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Turn a sketch into a dress, one fabric panel at a time. Cut patterns, sew seams, and add the finishing touches for townsfolk with their own tastes and special occasions.

  • Launched Sep 21, 2026
  • Latest News Sep 21, 2026
  • 150+ Dress Pieces
  • 450+ Fabrics
  • 350+ Accessories
  • About 35 Hours of Story Commissions
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    Dressmaker Demo Walkthrough: Master Every Stitch and Design

    Discover the ultimate Dressmaker demo walkthrough. Learn professional sewing techniques, fabric selection tips, and how to achieve 100% quality scores.

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    Dressmaker Sewing Machine Guide: How Sewing Works in the Game

    Controls, the real-time quality score, and fixes for common sewing problems in Dressmaker.

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    Dressmaker Dummy Guide: Using the Mannequin in the Game

    Preview dresses on the mannequin, decorate safely, and choose between delivering, selling, or gifting.

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    Dressmaker Fabric Guide: Expert Tips for Every Sewing Project

    Discover how to choose the perfect dressmaker fabric for your next Steam project. Learn expert selection tips, material types, and essential sewing advice.

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What is Dressmaker?

Dressmaker is a single-player crafting simulation developed by Cozy Lives and published by Free Lives. You make custom dresses for townsfolk, turning each request into a design you can cut, sew, and decorate.

Fabric choice, pattern placement, and finishing details shape every dress you make. Complete customer commissions to earn coin and reputation, or create your own designs to display and sell in your shop.

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An ornate yellow rose gown on the mannequin, showing layered skirts and floral decorations
  • Developer
    Cozy Lives
  • Publisher
    Free Lives
  • Platform
    Steam for Windows and macOS
  • Genre
    Cozy Crafting Simulation
  • Dress Pieces
    150+
  • Fabrics
    450+
  • Accessories
    350+
  • Story Commissions
    About 35 hours
  • Platforms
    PC, Steam, macOS
  • Genres
    Simulation, Casual
  • Players
    1
  • Modes
    Single player
  • Release date
    2026-09-21
  • Developer
    Cozy Lives

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Guides

Step-by-step Dressmaker guides for the sketchbook, cutting, sewing, decoration, and money management.

Designs

Design ideas for Dressmaker: gown styles, coquette and summer dresses, decorations, and creative challenges.

Platforms

Where to play Dressmaker: Steam and itch.io availability, PC requirements, controller support, and mobile questions.

Versions

Dressmaker versions explained: the itch.io prototype, demos, the full Steam release, and update history.

Buying

Everything to know before buying Dressmaker: price, Steam reviews, the free prototype, and similar cozy games.

Community

The Dressmaker community: the developer Cozy Lives, official Discord and Reddit, and where players share designs.

Media

Official Dressmaker media: trailers, YouTube coverage, the piano theme, and where to follow the game.

Story

The story side of Dressmaker: how commissions tell the tale, memorable lines, and what happens after the story wraps.

Dressmaker Beginner Guide

Learn the complete dressmaking workflow, from a customer's request to a finished garment. Start with the sketchbook, then move through cutting, sewing, decoration, and delivery.

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    Read the customer's request and plan a dress around their taste and occasion.

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    Plan and color your dress in the sketchbook, adding fabric samples and applique.

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    Arrange and cut the pattern pieces, preview them on the mannequin, and sew the garment.

  4. 4

    Add finishing decorations and deliver the dress to earn coin and reputation.

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Dressmaker Customer Commissions

Understand how individual tastes, special occasions, and customer measurements shape each commission. Follow the story requests while making garments tailored to the person ordering them.

  • Customer Preferences

    Townsfolk request dresses that suit their personal style and events on their social calendar.

  • Measurements

    Customer measurements determine the mannequin's fit and the drafting of garment pattern pieces.

  • Story Length

    The developers estimate approximately 35 hours of story commissions, excluding off-the-rack dressmaking.

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Dressmaker Cutting and Sewing Guide

Learn how pattern placement becomes the fabric layout on your finished dress. Follow the construction process from grain alignment and cutting to mannequin previews and machine sewing.

