Minerva Digital Pattern 6004

Introducing a digital pattern for the men’s straight-leg cargo trousers – Functional Pockets Meet Rugged Utility.

WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 6004

A versatile piece for modern wardrobes, these trousers combine durability with practical storage:

Outdoor Ready: Perfect for hikes, workdays, or travel with secure and spacious cargo pockets.
Utility Style: Designed for functionality without sacrificing shape—practical yet sharp.
Street Casual: Pair with sneakers and a casual jacket for an urban, relaxed look.

KEY DESIGN FEATURES

Silhouette: Straight-leg cut with relaxed ease for movement.

Waistband: Structured waistband with belt loops.

Closure: Fly front zipper with buttoned waistband.

Pockets – Front: Slanted side pockets with internal pocket bags.

Pockets – Cargo: Large patch pockets with buttoned flaps placed on side thighs.

Pockets – Back: Welt pockets with buttoned flaps.

Details: Topstitching throughout reinforces seams and adds utility styling.

Style: Rugged, practical, and versatile—suitable for cotton gabardine, twill, or denim.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Intermediate. For sewists comfortable with patch pocket construction, flaps, and fly fronts.

SEAM ALLOWANCES

No seam allowances by default. If an option to add them at €1 is chosen, pattern will come with seam allowances included.

Please note: a single contour on the pattern pieces means no seam allowances are included. A double contour indicates seam allowances are included.

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DIGITAL PATTERN 6004

Select firm fabrics to support the structure and pocket detailing:

Cotton gabardine (dark green, khaki, or navy)
Cotton twill or canvas
Medium-weight denim
Cotton pocketing (white or neutral tones) for lining

Avoid soft or drapey fabrics to ensure durability and shape.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

Fusible interfacing: 10 cm x 140 cm (for waistband reinforcement)
Cotton pocketing: 40 cm x 140 cm (white or neutral)
Zipper: 1 zipper (20 cm, matching tone)
Buttons: 1 waistband button, 22 mm (shank style preferred); 2 small buttons, 10 mm (for back pocket flaps); 2 medium buttons, 15 mm (for cargo pocket flaps)

CUTTER’S MUST FOR A DIGITAL PATTERN 6004

From Main Fabric (Gabardine, Twill, or Denim):

Front leg – 2 pieces
Back leg – 2 pieces
Fly facing – 1 piece
Side front pocket facing – 2 pieces
Back pocket flap – 4 pieces
Cargo pocket flap – 4 pieces
Cargo pocket – 2 pieces
Back pocket facing – 2 pieces
Back pocket welts – 4 pieces
Waistband, left – 1 piece
Waistband, right – 1 piece
Belt loops – 1 piece (long strip, cut into segments)

From Cotton Fabric (White or Neutral):

Front pocket bag – 2 pieces
Back pocket bag – 2 pieces

From Fusible Interfacing:

Half waistband width

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before cutting your fabric:

Print and lay out pattern pieces to determine yardage.
Check mirrored pieces, notches, and grainlines.
For patterned fabrics, align carefully for symmetry.

DIGITAL PATTERN 6004 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS

DXF AAMA for 3D Designers: Imports into Clo3D for simulation and testing fabric behavior.
PLT Format for Contractors: Compatible with plotters for batch production.
PDF Format for Advanced Sewists: Tiled A4/Letter printing with all notches and details.

CUSTOM FIT OPTIONS WITH INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS OR ASTM SIZES

Pattern 6004 supports both standard US ASTM sizing and custom measurements:

Waist: 35 cm – 140 cm
Low Hip: 35 cm – 190 cm

The drafting software tailors the pattern to your specific dimensions, ensuring ideal fit at the waist, hips, and leg length—minimizing alterations and enhancing comfort.