belt: None / Nylon webbing (holster/EDC support)
Seam allowance: ⅜″ / ½″ / ⅝″ / 1″
Hem allowance: ½″ / 1″ / 1½″ / 2″ (cuff)
Rise style: Ultra low (2000s, −2.5″) / Low rise (−1.5″) / Mid rise (body rise) / High rise (+1.5″) / Ultra high (paperbag, +3″)

Style Variations

Hiking Shorts

Drafted from 5 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draft	Source
Waist circumference	Drafted directly from your waist measurement
Hip circumference	Drafted directly from your hip measurement
Crotch rise	Drafted directly from your rise measurement
Thigh circumference	Drafted directly from your thigh measurement
Inseam length	Drafted directly from your inseam measurement

Fabric Recommendations

Gabardine
Cotton twill
Linen or linen-cotton

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fabric works best for cargo shorts?

Medium-weight cotton twill, canvas, or ripstop are ideal. A fabric with some body holds the pocket shape well.

How much ease is built into the pattern?

The cargo shorts include generous wearing ease for a relaxed fit. Your exact waist, hip, and thigh measurements are used as the starting point.

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