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

Processing Your Order: We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your order is handled with care and sent out promptly.

UK Delivery:

Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
Courier Delivery: We offer a courier service via Parcelforce for customers requiring a faster delivery option. We aim to dispatch eligible orders placed before 1pm on the same working day, but this cannot be guaranteed. Courier delivery is generally expected on the next working day following dispatch. Orders placed on Friday may not be collected until the following Monday. This service is tracked.

We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.

We deliver worldwide - view our full list of international destinations.

All delivery times are estimates and may be affected by circumstances outside our control once your parcel has been handed to the delivery provider.

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.

Read our full returns policy