How to sew a Spiked Buckle Sleeve Top sewing pattern XS-4X for drag queen Halloween costume

How to Sew a Spike Sleeve with Buckled Collar

Jump to Instructions

Overview

Learn how to sew our Spiked Sleeve with Buckled Collar Sewing Pattern. Your go-to accessory for serving spiked fantasy and high-drama flair this spooky season. This downloadable PDF sewing pattern creates a bold, structured sleeve with fierce pointed shoulders and a buckled strap — ideal for building a jaw-dropping drag queen Halloween costume or leveling up your next look. Whether you're haunting the stage or turning the party, this piece slays in every spotlight.

Fabric Yardage

Yardage is based on fabric bold that is 54” wide or wider. The shoulder pad foam is optional depending on the structure of your fabric.

Size Black Fabric Green Fabric One Fabric Shoulder Foam
XS1y/1m0.5y/0.5m0.5y/0.5m0.5y/0.5m
S1y/1m0.5y/0.5m1y/1m0.5y/0.5m
M1y/1m0.5y/0.5m1y/1m0.5y/0.5m
L1y/1m0.5y/0.5m1y/1m0.5y/0.5m
XL1y/1m0.5y/0.5m1y/1m0.5y/0.5m
2XL1y/1m0.5y/0.5m1y/1m0.5y/0.5m
3XL1y/1m0.5y/0.5m1y/1m0.5y/0.5m
4XL1y/1m0.5y/0.5m1y/1m0.5y/0.5m

Fabric & Notions

Thick, non-stretch fabric (faux leather recommended) in two colors. 1 metal buckle (2x2 inches). Eyelets and grommets for the belted collar. Double-folded bias tape for finishing raw edges and sleeve cuff.

Sizing Details

This sleeve is designed for our drag queen sizing, however this pattern can be rocked by any gender who fits the size measurements provided.

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.

Sewing Instructions

Watch the Youtube video tutorial above for sewing instructions.