NH Patterns Riviera Trousers and Shorts

Buy the Riviera Trousers and Shorts sewing pattern from NH Patterns. Riviera features an extra wide waistband with the option to add a belt and belt loops. Both the trousers and shorts have a fly front, tuck detail down the front of each leg, and side seam pockets. The trousers extend into an ultra wide leg. 

Sewing level: 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?

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: Light or mid weight woven fabric with little to no stretch. For the shorts, choose a fabric with a little more structure such as a linen or cotton. This helps keep the silhouette nice and crisp. For the trousers, something with a bit more drape works beautifully. Modal/tencel fabrics and suitings with some drape are really effective. 

Fabric requirements: If you wish to pattern match, you will need more fabric than stated. 

Sizes 4 – 18

Shorts: 150 cm (59") wide fabric: 100 - 130 cm (1.1 - 1.4 yd) // 137 cm (54") wide fabric: 110 - 130 cm (1.2 - 1.4 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 125 - 165 cm (1.4 - 1.8 yd).

Trousers: 150 cm (59") wide fabric: 230 - 260 cm (2.5 - 2.9 yd) // 137 cm (54") wide fabric: 240 - 270 cm (2.6 - 3 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 290 - 320 cm (3.2 - 3.5 yd).

Sizes 16 – 32

Shorts: 150 cm (59") wide fabric: 130 - 170 cm (1.5 - 1.9 yd) // 137 cm (54") wide fabric: 170 - 190 cm (1.9 - 2.1 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 190 - 220 cm (2.1 - 2.4 yd).

Trousers: 150 cm (59") wide fabric: 275 - 310 cm (3 - 3.4 yd) // 137 cm (54") wide fabric: 310 - 330 cm (3.4 - 3.6 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 330 - 390 cm (3.6 - 4.3 yd).

Sizing: 4 – 18 and 16 – 32 (approx. UK 6 – 18 and UK 16 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern is split into two different blocks. The crossover sizes in this pattern are very similar. The main difference between the size sets is the rise is an inch longer on the 16-32 set. The back crotch point for the 16-32 set has also been extended very slightly.

Notions: Lightweight fusible interfacing; zipper suitable for a fly front, 15-16 cm (6") for sizes 4-18 or 18 cm (7") for sizes 16-32; large hook and bar fastenings for the waistband // For a standard belt: buckle with approx. 6 cm (2 1/2") internal width; 6 mm (1/4") eyelets // For a slider belt: buckle with approx. 6 cm (2 1/2") internal width.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 and US letter print-at-home patterns (41 pages for sizes 4-18, 50 pages for sizes 16-32); A0 and US copy shop patterns (3 sheets for sizes 4-18, 4 sheets for sizes 16-32) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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