Dressmaker Game Fabrics
All 7 confirmed fabrics, what makes them different, and how unlocks work.
Facts last checked: September 14, 2026 · full re-check at launch on September 21, 2026
Pre-release coverage: everything below comes from official store pages, press previews and demo hands-on. We re-verify every fact at launch on September 21, 2026.
Fabrics Overview
Fabric choice is step one of every commission: each fabric has its own look and drape, and the store page confirms every pattern panel can use its own fabric — a bodice in velvet over a skirt in cotton is a real choice, not a palette swap. Developer interviews add that the game aims for artistic expression over physics simulation: sequins, for instance, get deliberately exaggerated sparkle (Creative Bloq, August 2026).
In the sketchbook you can pin fabric samples to a design before committing — see patterns & sketchbook.
Confirmed Fabrics So Far
Seven named fibres are confirmed by official sources. September Tea (September 7, 2026) says the full game has over 450 fabrics, all made in-house. Treat the named list as the public labels, not the complete catalogue:
| Fabric | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Confirmed | Steam store description |
| Linen | Confirmed | Steam store description |
| Wool | Confirmed | Steam store description |
| Silk | Confirmed | Steam description; listed among the full game's new fabrics in the June 2026 trailer |
| Velvet | Confirmed | Steam store description |
| Lace | Confirmed | June 2026 launch-date trailer (new for the full game) |
| Sequins | Confirmed | June 2026 launch-date trailer (new for the full game) |
Lace trims already existed in prototype v0.5 as a decoration; lace as a fabric is a full-game addition alongside silk and sequins.
How Fabric Unlocks Work
Delivered dresses earn prestige, and prestige unlocks new fabrics and accessories at the emporium — the trailer narration spells out this chain. Together with coin from commissions, the emporium is the progression spine of the shop.
Open Questions for Launch
- Per-fabric prices, attributes and unlock order — not shown anywhere official yet.
- Whether fabric choice changes sewing difficulty, or only the look and drape.
- The complete fabric list beyond the official including-list.
Start with the beginner guide if you are new to the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fabrics does Dressmaker have?
September Tea says over 450 fabrics. Seven names are on public pages so far: cotton, linen, wool, silk and velvet from the Steam/presskit copy, plus lace and sequins from the June 2026 trailer. Per-fabric prices are not published.
How do you unlock new fabrics?
Through the emporium: delivering dresses earns prestige, and prestige unlocks new fabrics and accessories there — per the official launch-date trailer. Exact unlock conditions are unverified until launch.