How to Sew a High Waisted Ruffle Mini Skirt Sewing Pattern for Drag Queens
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Overview
Sizing Details
The skirt is available in our exclusive drag queen sizes XS–4X.
Drag Queen Sizes
| Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2X | 3X | 4X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Fabric & Notions
Fabric: Use non-stretch fabrics like cotton, polyester, faux leather or vinyl.
Notions: You will need a zipper for the front center or side seam. Measure the pattern for the length. Eyelets and Grommets Tool, and Stick on Velcro for the belt.
Fabric Yardage
Find the required yardage by size in the chart below. If you're using multiple fabrics, Fabric A is for the main fabric, while Fabric B is for the loops and top ruffles. And Fabric C is for the bottom ruffles. If you prefer to use only one fabric, refer to the "One Fabric" column instead.
All yardage is based on fabric that is 54” wide or wider.
| Size | One Fabric | Belt | Fabric A | Fabric B | Fabric C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 1.25y | 0.25y | 0.5y | 0.5y | 0.5y |
| S | 1.25y | 0.5y | 0.5y | 0.5y | 0.5y |
| M | 1.25y | 0.5y | 0.75y | 0.5y | 0.5y |
| L | 1.5y | 0.5y | 0.75y | 0.5y | 0.75y |
| XL | 1.5y | 0.5y | 0.75y | 0.5y | 0.75y |
| 2X | 1.75y | 1y | 0.75y | 0.75y | 0.75y |
| 3X | 1.75y | 1y | 0.75y | 0.75y | 0.75y |
| 4X | 1.75y | 1y | 0.75y | 0.75y | 0.75y |
Sewing Instructions
