Guides
Hub for Dressmaker sewing, cutting, and customer guides covering the itch.io prototype and the 21 Sep 2026 Steam launch.
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Dressmaker Wiki
Sewing guides, fabric picks, and launch notes for Cozy Lives' cozy dressmaking sim.
Unofficial Dressmaker wiki covering the 21 Sep 2026 Steam launch, itch.io prototype, sewing, fabrics, and grain-line tips.
- 21 Sep 2026
- Steam launch
- $14.99
- Launch price
- ~35h
- Story commissions
- 450+
- Fabrics
Official trailer
Dressmaker — official release date trailer
Game overview
About Dressmaker
Dressmaker is a cozy single-player sewing sim from Cozy Lives, the Free Lives label behind Terra Nil. You run a small shop: take a client's measurements, sketch a dress, buy cotton through velvet, cut on grain or bias, feed fabric through a sewing machine, then decorate with buttons, bows, lace, and appliqué. Impress townsfolk for prestige and coin, or sell off-the-rack pieces from the window. The getting started guide covers day one. The how to play page walks the full loop. Use the sewing guide and cutting guide when quality drops. Match requests with the customer guide and fabric ranking. Check Steam launch and system requirements before 21 September 2026.
Quick facts
- Developer
- Cozy Lives
- Publisher
- Free Lives
- Platform
- Steam (Windows, macOS)
- Genre
- Cozy sewing simulation
- Release date
- 21 Sep 2026
- Price
- $14.99, 10% launch discount
Explore the wiki
Hubs for the sewing loop, fabrics, controls, and the Steam launch.
Fabrics
Rank Dressmaker fabrics by occasion: cotton and linen for work, wool for winter, silk and velvet for evening balls.
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Dressmaker tools covering sewing controls, Steam system requirements, and a quality checklist before delivery.
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Dressmaker news from the 2025 itch.io prototype through the 21 September 2026 Steam launch, price, and leftover polish.
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Official Dressmaker links for Steam, the itch.io prototype, Discord, press kit, Reddit, YouTube, and studio support.
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Start with the first commission, then sew, cut, and match clients.
Latest updates
Launch date, price, and prototype notes in one place.
Popular right now
The pages players open before their first dress.
Quick start
Wishlist Steam, try the prototype, then learn grain lines and sewing.
- 1
Wishlist the Steam build
Dressmaker is planned for Steam on 21 September 2026. Open the Steam launch page for price, platforms, and what the full shop adds over the prototype.
- 2
Try the itch.io prototype
Prototype 0.5.5 is a name-your-price download for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The getting started guide and prototype notes explain what that build includes.
- 3
Learn the sewing loop
Every commission goes sketchbook → fabric → cut → sew → trim. Follow how to play, then the sewing guide and cutting guide.
- 4
Match clients and fabrics
Occasion, style tags, and budget decide whether a silk ballgown or cotton work dress is the right call. Use the customer guide with the fabric ranking.
- 5
Check controls and your PC
Sewing is mouse-drag or Space plus arrows. Read controls and system requirements before launch week.
Browse everything
Jump to any Dressmaker page on this wiki.
FAQ
Wiki FAQ
Quick answers for launch week, the prototype, and the sewing loop.
When does Dressmaker come out?
Steam lists 21 September 2026. The full game is not available yet. Wishlist the store page and read the Steam launch notes.
Can I play Dressmaker now?
Yes — the official itch.io Prototype 0.5.5 is a name-your-price desktop download. It is not the finished Steam game. See getting started and prototype notes.
Is Dressmaker a Roblox game?
No. Dressmaker is a single-player PC sewing sim from Cozy Lives and Free Lives. Ignore unrelated Roblox dress-up experiences with similar names.
Which languages does the game support?
Steam lists English, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese, each with full audio. This wiki is written in English and Japanese.
How do I raise sewing quality?
Align grain arrows horizontally until pieces outline green, then sew slowly along the marching-ants line. Details live in the sewing guide and quality checklist.
What should I buy first?
Match the client's occasion and budget. Cotton and linen cover workwear; silk and velvet fit balls and opera. Start with the fabric ranking and accessories list.
Is this wiki official?
No. It is a fan resource. Confirm dates, price, and downloads through Steam, itch.io, and the official links page.
Ready to open the shop?
Start with the getting started guide, then practise sewing and cutting. Wishlist the Steam launch page if you are waiting for 21 September 2026.
Start with the beginner guide