Style Arc Kerry Cargo Pants

I have had this pattern for quite a while (so many of my posts start out with those words. That’s what happens when you buy patterns all the time). I wanted a pattern that would give me the traditional look of a cargo pant, but still be stylish. this was the one I chose. I used a lightweight cotton blend for these pants.

If you’re not familiar with Style Arc patterns, they are out of Australia. They used to sell only single size patterns, but now I believe they offer multi-size patterns as well. This particular pants pattern was one size and fit (almost) perfectly! I made my usual adjustments of a wedge in the center back seam to lengthen it about 1″. Then lengthened in the front about 1/4″. I also narrowed the pants legs (they seemed really wide) from the knee down. Basically from the bottom of the side pocket down to the hem was taken in 1-1/2″ on each side. I did this after the pants were made because the muslin I made was a shortened version.

Other changes I made were not related to fit. I decided to use elastic in the waist rather than the drawstring. I also used Velcro on the pockets instead of buttons. I did not add the leg straps (to roll up the pants legs) on this pair.

The construction process was very easy, although as with many independent pattern companies, the instructions were minimal. That’s not a problem for me and shouldn’t be a deterrent for anyone wanting to try one of their patterns. I believe you only improve by practice and stretching yourself beyond what you think you can do.

I love that these pants have 3 sets of pockets – inseam, side, and back! I can definitely see myself making these from cotton twill (the recommended fabric) for the Fall. I could wear this with a jean jacket (which I don’t have but have a pattern and material for). This is a pretty easy and quick pattern to make.