Dressmaker patch notes and guide updates

Build 410 · September 24, 2026

This patch focused on clarity and quality-of-life changes that directly affect walkthroughs.

• Sketchbook component names are shown as clickable
• The mouse wheel no longer rotates cutting-room panels while the pointer is over inventory
• Thread colour can be changed by clicking the spools in the sewing scene
• Inventory hover shows where a panel belongs on the mannequin
• A tutorial softlock caused by opening the sketchbook before the bell was fixed

Build 403 · September 22, 2026

The first post-launch patch changed progression and repaired several common blockers.

• The bell is now required to summon the next customer
• Some lace-trim tags were fixed
• Accepted failed commissions should still pay
• The single keyhole bodice was fixed
• Cutting tutorial cursor and store tutorial Back-button issues were fixed

Announced post-launch plans

The developers have mentioned an online challenge mode, transparent fabrics, fuller controller support, and planned mobile and Switch ports. These are roadmap items, not currently released features.

Guide update policy

When a patch changes a requirement or workflow, affected guides will retain the previous build note and show the new behavior. Silent rewrites make old screenshots and community reports impossible to interpret.