Closet Core Patterns - Rika Pants Sewing Pattern

Difficulty: Intermediate

Sizes: 0 – 20 (approx. UK 6 – 20 based on our size chart)

Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.

Description

The Rika Pants pattern offers two distinct styles in one design. With a high rise just below the natural waist, a three-piece waistband, angled front pockets, a fly front zipper, and a straight leg, the Rika Pants can be tailored or workwear-inspired based on your choice of details.

View A has a cropped, tailored look with deep hem cuffs, a tabbed waistband, angled belt loops, and rounded back pockets with flaps. View B features a full-length, utilitarian style with a classic waistband, wide belt loops, and carpenter-style back pockets.

Recommended Fabric

Stable bottom weight wovens such as cotton canvas, twill, denim, gabardine, or corduroy.

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)

Delivery & Returns

Delivery

Standard UK mainland delivery from £4.95, with express options and same-day dispatch available at checkout. We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.

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Returns

We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.

Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.

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