  1. 1

    Choose the fabric for each garment panel before arranging its pattern piece.

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    Check grain direction and print placement; straight-grain and bias layouts appear differently on the finished garment.

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    Cut the arranged pieces and preview the garment on the mannequin.

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    Guide the fabric through the sewing machine to join the pieces.

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Dressmaker Fabrics Guide

Explore fabric choices before buying materials for your next project. Understand the available material families and how the inventory preview helps you inspect their appearance.

  • 450+ Fabrics

    The developers announced more than 450 fabrics for the full game.

  • Material Families

    Available materials include cotton, linen, wool, silk, and velvet.

  • Fabric Preview

    Inventory previews show fabric highlights, including the distinct sheen of silk and velvet; hovering reveals the full fabric name.

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Dressmaker Dress Designs and Patterns

Plan your next outfit with dress pieces, sketchbook colors, and fabric samples. Explore designs ranging from simple summer dresses to elaborate gowns without relying on a single preset outfit.

  • 150+ Dress Pieces

    The developers announced more than 150 dress pieces, rather than 150 fixed complete outfits.

  • Sketchbook Planning

    Plan and color your proposed dress, then add fabric swatches and applique to develop the design.

  • Dress Styles

    The official game description includes both everyday summer dresses and extravagant royal gowns.

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Dressmaker Accessories and Decorations

Finish your dress with decorative details placed where you choose. Explore buttons, bows, applique, and lace trims as separate ways to customize the garment.

  • 350+ Accessories

    The developers announced more than 350 accessories for the full game.

  • Buttons and Bows

    Place individual embellishments on the dress to create your own arrangement.

  • Applique and Lace

    Add decorative motifs and lace trim, with freedom over their placement on the garment.

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Dressmaker Money and Reputation

Learn how customer deliveries and off-the-rack sales fit into your dressmaking budget. Make custom orders for rewards or sell original designs between commissions.

  • Commission Rewards

    Delivering dresses to customers earns both coin and reputation.

  • Off-the-Rack Sales

    Create dresses outside specific customer commissions and sell them as ready-made garments.

  • Creative Budget

    The developers describe off-the-rack dressmaking as a way to save for more elaborate creations.

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Dressmaker Achievements

Track the game's 32 Steam achievements, including garment quality, construction milestones, and decoration challenges. Check the published requirements before committing materials to a completion goal.

  • 99 Problems But A Stitch Aint One

    Finish a garment with a quality score of 100%.

  • Sew Long

    Make your first completed ruffle skirt.

  • Harder than it Seams

    Decorate one garment with at least 301 accessories.

  • Trim and Proper

    Exceed 50 meters of trim on one garment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dressmaker?

Dressmaker is a single-player cozy crafting simulation by Cozy Lives, published by Free Lives. You run a small dressmaking shop: read each customer's request, design in the sketchbook, buy fabric, cut pattern pieces, sew, decorate, and deliver for coin and reputation.

When did Dressmaker release and how much does it cost?

The game launched on Steam on September 21, 2026 for Windows and macOS, priced at $14.99 with a 10% launch discount until September 28. Check the Steam page for the current price.

Is there a free demo or trial?

Yes — the free Prototype v0.5.5 is available on itch.io, and it contains the full customer-to-delivery gameplay loop. Check the Steam page for any additional demo availability.

What platforms does Dressmaker support?

Dressmaker is available on Steam for Windows and macOS, and it is verified playable on Steam Deck. There is no official mobile or console version; a Dressmaker APK is not offered.

What languages does the game support?

The interface, audio, and subtitles support English, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.

How long is the game?

The developers estimate about 35 hours of story commissions, on top of free dressmaking, selling, and decorating. There are also 32 Steam achievements to chase.

Can you pet the cat?

Yes. Petting the shop cat is an officially listed feature on the Steam page — a proper cozy game.

Ready to Master Dressmaker?

Start with your first commission, get comfortable with fabrics and sewing, and bring your next dress idea to life with our fan-made guides.

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