Riviera Trousers PDF & Paper Pattern

Youtube video link: https://youtu.be/eQAxqooAHSw?si=GDfI4OicJjnG69qy

The Riviera pattern offers both a wide leg trouser and shorts option. The style features tucks the entire length of the leg, side seam pockets (although you could opt for no pockets like my chocolate brown pair to get a nice smooth finish on the side seam) and an extra wide waistband with the option to add a belt and belt loops (if you wish).

PDF ONLY

Included with this download are 4 different printer sizes as well as a projector file. The paper sizes and all files that you will receive are as follows: 

- US 36x48" pattern file - 3 pages

- A0 pattern file - 3 pages

- A4 & US Letter pattern file - 36 pages

- Instruction booklet - 27 pages

- Projector file 

Skill level:

This pattern is labelled as intermediate due to the skills required to insert a fly front zipper and add side seam pockets, however this is detailed with easy to follow instructions, so a confident advanced beginner will also find this challenging but not impossible!

A basic knowledge of how to use a sewing pattern, and basic sewing machine knowledge is needed for this pattern.

This pattern has been designed for light or mid weight woven fabric with little to no stretch.

For the shorts it is recommended to go for something with a little more structure such as a linen, or cotton for example. This helps keep the silhouette nice and crisp when worn.

For the trousers, something with a bit more drape works beautifully. Modal/tencel fabrics always look beautiful with this style and suitings with some drape are also really effective. You could also use a more structured fabric for this such as a lighter weight cordoroy, but this may give a different effect. Remember the legs of the trousers are very wide, so for a heavier fabric you may wish to reduce the leg width a little. This is of course, down to personal preference.

Yardage:

Trousers size set 4-18:

150cm width fabric:
Sizes 4-10 - 2.3m / 2.5 yards
Sizes 12-18 - 2.6m / 2.9 yards
137cm width fabric:
Sizes 4-10 - 2.4m / 2.6 yards
Sizes 12-18 - 2.7m / 3 yards

Shorts size set 4-18:

150cm width fabric:
Sizes 4-10 - 1m / 1.1 yards
Sizes 12-18 - 1.3m / 1.4 yards
137cm width fabric:
Sizes 4-10 - 1.1m / 1.2 yards
Sizes 12-18 - 1.3m / 1.4 yards

Trousers size set 16-32:

150cm width fabric:
Sizes 16-24 - 2.8m / 3 yards
Sizes 26-32 - 3.1m / 3.4 yards
137cm width fabric:
Sizes 16-24 - 3.1m / 3.4 yards
Sizes 26-32 - 3.3m / 3.6 yards

Shorts size set 16-32:

150cm width fabric:
Sizes 16-24 - 1.3m / 1.5 yards
Sizes 26-32 - 1.7m / 1.9 yards
137cm width fabric:
Sizes 16-24 - 1.7m / 1.9 yards
Sizes 26-32 - 1.9m / 2.1 yards

You will also need:

- Lightweight fusible interfacing
- 7” (18cm) zipper suitable for a fly front
- Large hook and bar fastenings (for the waistband)
- For a standard belt: Buckle with approx 2 1/2” or 6cm internal width & 1/4” or 6mm eyelets
- For a slider belt: Buckle with approx 2 1/2” or 6cm internal width.

This pattern is available in UK sizes 4-32 and comes in two size sets (4-18 and 16-32). With the PDF pattern you will receive all sizes. With the printed pattern, you will need to choose your size bracket.

Safety information:

Our sewing patterns are for home dressmakers and sewists/sewers. These patterns are intended to be used for dressmaking and are not recommended to be used for any other purpose.