Introducing the ultimate must-have for drag queens, our full-body catsuit sewing pattern! Designed with the utmost precision, this pattern features a seamless front for a flawless silhouette. At the back, you'll find two meticulously crafted pieces with a zipper and a specially engineered triangle gusset for unrivaled freedom of movement. A staple for every drag queen, this catsuit pattern is your ticket to show-stopping performances and jaw-dropping looks. Tailored for 4-way stretch fabrics, it ensures a snug yet comfortable fit, allowing you to shine your brightest on any stage. Elevate your drag game with this game-changing catsuit pattern today! Now available in standard AFAB (assigned female at birth) womens sizing, sold seperately.
Sizing Details
This pattern is available in our unqiue drag queen sizes ranging from (XS-4X). It is also available in AFAB womens sizing ranging from (XS-XXL). Both pattern size types are sold seperately. Please review our sizing guide for more information on our size measurements.
Fabric Suggestions
Suitable for 4-way stretch fabrics:
- Miliskin
- Spandex
- Lycra
- Stretch Knits
Notions
- 22-24 inch invisible zipper
- Optiontal tear-away stabilizer to keep zipper flat and prevent waving
Fabric Yardage
This pattern requires the use of 4-way stretch fabric. Please find the yardage needed for each size below.
| Size | Fabric Yardage (58"-60” width) | |
|---|---|---|
| Drag Queen Sizes | Womens AFAB Sizes | |
| XS | 1.75 yards | 1.5 yards |
| S | 2 yards | 1.5 yards |
| M | 2.25 yard | 1.75 yard |
| L | 2.25 yard | 1.75 yard |
| XL | 2.25 yard | 2 yard |
| 2X | 2 yard | 2.25 yard |
| 3X | 2.5 yards | -- |
| 4X | 2.5 yards | -- |
For information on converting inches to meters, please check out our conversion guide.
Sewing Instructions
Fabric Pieces
Once your fabric is cut, you should have one seamless front piece, two back pieces, two long sleeves, two collar pieces, and two triangular gussets for the back crotch.
Stitches
For this project, the recommended stitches are a serger overlock stitch, a stretch stitch, or a zigzag stitch. A straight stitch may cause the threads to snap and is not advisable.
STEP 1
Take the two gusset pieces and align them with the wrong sides of the fabrics facing each other. Stitch around all the edges using a serger, stretch stitch, or zigzag stitch to join them together.
STEP 2
Place one of the back pieces right side up and position the double-layer gusset piece over the crotch area. The wider part of the gusset should align with the bottom edge, and the point should aim toward the neck of the back piece. Pin the gusset in place and then serge or sew.
Do not sew the other side of the gusset to the other back piece just yet, we will sew and finish that later after we install the zipper.
STEP 3
Take the front piece and the two back pieces, with right sides facing each other, and pin them together at the shoulder seams. Sew along these seams.
STEP 4
For the collar, place the two pieces right sides together and sew along the top, shorter curve.
STEP 5
Then, turn the collar right side out and place a pin in the center.
STEP 6
Lay the front and back pieces right side up and pin the collar around the neckline with the center pin matching the center front, keeping the collar upside down. Serge or sew in place.
STEP 7
Insert a 22-24 inch invisible zipper along the center back opening starting at the collar. The right side of the zipper should face the right side of the fabric. Use a straight stitch with a zipper foot for sewing. For a flat zipper finish, you may use a tear-away stabilizer between the zipper and the fabric.
STEP 8
After attaching the zipper, fold the excess fabric at the top of the zipper vertically and hand-stitch it down to secure this fold before proceeding.
STEP 9
Next, fold the zipper tape horizontally and pin in place, ready for topstitching. Repeat the same steps on the opposite side.
STEP 10
Once the zipper is secured to the back pieces, sew the remaining gap at the back crotch and gusset, starting from the bottom curve and working up to the zipper's end.
STEP 11
Topstitch around the zipper to reinforce and neatly finish the edges.
STEP 12
Spread out the front and back right side up and gather your sleeves.
STEP 13
Align and pin the sleeves around the armholes, right side of the sleeve facing the right side of the front and back, using notches as a guide. Each sleeve curve is symmetrical, so there's no designated front or back. Serge or sew the sleeves in place and repeat for the other side.
STEP 14
Turn the garment wrong side out and sew the inner sleeve seams closed, continuing down the sides of the garment from the armholes to the ankles.
STEP 15
For the inner leg seams, align the center front crotch with the center of the back gusset and pin it.
STEP 16
Serge or sew around the entire inner leg inseam.
STEP 17
Finally, hem the ends of the sleeves and the leg openings with a rolled hem, stretch stitch, or zigzag stitch.
Paper Pattern Assembly
For information on how to assemble your downloaded pdf pattern, please check out our printing guide.
