
How to Sew A Cowl Neck Dress – Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial
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Overview
Sizing Details
Available in our exclusive drag queen sizes XS–4X and standard women's sizes 2–18, ensuring a stunning fit for various body types.
Drag Queen Sizes
Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2X | 3X | 4X | |||
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Inches | |||||||||||
Bust | 35”-37” | 38”-40” | 40”-42” | 44”-46” | 47”-49” | 50”-52” | 53”-55” | 56”-58” | |||
Waist | 26”-28” | 29”-31” | 32”-34” | 35”-37” | 38”-40” | 41”-43” | 44”-46” | 47”-49” | |||
Hips | 37”-39” | 40”-42” | 43”-45” | 46”-48” | 49”-51” | 52”-54” | 54”-56” | 58”-60” | |||
Height | 70" | 70" | 70" | 70" | 70" | 70" | 70" | 70" | |||
Centimeters | |||||||||||
Bust | 89-94 | 96-102 | 102-107 | 112-117 | 119-124 | 127-132 | 135-140 | 142-147 | |||
Waist | 66-71 | 74-79 | 81-86 | 89-94 | 96-102 | 104-109 | 112-117 | 119-124 | |||
Hips | 94-99 | 102-107 | 109-114 | 117-122 | 124-130 | 132-137 | 137-142 | 147-152 | |||
Height | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 |
Our unique drag sizes are based on U.S. Standard Men’s and Women’s Plus sizes, designed to fit male bodies with padding with an average height of 70 inches. They feature longer torsos, wider shoulders, arms, and legs, and a shorter crotch inseam compared to standard women’s sizing, making them inclusive for anyone matching the provided measurements.
Standard Women's Sizes
Sizes | 0-2 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 16-18 | ||||
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Inches | |||||||||
Bust | 32"-33" | 34"-35" | 36"-37" | 39"-40" | 42"-44" | ||||
Waist | 24"-25" | 26"-27" | 28"-29" | 31"-32.5" | 34.5"-37" | ||||
Hips | 33"-35" | 37"-38" | 39"-40" | 42"-43" | 45"-47" | ||||
Height | 65" | 65" | 65" | 65" | 65" | Centimeters | |||
Bust | 83.8 | 86.4-88.9 | 91.4-94.0 | 99.1-101.6 | 106.7-111.8 | ||||
Waist | 63.5 | 66.0-68.6 | 71.1-73.7 | 78.7-82.6 | 87.6-94.0 | ||||
Hips | 88.9 | 94.0-96.5 | 99.1-101.6 | 106.7-109.2 | 114.3-119.4 | ||||
Height | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
Fabric & Notions
Designed for two-way stretch and non-stretch fabrics.
Notions:0.5" Double folded bias tape or trim
Fabric Yardage
This pattern works best with 2-way stretch fabrics for a slinky, body-hugging fit. It can also be made with non-stretch fabrics—just size up. Below, you’ll find yardage charts for both our Drag Queen Sizes and Standard Women’s Sizes to help you determine how much fabric you’ll need.
Drag Queens Sizes
Size | Fabric Yards |
---|---|
XS | 1.5 |
S | 1.5 |
M | 1.5 |
L | 1.5 |
XL | 1.75 |
2X | 2 |
3X | 2.25 |
4X | 2.75 |
Women's Sizes
Size | Fabric Yards |
---|---|
0–2 | 1.25 |
4–6 | 1.25 |
8–10 | 1.25 |
12–14 | 1.5 |
16–18 | 1.5 |
Sewing Instructions
Watch the Youtube video tutorial above for sewing instructions.











