Pants and Shorts Rita | Classic fit | PDF sewing pattern | Sizes XXS-7XL

Rita is a timeless pant with a wide, straight leg that flatters many body types. The high, contoured waistband highlights the natural waist, while deep side pockets and an invisible side zipper create a sleek, seamless look. You can also make Rita as shorts—perfect for everyday wear, the office, or special occasions.

Sew Rita in wovens or stretch fabrics: For the full-length pants, I recommend light linen or viscose wovens. Crepe qualities are particularly wrinkle-resistant and have a fluid drape. For the shorts, choose medium-weight linen or bottom-weight fabrics, ideally with a bit of stretch (about 4% elastane).

Includes an illustrated sewing instruction with linked videos.

In this sewing quide, you will learn:

1. How to adjust the pants to your height.
2. How to lower the contour waistband.
3. How to optimize the fit.
4. How to turn the pants into shorts!
5. Additionally, I will show you my tricks for sewing an invisible zipper like a pro!

Pattern details:
֎ Skill Level (3/5): Intermediate
֎ Sizes XXS-7XL
֎ Pattern includes seam allowances
֎ Instant Download A4, US Letter, and A0
֎ Layered PDF (print only the size you need!)
֎ Sewing instructions in German / English / French with linked Videos

Sizes XXS-7XL. Please choose according to your body measurements (size chart in the images/in the instructions).

Material recommendation:
Long Pants: Use lightweight to medium-weight fabrics such as viscose, linen, cotton, silk, or chiffon. Crêpe versions of these fabrics are wrinkle-resistant and particularly well-suited for pants.

Shorts: Use medium-weight pants fabrics with elastane or pure cotton and linen fabrics.

Interfacing: To reinforce the waistband, pocket openings, and side seams (zipper), you will need a lightweight woven interfacing, such as Vlieseline® G 700/710 or Pellon® SF101 Shape-Flex®.

Pocket Lining: Optionally, especially for light fabrics, use a nude-colored pocket lining!

Fabric Requirements:
Long Pants:
• XXS – S: 1,5 m (1.64 yd)
• M: 1,6 m (1.75 yd)
• L–XL: 2,0 m (2.19 yd)
• 2XL: 2,1 m (2.3 yd)
• 3XL–5XL: 2,3 m (2.52 yd)
• 6XL: 2,4 m (2.62 yd)
• 7XL: 2,8 m (3.06 yd)

Shorts:
• XXS – XS: 0,7 m (0.77 yd)
• S–M: 0,8 m (0.87 yd)
• L–XL: 0,9 m (0.98 yd)
• 2XL: 1,0 m (1.09 yd)
• 3XL: 1,1 m (1.20 yd)
• 4XL – 6XL: 1,2 m (1.31 yd)
• 7XL: 1,3 m (1.42 yd)

Interfacing:
• All sizes (XXS – 7XL): 0,3 m (0.33 yd)

Pocket Lining (optional):
• All sizes (XXS – 7XL): 0,4 m (0.44 yd)

What Else You Need:
֎ Fabric requirements see image
֎ Sewing machine and serger
֎ Invisible zipper 22cm / 9"
֎ Light interfacing such as Vlieseline® G 700/710 oder Pellon® SF101 Shape-Flex®
֎ 25 sheets of paper (XXS-XL)
֎ 31 sheets of paper (2XL-7XL)
֎ bias tape