This was the exact style shorts my husband wanted, it’s the first non-knit Jalie pattern I’ve made. The pattern goes together nicely, but the fly front is very shallow and doesn’t lay well with a metal jeans style zipper. When I make it again I will redraft for a more adult style fly front.
L
Laura · August 15, 2025
Nice pants, easy to sew
I purchased the men’s & boys pants and shorts pattern 2104 so I could sew something special for my Grandson. I made the cargo pants in a sturdy cotton duck in dark green . They came together beautifully, looking like something expensive from a store. They were not difficult at all to sew. As usual, Jalie patterns have excellent instructions and illustrations, so no frustrations from constructing the various pockets to creating the fly zipper. What I also like about this pattern is that I can use a different type of fabric, leave off the lower leg pockets and have a nice pair of dressier slacks. With all the sizes, I can make him many pairs in the feature as he grows.
