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Cargo Work Pants

Cargo work pants with large cargo pockets, drafted to your waist, hip, rise, and inseam measurements. Reinforced construction built for durability and a functional fit.

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

What You Get

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

Customizable Options

  • Fit: Slim (+2.5″) / Regular (+4″) / Relaxed (+6″)
  • Leg shape: Slim / Straight / Bootcut
  • Waistband: Flexbelt (elastic sides) / Standard belt-loop
  • Front pockets: Deep slant (crossover) / Side seam / None
  • Cargo pockets: Multi-compartment / None
  • Back pockets: Patch + flap & press stud / Patch plain / None
  • Knee pads: Knee pad pocket (Velcro, top-loading) / Reinforcement patch / None
  • Inner leg seam: Double seam (heavy-duty) / Standard
  • Rise style: Ultra low (−2.5″) / Low rise (−1.5″) / Mid rise (body rise) / High rise (+1.5″) / Ultra high (+3″)
  • Seam allowance: ½″ / ⅝″ / 1″
  • Hem allowance: 1″ / 1½″ / 2″ (cuff)

Drafted from 5 of your measurements

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

What we draftSource
Waist circumferenceDrafted directly from your waist measurement
Hip circumferenceDrafted directly from your hip measurement
Crotch riseDrafted directly from your rise measurement
Thigh circumferenceDrafted directly from your thigh measurement
Inseam lengthDrafted directly from your inseam measurement

Fabric Recommendations

  • Cotton twill
  • Gabardine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many pockets do the cargo work pants have?

The pattern includes front slash pockets, back welt pockets, and large bellows cargo pockets on each leg - plenty of storage for tools and everyday carry.

What fabric is durable enough for work pants?

Heavy cotton twill (10-12 oz), duck canvas, or poly-cotton blends give the weight and durability needed for workwear.

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