How to Sew a Padded Strapless Bra For Drag Queens
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Overview
Learn how to sew the Strapless Padded Bra, a must-have drag queen sewing pattern designed for performance, illusion, and comfort. This bra features built-in pockets for removable padding, creating a sculpted bust shape that’s perfect for strapless looks and smooth under costumes.
Fabric Yardage
The fabric yardage below is for fabric bolt widths of 54" or more.
| Size | Fabric Yardage |
|---|---|
| XS | 0.25y |
| S | 0.25y |
| M | 0.5y |
| L | 0.5y |
| XL | 0.5y |
| 2XL | 0.5y |
Fabric & Notions
Fabrics: Use semi-stretch medium-weight fabrics.
Notions: Use 3 to 5 pre-made bra pads pairs, and two 3 row bra extenders for the back closure.
Sizing Details
This bra is drafted in our exclusive drag queen sizes from XS to 2XL, created to fit padded bodies with broader shoulders, arms, and legs. While this pattern is made with drag performers in mind, it can be worn by any gender who matches the size measurements provided below.
| Size | Mens Chest | Drag Chest (Padded) | Mens Waist | Drag Waist (Corseted) | Mens Hip | Drag Hip (Padded) | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 33-35 | 36-38 | 27.5-29.5 | 24.5-26.5 | 32.5-34.5 | 38-40 | 70 |
| S | 35-37 | 38-40 | 29.5-31.5 | 26.5-28.5 | 34.5-36.5 | 40-42 | 70 |
| M | 39-41 | 42-44 | 33.5-35.5 | 30.5-32.5 | 38.5-40.5 | 44-46 | 70 |
| L | 43-45 | 46-48 | 37.5-39.5 | 34.5-36.5 | 42-44 | 47.5-49.5 | 70 |
| XL | 47-49 | 50-52 | 42.5-44.5 | 39.5-41.5 | 45-47 | 50.5-52.5 | 70 |
| 2XL | 51-53 | 55-57 | 47.5-49.5 | 44.5-46.5 | 48-50 | 54.5-56.5 | 70 |
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