Dressmaker Game Fabrics
Seven fabric types named in public material, how they differ, and what has been announced about unlocks.
Facts last checked: September 14, 2026
Pre-release coverage: everything below comes from official store pages, press previews and demo hands-on. We plan to review the relevant information after the game launches 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.
The fabric shop UI on a Steam still is titled The International Emporium, with Fabrics and Accessories tabs. The trailer says prestige unlocks stock there.
That still shows Dusty Pink Silk sold in 2-metre lengths for 100 coins, plus a rail of other named bolts. Treat those as screenshot examples. They are not the 450-fabric catalogue and not a launch-final price list. Another still labels a cutting-table bolt Strawberry Fields Simple Cotton.
Confirmed Fabrics So Far
Official sources name seven fabric types or materials: cotton, linen, wool, silk, velvet, lace and sequins. 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
- A complete price list, attribute table and unlock order — Steam stills show prices for a few example products, not a catalogue.
- Whether fabric choice changes sewing difficulty, or only the look and drape.
- A complete fabric catalogue beyond the examples named in official material.
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. Steam stills show prices for a few example products (such as Dusty Pink Silk at 100 coins for 2 metres); that is not a complete price list.
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.