Shine with our Pride Rainbow Leotard and Wrap Skirt Sewing Patterns Set, designed especially for drag queens who want to make a statement. This set includes a vibrant rainbow leotard with color block cutouts and peekaboo bell sleeves, perfect for combining with mesh or flesh tone fabrics for a bold and colorful look. Accompanying the leotard is a matching mini wrap skirt pattern featuring similar color block cutouts and snaps, designed to sit low on the hips for maximum flair.
Ideal for pride events, festivals, and outdoor extravaganzas, these garments are crafted for comfort and style, suitable for 4-way stretch fabrics. Whether you're strutting your stuff on stage, dancing the night away at a rave, or embracing your fantasy persona at a cosplay event, this set is your go-to choice for a modern drag aesthetic that commands attention.
Level up your pride outfit with this versatile sewing pattern set. Whether you're rocking a pastel goth look or simply want to celebrate in rainbow colors, these patterns have got you covered. Don't miss out on the opportunity to add this must-have leotard and mini wrap skirt set to your wardrobe and unleash your inner diva with confidence and style.
Sizing Details
This pattern is available in our unqiue drag queen sizes (XS-4X). Please review our sizing guide for more information on our size measurements.
Fabric Suggestions
Suitable for 4-way stretch fabrics:
- Spandex
- Milliskin
- Power Mesh
- Lycra
- Stretch Vinyl
- Stretch Knits
Notions
- 16-20" invisible Zipper
- 2-3 Snaps
Fabric Yardage
This pattern requires the use of 4-way streth fabric with a fabric yard width of 58" inches. The garment shown use 8 types of fabric colors. Please find the yardage needed for each fabric type below.
| Size | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 0.5y | 0.5y | 0.5y | 0.75y | 0.25y | 0.5y | 0.5y | 0.75y |
| S | 0.5y | 0.5y | 0.5y | 0.75y | 0.25y | 0.75y | 0.5y | 0.75y |
| M | 0.5y | 0.5y | 0.5y | 0.75y | 0.25y | 0.75y | 0.5y | 0.75y |
| L | 0.75y | 0.5y | 0.5y | 0.75y | 0.25y | 0.75y | 0.5y | 0.75y |
| XL | 0.75y | 0.5y | 0.5y | 0.75y | 0.25y | 0.75y | 0.5y | 0.75y |
| 2X | 0.75y | 0.5y | 0.75y | 0.75y | 0.25y | 0.75y | 0.5y | 1y |
| 3X | 0.75y | 0.5y | 0.75y | 0.75y | 0.25y | 0.75y | 0.5y | 1y |
| 4X | 0.75y | 0.5y | 0.75y | 0.75y | 0.5y | 1y | 0.5y | 1y |
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 the following pieces.
Front of the Leotard: Seven pieces on a fold, labeled front 1 through front 7. Arrange them sequentially from top (1) to bottom (7).
Sleeves: Four upper half sleeves. Four pieces each for sleeve ruffle 1 and sleeve ruffle 2.
Back of the Leotard: Cut two pieces each of back 1, back 2, back 3, back 4, and back 5. Cut one piece of back 6 on a fold.
Optional Modification (No Zipper at the Back): If you prefer not to include a zipper, omit the ½ inch center back seam allowance on back pieces 1 through 5. Extend the back crotch area by 2 inches to provide space for installing snaps, which can replace the need for a back zipper.
For the Skirt: One waistband on a fold. Two pieces each, on a fold, for skirt ruffle 1, skirt ruffle 2, skirt ruffle 3, and skirt ruffle 4.
Stitches
Preferred stitches: Stretch stitch, zigzag stitch, or serger overlock stitch. You can use a straight stitch only on non-stretch areas like ruffles.
STEP 1
Place the front 1 and front 2 pieces right sides together. Align the center notches along the center fold, pin them in place, and sew together using a stretch stitch, zigzag stitch, or serger.
STEP 2
Take all other front pieces from front 3 to front 5 and repeat the previous step. Pin them right sides facing each other, matching at the center notches on the fold lines. Sew them together using a stretch stitch, zigzag stitch, or serger.
This completes your entire front piece.
