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Dressmaker Wiki
Source-grounded guides for fabric choice, pattern cutting, sewing, customer requests and Steam release information.
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Getting started
Dressmaker beginner guide
Start with a simple commission, choose fabric deliberately, then use the sketchbook, cutting table and sewing machine as one connected workflow.
Open guide →02↗How to make a dress
A practical order for moving a commission from design selection to a finished garment without skipping the fitting and delivery steps.
Open guide →03↗Customer requests guide
Town customers ask for dresses for individual occasions and tastes. Use their request as the decision point for every design choice.
Open guide →04↗Creative sandbox guide
Dressmaker gives you control over fabric, panels and decorations. This page outlines a low-pressure way to experiment with a clear source boundary.
Open guide →05↗Customer commissions and occasions
The official press kit says townsfolk commission unique dresses around their individual tastes and social-calendar events.
Open guide →06↗Mannequin preview guide
Preview pattern pieces on the mannequin before sewing them together, using the preview as a quality check rather than a substitute for construction.
Open guide →07↗Sketchbook guide
The sketchbook lets you design and colour a dress while adding fabric samples and appliqué before you begin the physical steps.
Open guide →08↗What is Dressmaker?
Dressmaker is a cozy single-player simulation about fabric selection, pattern cutting, sewing and custom dresses for townsfolk.
Open guide →Crafting and sewing
Dressmaker fabric guide
The official store confirms cotton, linen, wool, silk and velvet; this guide helps you compare the materials without inventing hidden stats.
Open guide →02↗Pattern cutting guide
Pattern placement determines the final garment, so plan panel direction and fabric use before committing to a cut.
Open guide →03↗Sewing guide
Use the sewing machine after the pattern pieces are ready, and treat stitch quality as part of the full commission workflow.
Open guide →04↗Decorations and accessories
Buttons, bows, appliqué and lace trims are confirmed creative tools. Match them to the brief rather than assuming one universal best choice.
Open guide →05↗Do you need sewing experience?
No prior real-world dressmaking knowledge is required according to Free Lives’ official press kit.
Open guide →Customers and progress
Reputation and coin
The Steam description confirms customer turn-ins reward reputation and coin. This guide separates that confirmed loop from unverified optimisation claims.
Open guide →02↗Shop window guide
You can display your own designs in the shop window and sell pre-made dresses. Learn how this differs from completing a direct request.
Open guide →Release and support
Dressmaker Steam release
Dressmaker released on Steam on 21 September 2026. Check the live store for current price, discounts and availability.
Open guide →02↗Dressmaker achievements
Steam lists 32 achievements. Use the Steam achievement list for live names and criteria rather than relying on stale guides.
Open guide →03↗Dressmaker controls guide
Use the game’s own settings and prompts as the source of truth for current controls; control mappings can change with updates.
Open guide →04↗Dressmaker prototype on itch.io
An official Dressmaker prototype remains listed on itch.io separately from the full Steam release.
Open guide →05↗Official links and support
Use the official Steam page, Cozy Lives channel and developer community links for current announcements and support routes.
Open guide →06↗Performance and troubleshooting
Start with Steam’s current requirements, then narrow problems by platform, driver state and reproducible in-game steps.
Open guide →07↗Platforms and system requirements
Steam lists Windows and macOS support. The official minimum requirements list Windows 10 or later, 8 GB RAM and 1 GB storage.
Open guide →08↗Steam Cloud and saves
Steam lists Steam Cloud support. This guide explains safe expectations without claiming undocumented save locations or sync behaviour.
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