Dilara pants
Dilara is a pair of loose-fitting pants with faced pockets. The grown-on waistband is decorated with rows of topstitching that form casings threaded with elastic. The upper edge of the waistband sits 3 cm (1 1/8") below the natural waistline.
The bottom edges of the pants are finished with a double-fold hem. The hems also feature rows of topstitching that form casings threaded with elastic. Dilara is below-ankle length.
Model Anastasia: Height 175 cm (5’9”), Bust 83 cm (32 5/8”), Waist 62 cm (24 3/8”), Hips 90 cm (35 3/8”). Anastasia is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 1 day (8 hours).
To sew this pair of pants, choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties: medium weight, soft, non-stretch. The fiber content can include natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, or synthetics.
The following fabrics are recommended: ramie, linen, cotton.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics and lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace).
The pants in the photo are made of cotton. The fabric is medium weight, pliable, soft, with a little stretch. The fiber content is 100% cotton. The fabric weight is 200 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.5 | — |
2 (162–168) | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | — |
3 (170–176) | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.65 | — |
4 (178–184) | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.75 | 2.75 | — |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||
34–38 | 40 | 42–50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | — |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | — |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | — |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 | — |
*For size 52, we recommend using the width of 145 cm (57") or more.
1.2. Main fabric, 145 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size |
52 | |
1 (154–160) | 2.5 |
2 (162–168) | 2.6 |
3 (170–176) | 2.65 |
4 (178–184) | 2.75 |
Main fabric, 57" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size |
52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 2 3/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 7/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 7/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 3 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Lightweight interfacing, knit or woven, 140 cm (55") wide, for all sizes in all heights — 0.25 m (1/4 yd)
3. Elastic for the waistband and hems, 1 cm wide, in centimeters (the exact elastic length is specified on the pattern):
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 332 | 348 | 363 | 379 | 395 | 410 | 426 | 441 | 457 | 472 |
2 (162–168) | 334 | 350 | 365 | 381 | 396 | 412 | 428 | 443 | 458 | 474 |
3 (170–176) | 336 | 351 | 367 | 383 | 398 | 414 | 430 | 444 | 460 | 476 |
4 (178–184) | 338 | 353 | 369 | 385 | 400 | 416 | 431 | 446 | 462 | 478 |
Elastic for the waistband and hems, 3/8" wide, in inches (the exact elastic length is specified on the pattern):
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 130 3/4 | 137 | 142 7/8 | 149 1/4 | 155 1/2 | 161 3/8 | 167 3/4 | 173 5/8 | 179 7/8 | 185 7/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 131 1/2 | 137 3/4 | 143 3/4 | 150 | 155 7/8 | 162 1/4 | 168 1/2 | 174 3/8 | 180 3/8 | 186 5/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 132 1/4 | 138 1/4 | 144 1/2 | 150 3/4 | 156 3/4 | 163 | 169 1/4 | 174 3/4 | 181 1/8 | 187 3/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 133 1/8 | 139 | 145 1/4 | 151 5/8 | 157 1/2 | 163 3/4 | 169 5/8 | 175 5/8 | 181 7/8 | 188 1/4 |
4. Matching thread — 4 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 3 spools for the overlocker)
- sewing machine for construction
- overlocker for finishing raw edges. This may be replaced with a stretch overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch on the sewing machine (overlock or zigzag stitch width 2–3 mm, stitch length 2.5 mm)
- elastic threader (may be replaced with a safety pin)
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Waistline ease | 124–139 | 48 7/8–54 3/4 |
Hipline ease | 98–109 | 38 5/8–42 7/8 |
Height, cm | Side length including waistband and cuff, cm | Hem width (without elastic), cm |
1 (154–160) | 91.7–96.1 | 60–69 |
2 (162–168) | 96–100.4 | 60–69 |
3 (170–176) | 100.3–104.7 | 60–69 |
4 (178–184) | 104.6–109 | 60–69 |
Height, ft | Side length including waistband and cuff, in | Hem width (without elastic), in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 36 1/8–37 7/8 | 23 5/8–27 1/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 37 3/4–39 1/2 | 23 5/8–27 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 39 1/2–41 1/4 | 23 5/8–27 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 41 1/8–42 7/8 | 23 5/8–27 1/8 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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