Boys Adventure Cargo Pants

WHAT'S IN OUR BOYS CARGO PATTERN?

THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF SEWING PATTERN.

First, you can choose from 3 different waistbands: 

• Easy Pull-On Cargo Pants (or Shorts) with full elastic waistband
• Mock Fly Cargo Pants (or Shorts) with full elastic waistband
• Zip Fly Cargo Pants (or Shorts) with adjustable elastic back waistband

Then you can choose to add (or not) the following features:  

• Choice of leg finishes 
• Slimline or Relaxed Fit 
• Front pockets
• Side Pockets
• Back Pockets
• Pocket Flaps & Tabs you can add to side or back pockets  

You'll also find...

• Topstitching galore (including tips on successful topstitching)
• Deep pockets 
• Lots of opportunity to get creative 
• Instructions to make shorts: both long & short.

KIDS ARE CRAZY ABOUT POCKETS! Make your little one a pair of these pants, with pockets and see how much they love them. They are perfect for hunting for & storing precious treasures.

There are also heaps of photos to guide you and the instructions are broken down into simple units to make them achievable by all. Along the way you'll also find tips to help you achieve a professional finish on your PE garment.

SKILL LEVEL: advanced beginner

SIZE RANGE: Sizes 2-14 (not nappy/diaper designed)

To determine size, measure around the hip/seat. This measurement is taken around the fullest part of the child's seat. The tape measure should be firm but not tight.

 To view full size chart on mobile devices, please turn to landscape view. 

FABRIC & TRIM OUTLINE:

TRIM REQUIREMENTS: 
Pull-On & Mock Fly styles - 20mm (3/4") elastic.
Zip Fly style - 20mm (3/4") adjustable/buttonhole elastic, 2 x 20mm (3/4") buttons, dress zip (equal to or longer than) size 2-7: 15cm (6") size 8-10: 18cm (7") size 12+: 20cm (8").
Tab Pockets & Pocket Flaps - 1 x 2cm (3/4") button for each tab or pocket flap.

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS: Quilting cotton (some awesome boy prints out there), denim, chambray, cotton drill, corduroy.

Denim & Corduroy note: If you are using a heavy weight fabric like denim or corduroy (not lightweight denim or corduroy), stick to the ‘slim fit’ option.