Closet Core Patterns Rika Pants

Buy the Rika Pants sewing pattern from Closet Core Patterns. One pants pattern, two looks! The Rika Pants are a timeless and versatile design that can feel like tailored trousers or utilitarian workwear depending on your choice of details. Featuring a high rise sitting just below the natural waist, a three-piece waistband, angled front pockets, a fly front zipper, and straight leg, Rika has you covered coming and going.

View A is cropped and tailored with deep hem cuffs, a tabbed waistband, angled belt loops, and rounded back pockets with flaps.

View B is full-length and utilitarian with a classic waistband, wide belt loops, and carpenter-style pockets in the back.

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

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Stable bottomweight wovens such as cotton canvas, twill, denim, gabardine, or corduroy.

Fabric requirements:

View A: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 3 - 3.5 yd (2.75 - 3.2 m) // 58" (1.5 m) wide fabric: 2.25 - 3 yd (2 - 2.75 m).

View B: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 3 - 3.75 yd (2.75 - 3.5 m) // 58" (1.5 m) wide fabric: 2.25 - 3 yd (2 - 2.75 m).

Sizing: 0 – 20 (approx. UK 6 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 7" (18 cm) pants zipper; one 5/8" (16 mm) button OR 1/2" (13 mm) sew-in hook and bar closure for pants; 0.5 yd (0.45 m) of fusible interfacing; 0.5 yd (0.45 m) of pocket lining // Optional: snap buttons or small buttons to secure back pocket flaps on View A; 2 yd (1.8 m) of double fold bias tape for finishing waistband (may be replaced with serged stitch).

Note: This pattern is available in an expanded size range on the designer’s website (PDF only).

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