Petits D'om Buffalo Jeans, Cargo Pants or Shorts

Buy the Child/Teen Buffalo Jeans, Cargo Pants or Shorts sewing pattern from Petits D'om. Buffalo has two fly and waistband options. Choose a faux fly and elasticated waistband (particularly suitable for young children and easy to make) or opt for a zipper fly and buttoned waistband (more suitable for teenagers but a bit more challenging). The second version has back darts, and buttonhole elastic can be inserted into the waistband for an even better fit.

The pattern also includes lots of pocket options: front pockets with or without a coin pocket, back patch pockets with or without a hammer loop and utility pocket, and side (cargo) pockets. Add belt loops, rivets, and contrast topstitching for a workwear look.

Note: This pattern has been designed for boys. A similar pattern for girls is available here.

Sewing level: Confident beginner / Intermediate

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Denim-type woven fabric or medium weight twill (approx. 230-300 g/m²). Use a light cotton fabric for the pocket lining.

Fabric requirements: 

Main: 150 cm (58") wide fabric: Pants, 80 - 180 cm (7/8 - 2 yd) // Shorts, 60 - 100 cm (3/4 - 1 1/8 yd).

Pocket lining: 110 cm (43") wide fabric: 30 cm (3/8 yd).

Sizing: 2 – 16 years. Please check the designer's size chart.

Notions: One 15-16 mm (5/8") button (optional for faux fly version) // Faux fly: elastic: 2 cm (3/4") wide for 2-4 years, 2.5 cm (1") wide for 6-12 years, 3 cm (1 1/8") wide for 14-16 years // Zipper fly: metal zipper; optional 2 cm (3/4") wide buttonhole elastic and two 12-14 mm (1/2") buttons // Optional: five rivets; contrast topstitch thread.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (23 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

Note: This pattern does not include seam allowances.

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