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Today we are showcasing August’s pattern of the month the Girl’s Mission Cargo Shorts in Sizes 5-12.

Just in time for a Back to School sewing project! Get excited to show off your own unique style cargo shorts. Pick from some wild fabric designs or keep to traditional colored twill. Whatever you do, make a statement of your own!

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Girl’s Cargo Shorts

We love these shorts for the cuteness factor, with pleated top pocket storage.

The top pockets are rated as easy. The are simply stitched on top of the shorts and the pocket is pleated with a flap.

The belt loops are also easy, but be careful to make nice neat ends that can be folded over and topstitched. It’s vital to use the proper weight fabric so that the loops will fold over properly. You can use a different fabric for the loops to bedazzle the look, just use a woven of the same weight. Then top stitch each end to the front of the shorts as shown in our diagrams.

The closed zipper and fly is tricky, if you’ve never sewn a zipper before, so we’ve rated this pattern as advanced for that reason only.

Please read below for more detailed information about this pattern.

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Molly

Twill Fabric Suggestions

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PInk Soft Twill in Bamboo and Cotton

Pink, Soft Green, Black or Sky Blue Messy Camo Soft Stretch Denim

Pattern Features

Belt Loops (Easy)

Expandable Top Pockets (Easy)

Zipper and Snap Closure (3.5” Closed Zipper)

(3) 1/2” or 1.5cm snap sets

Side Panel Design

V Back Panel Detail

Fabric Suggestions for the Shorts Pattern

Fabric Requirements: Medium weight woven fabric about 6-12 oz Cotton, Tencel, Cotton Blends, Twill, Denim with up to 5% elastane.

Notions:

3 snaps .50” x .50” or 1.5 cm

3.5" Closed Zipper

Woven Interfacing. (See our comprehensive article on interfacing)

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