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Riga

Relaxed trousers with an elasticated, drawstring waistband, side seam pockets, and a patch pocket at the back.

Riga women's trousers worn by a model, shown with front and back technical sketches
XS–XL Sizes included (EU 36–44)
1.45–1.90 m Main fabric (57.1"–74.8")
0.3 m Interfacing (11.8")
1 cm Seam allowance included (0.39")

Relaxed trousers with a drawstring waist

Wide-leg trousers with an elasticated waistband finished with a drawstring, side seam pockets, and a patch pocket with a facing at the back.

Cut from linen, cotton, lightweight suiting fabrics, or thin denim, this pattern is sized XS to XL (EU 36–44), based on a woman's height of 170 cm (66.93").

What you'll need

Suggested fabrics

We recommend using linen, cotton, lightweight suiting fabrics, or thin denim for sewing these trousers.

Also needed

  • Main fabric — 1.45–1.90 m (57.1"–74.8"), length by size, see table below
  • Lining fabric — 0.2 m (7.9")
  • Interfacing — 0.3 m (11.8")
  • Thread — 5 spools
  • Seam allowances of 1 cm (0.39") are already included on every pattern piece

Based on a woman's height of 170 cm (66.93")

Sizes XS S MMOST PICKED L XL
EU size 36 38 40 42 44
Main fabric 1.45 m
57.1"
1.55 m
61"
1.65 m
65"
1.80 m
70.9"
1.90 m
74.8"
Lining fabric 0.2 m
7.9"
0.2 m
7.9"
0.2 m
7.9"
0.2 m
7.9"
0.2 m
7.9"
Interfacing 0.3 m
11.8"
0.3 m
11.8"
0.3 m
11.8"
0.3 m
11.8"
0.3 m
11.8"

All our patterns include a 1 cm (0.39") seam allowance. When buying fabric, keep in mind that it may shrink — we recommend buying 5–10% more than needed.

Cutting list

Specification

Pattern pieceQty
Main fabric
1 — Front pant leg2
2 — Back pant leg2
3 — Outer pocket facing2
4 — Inner pocket facing2
5 — Center part of the waistband1
6 — Back part of the waistband1
7 — Patch pocket1
8 — Cord1
Lining
9 — Small pocket piece2
10 — Big pocket piece2

Full-size pieces, ready to print and tape together

Riga trousers full-size pattern pieces, ready to print at home and tape together
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