With adorably feminine pockets, flat front elastic waistband, slimline leg, optional ruffles & topstitching, the Sweetheart Cargo Pants pattern is packed full of features your little girl will love.
MAIN TUTORIAL:
- With 3 Waistband options included in the pattern, the main tutorial outlines the Mock Fly with adjustable back waistband.
- Flat Front Waistband.
- Topstitching galore including tips on how to make yours look professional
- Seaming
- Slimline leg
- Rounded pockets
- Front, Back & Side Leg Pockets (pick at choose which ones you want to include)
Kids are crazy about pockets! You watch! 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.
GLORIOUS LITTLE PATTERN HACKS:
Want More Options to Sew? Here are a few more glorious little pattern hacks you'll find in this tutorial:
- Adding ruffles or binding to your pockets
- Pleating pockets
- Pocket Flaps
- Adding Side Leg or Hem Tabs
- Making Shorts, Pedal Pushes & Capri length pants
- Alternative fly finishes - Pull-on (full elastic) pant, Zip Fly pant (with working zip)
SIZE RANGE: 2-8 (there is no nappy/diaper allowance in these pants).
| Size (AU) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| Hip/Seat (cm) |
54 |
56 |
59 |
62 |
65 |
68 |
71 |
| Hip/Seam (inch) |
21 1/4 |
22 |
23 1/4 |
24 3/8 |
25 5/8 |
26 3/4 |
28 |
SKILL LEVEL: options for experienced beginners & the more experienced.
TRIM REQUIREMENTS:
Main tutorial: 20mm (3/4") adjustable/buttonhole elastic, lightweight fusible interfacing, 20mm lace.
Optional / Extas Section: Side Leg Pockets - 1 x 15-20mm (5/8-3/4") button per pocket. Back Flap Pockets - 2 x 15-20mm (5/8-3/4") buttons. Tabs - 1 x 15-20mm (5/8-3/4") button per tab. Pull-On Style - 25mm (1") elastic. Zip Fly Style - 20mm (3/4") adjustable buttonhole elastic, 15cm (6") or longer dress zip, 1 x 15-20mm (5/8-3/4") button.
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS:
Quilting cottons are perfect for this pant. Other options include denim, cotton drill, stretch drill, chambray, sateen.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:
The following table outlines fabric requirements based on 110cm (44") fabric.
Please note: (1) The estimates below do not include directional fabrics. I recommend you cut out the pattern & lay the pieces down on a flat surface to help estimate fabric needs for directional fabric. (2) It's wise to pre-wash your fabrics, particularly those containing natural fibres.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: METRES
Main Fabric: Back & front.
Contrast 1: Front & side leg pockets, pocket flaps.
Contrast 2: Side pocket, pocket facings, waistband, trims.
| Size (AU) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| Main Fabric |
0.65 |
0.7 |
0.75 |
0.8 |
0.85 |
0.9 |
0.95 |
| Contrast 1 |
0.2 |
0.25 |
0.25 |
0.3 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
| Contrast 2 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
All in One Fabric
| Size (AU) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| 110cm width |
0.85 |
0.9 |
1 |
1.05 |
1.1 |
1.3 |
1.35 |
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: YARDS
Main Fabric: Back & front.
Contrast 1: Front & side leg pockets, pocket flaps.
Contrast 2: Side pocket, pocket facings, waistband, trims.
| Size (AU) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| Main Fabric |
3/4 |
3/4 |
3/4 |
3/4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Contrast 1 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
3/8 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
| Contrast 2 |
3/8 |
3/8 |
3/8 |
3/8 |
3/8 |
3/8 |
3/8 |
All in One Fabric
| Size (AU) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| 40" width |
3/4 |
3/4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 1/4 |
1 1/4 |
OTHER:
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