Rika Pants Pattern

This was my first real swing at making a pair of pants, and I can't recommend them enough. The pattern was clearly-written and well illustrated, and a lot of attention was given to making all the details just right. Though I'll fine-tune the size next time I make these, I love the way my first attempt fits with only minor pattern alterations. I'll definitely be trying more pants patterns from Closet Core!

Love, love, love these trousers, enjoyed making them, the tutorial for inserting the fly was really helpful and to my surprise it really wasn't too hard at all. I will be making many more of these for years to come.

Rika Pants Pattern

I ordered the Rika pants pattern. It is well-detailed, with clear instructions. I look forward to re-using it many times.

I bought the pattern for the Rika pants in Fall of 2025. I made one pair so far and have another one cut out and ready to sew! I like the fit and the style and how you can customize them to your liking! My first pair of fitted pants and I used the Top Down Center Out method and got the perfect fit. I actually didn't need to do a lot of adjusting, they just fit so well!

Patron très bien expliqué
Si besoin tuto vidéo
Le rendu est parfait 👍🏽
J’ai pris plaisir à le réaliser et je suis très satisfaite du rendu final.

I’ve made the muslin of this pattern so far. Excellent instructions as expected. Fit is perfect with just a slight alteration in the side seams. I am using black denim. Can see myself using this pattern often.

Bon pantalon, le résultat est très chouette. Mais pour moi les details ne sont pas assez fignolés (intérieur des poches, braguette) et ne sont pas à la hauteur des explications proposées par Deer and Doe auxquelles je suis habituée.
Sinon, j'ai réussi à faire le pantalon taille 10 dans 1.40m de velours (intérieur des poches dans un autre tissu)!

Je suis globalement satisfaite du pantalon Rika. Le patron taille bien et le pantalon fini est beau.
Mais je trouve les explications moyennes. Habitée de Deer&Doe, j'ai trouvé la méthode proposée pour la braguette compliquée, et un manque de finitions propres a mon goût (poches avant et braguette).
Je referai mais avec des adaptations pour des finitions plus propres.

When I saw the Rika Pants, I knew I needed to try it. It’s a relatively easy sew, especially if you’ve sewn a couple pair of pants. As someone who’s more pear shaped, I did have to grade between two sizes and widen the back darts to accommodate my waist to hip ratio. I used a heavier twill and it came out beautifully. The carpenter details make these pants feel extra special.

I have been sewing for a number of years, and have made Pants with the elastic waist. I wanted to make a pair of fitted pants and bought 3 patterns from Closet Core recently. I started with the Rika Pants as my sewing challenge. The instructions are excellent and the pattern is well made. I used the Top, Down, Center, Out method (by Ruth Collins) for the Toile. I will say, I am SO HAPPY with the outcome! They fit so well! I will post a picture soon! (Next make is the Mitchell pants, as soon as I can find fabric that I want to match to them!)

Rika Pants Pattern

Beautiful pattern with unique pocket design! And as all core pattern patterns, the instructions are beautifully written out and so simple to follow!

I saw the Denim 9.5 oz non extensible Eco Finish - Sable and really wanted to make something with this fabric.
I finally chose the Rika pant pattern and follow the Sew Your Dream Jean class.
It was easy and the result is perfeect.
Great experience !

Love this pattern - the style, sizing, instructions. Perfection! Oh Canada!

Very good pattern, nice fit, which gives a very flattering figure. Very happy with the result. My cousin, a former carpenter, told me right away they looked like "Compagnons' pants", the Compagnons here in France being a guild of highly skilled craftsmen with a lot of traditions (the ones who relbuilt Notre-Dame), so quite a compliment! The style is really authentic. Well done!

Easy alteration, very presentable in a finer fabric for an office setting (unfortunately without the carpenter pocket)

This pattern is fun to copy (from original paper pattern), alter, cut, sew and wear. I love it. This pattern is addicting for me. I have made very few (drastic) alterations, following Closet Core tutorials helped me correctly alter the pattern pieces. Plus the pattern is very well marked so I can easily copy and alter. I'm 5'-2", 170lbs. With alterations the first pair was size 14 with 271gsm fabric, is a snug fit especially in the belly. Now if I just bike ride everyday, and lose just few pounds..... like that's going to happen during the winter or any other time. LOL
Second pair altered and shortened length throughout pattern using between size 16 to size 18 at waist with 240gsm fabric; for a perfect fit with ease and good looking. Thank you Closet Core. Love my Morgan Jeans too.

Pattern is very well drafted and instructions are clear. Easiest fly zipper I’ve ever sewn! Overall a great pattern!

I am extremely hard to fit and usually am limited with options for pants patterns. The Rika pants patterns was easy to fit and depending on which options and fabric you use, you can make pants from dressy to casual. The pattern instructions were wasy to follow and the pattern sewed up easily.

I've been on the lookout for a straight leg pants pattern, and these are it, with the added bonus of carpenter pockets and hammer loop! I love the fit. The instructions are good.

This pattern looks great, I am in the process of selecting fabric at present and hope to make both versions and think it will be a very versatile pattern

I love the 2 different views so you can get more mileage out of the pattern. Everything was pretty straight forward, this was my second pants pattern and I found the fly shield instructions a bit confusing. I love the details on the carpenter pants view with all the pockets, hammer loop and top stitching.

I was really excited when I saw this pattern and bought it immediately. I am just finishing my 2nd pair, I used a cotton canvas for both. I have made the cropped and the full length "carpenter" and I love both of them. The zip fly video tutorial was so helpful! Thank you.

Rika Pants Pattern

I love these pants, especially the pockets, the rise, and the leg width- not too wide but a nice change from tight fitting jeans style. Made the size which corresponds to my measurements and only had to make them a bit shorter. I used a non-stretch midweight twill and will be making another pair in corduroy.