From Hikes to City Streets: The Best Women’s Cargo Patterns for Function and Style
Practical, comfortable and pockets! What’s not to love about cargo pants? Whether you’re after roomy weekend wear, rugged travel-ready trousers, or a smart-casual pair of pants that still holds your phone and keys, cargo pants check all the boxes.
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Here is a selection of women’s cargo patterns that balance function with flattering lines, from classic utilitarian silhouettes to modern tapered and paperbag waists.
Choose your pattern, fabric and level of pocketing, and make the right adjustments for the perfect. Whether you want a project for weekend sewing, a pair to wear on adventures, or an elevated cargo you can dress up, there’s a pattern here to suit your plans.
Largo cargo pants by Love Notions
The Largo cargo pants are a straight leg design, with a high waist and fly front (the step-by-step instructions will guide you through!).
Varley Joggers from Designer Stitch
The Varley Joggers are somehow casual but stylish at the same time. They have an elastic waist with drawstring, and a flat-front elastic-back hem at the bottom of the tapered legs. Depending on your choice of fabric and shoes, these can be as relaxed or as sophisticated as you want!
Dune Pants by Sinclair Patterns
These cargo pants are a relaxed, wide leg style. They have a soft knit yoga-style waistband with hidden elastic inside for extra hold. There are three length options: full length, above the ankle, and a 3/4 capri length.
And don’t forget my favorite part about Sinclairs Patterns – there’s 3 height options (Petite, regular and tall)!
Meadowlark Hiking Pants by Love Notions
The Meadowlark hiking pants are great pull on cargo pants, with a flat front and elastic back. Other fun options include zip off pant legs (instant shorts!) and a tab to roll up the legs to capri length.
See my version and read my full review here.
Sequoia Cargos by Itch to Stitch
The Sequoia Cargos are relaxed, medium-rise woven cargos with a comfy rib-knit + elastic waistband (so they stay put without squeezing), a functional fly with a zip and snap, and plenty of pockets and details. There are long pants and shorts options and a leg strap to secure rolled-up cuffs for warmer days.
Zoe Cargo Pants from THISISKATCHI
The Zoe cargo pants are a funky design, with toggles at the hems and large bellows pockets that are more to the front than the sides.
Just note, there’s no seam allowance included in this pattern, so you’ll have to add it yourself!
Cargo Pants Giulietta by Prima Rimma Patterns
Cargo Pants Giulietta are a high-waisted, utility-forward pair of trousers that bring together practical details and modern style. The pockets on these are huge! And the elastic hem is so stylish and fun. They also have an elastic waistband with a funky parachute buckle. This pattern is the definition of sporty but stylish streetwear!
Cargo Pants from Wardrobe by Me
The cargo pants from Wardrobe by Me are a simple but stylish option, with a lower rise and wide baggy legs.
Bryce Cargo Pants by Hey June Handmade
For a stylish slim fit option, try the Bryce Cargo Pants. These pants feature a functional zip fly with a button or snap closure and belt loops for traditional cargo styling.
Azuki Work Pants by Waffle Patterns
The Azuki Pants are the industrial streetwear option in this collecttion. There are so many pocket options, including a detachable holster pocket. And there are optional details like a tool pocket, adjuster, hammer loop and knee patch. Style and function all in the one pattern!
No matter your style or sewing skill, there’s a women’s cargo pant sewing pattern here to match your needs — from pared-back, everyday joggers and pull-on hiking pants to tailored, work-ready trousers with all the bells and whistles.
Choose a silhouette and fabric that flatter your figure and suit your activities, decide how many pockets and what hardware you want, and sew up the perfect cargo pants. Highly functional and effortlessly stylish — ready for weekend adventures, travel, or a smart-casual outfit that carries everything you need.
