Buy the Reya Pants and Shorts sewing pattern from Chalk and Notch. The Reya is a wide-leg pants and shorts pattern with a front pin tuck detail. The waist is finished with elastic and an optional drawstring. The pattern includes high-rise and mid-rise options. There are four inseam lengths for the pants view: 26" (66 cm), 28" (71 cm), 30" (76 cm) and 32" (81 cm). The shorts inseam is 3" (7.5 cm). Both views include optional side seam pockets and back patch pockets.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

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?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: Some of the pattern pieces have been split (to fit on the A0 sheets) and will need to be joined together.

Suggested fabrics: This style is designed for medium weight (5-7 oz.) woven fabrics. Hemp, linen, rayon, twill blends, wool.

Fabric requirements: Minimum fabric required is listed. If you think you will need more for shrinkage, directional print, pattern matching or print repeat, please purchase accordingly. 

44" (112 cm) wide fabric: Pants, 2.75 - 3.25 yd (2.5 - 3 m) // Shorts, 1.5 - 2.5 yd (1.4 - 2.2 m).

54" (137 cm) wide fabric: Pants, 2.75 yd (2.5 m) // Shorts, 1.5 - 1.75 yd (1.4 - 1.6 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 30 (approx. UK 8 – 30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 0.5 yd/m of lining fabric (rayon bemberg or rayon challis) OR 0.5 yd/m of additional main fabric (if lightweight) for side pockets; 0.25 yd/m of tricot fusible interfacing; 1.5 yd (1.4 m) of 1" (2.5 cm) waist elastic.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (36 pages); US copy shop pattern (36" x 96"); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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