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