STEP 3
Take the back pieces from back1 to back 5 and repeat the previous step for each side. Pin them right sides facing each other and sew them together using a stretch stitch, zigzag stitch, or serger.
This creates two upper back pieces.
STEP 4
Gather the two upper back pieces. Install a 20-inch invisible zipper along the center back opening, starting ½ inch away from the neck to allow space for hemming.
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 5
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 6
Next, fold the zipper tape horizontally and pin in place, ready for topstitching. Repeat the same steps on the opposite side.
STEP 7
Topstitch around the zipper sides to reinforce and neatly finish the edges.
STEP 8
Attach back 6 to the lower part of the back piece that has the zipper. Sew them right sides facing each other using a stretch stitch, zigzag stitch, or serger.
Be careful when sewing over the zipper. Alternatively, avoid sewing over the zipper tail by flipping it upwards. Then trimming any excess once it’s sewn.
This completes your entire back piece.
STEP 9
Place the front and back pieces right sides together and pin at the shoulder seams. Sew along these seams using a stretch stitch, zigzag stitch, or serger.
STEP 10
Hem the center front seam of two upper half sleeves using a straight stitch to create the opening for the upper sleeve peek-a-boo. Repeat this process for the opposite sleeve halves.
STEP 11
Gather two sleeve ruffles 1 pieces. Stack them right sides facing each other and sew them together only at one end. Repeat for opposite sleeve ruffles.
STEP 12
Gather two sleeve ruffles 2 pieces. Stack them right sides facing each other and sew them together only at one end. Repeat for opposite sleeve ruffles.
STEP 13
For one sleeve, sew sleeve ruffles 1 and sleeve ruffles 2 together, right sides facing each other, matching the curve notches. Repeat for opposite sleeve ruffles.
STEP 14
Sew the sleeve ruffles to the bottom of the sleeve halves, right sides facing each other with a stretch or straight stitch. You can pin the two sleeve halves together at the top to keep them in place. Repeat for the opposite sleeve.
STEP 15
Spread out the front and back right side up and gather your sleeves.
STEP 16
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. The peek-a-boo seam should line up with the shoulder seam.
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 17
Turn the garment wrong side out and sew the inner sleeve seams closed, including the ruffles, continuing down the sides of the garment and the crotch, using a stretch stitch, zigzag stitch, or serger.
STEP 18
Hem with leg holes using a zig zag stitch or fold over twice for a rolled hem effect with a stretch stitch.
STEP 19
Lastly, hem the sleeves and neck using a stretch stitch, or zigzag stitch.
STEP 1
Gather the two skirt ruffle 1 pieces. Stack them right sides facing each other and sew them together only at one end.
STEP 2
Repeat for both skirt ruffle 2 pieces, skirt ruffle 3 pieces, and skirt ruffle 4 pieces.
STEP 3
Sew skirt ruffles 1 and sleeve ruffles 2 together, right sides facing each other, matching the curve notches.
STEP 4
Repeat for sewing skirt ruffles 2, 3, and 4 together, right sides facing each other, matching the curve notches.
This completes your entire skirt ruffles.
STEP 5
Gather your waistband. Fold the waistband horizontally in half so the right side is facing out, then press the fold.
STEP 6
Unfold, then fold in all edges 0.5 inches and press all edges. Then unfold again this time all folds.
STEP 7
Stack the waist belt over the skirt, right sides facing each other. Then sew the top edge of the waist belt to the skirt, the entire length of the skirt at the waist.
STEP 8
Fold the waist belt up and over, then press the seam.
STEP 9
On the wrong side, reinforce the previously made folds. Fold the waist belt in half as well as fold in all of the pressed edges 0.5 inches. Set folds in place with pins.
STEP 10
On the right side, sew the folds together by topstitching all around the waist belt.
STEP 11
Try on the skirt by wrapping it around your body, positioning it so the skirt sits low on your hips as designed. Place pins where you prefer the skirt to fall. Install 1-2 sets of snaps at these pin placements on the waistband, ensuring there is some overlap for secure closure.
Paper Pattern Assembly
For information on how to assemble your downloaded pdf pattern, please check out our printing guide.
