Dressmaker Measurements
Quick answer: commissions include customer measurement data used for fit. Confirm the size before cutting — a pattern cut to the wrong size is only discovered at the end.
Where measurements appear
The commission flow includes the customer's measurements alongside style, budget and colours. Fitting the right size is part of the design step, before fabric and pattern work begin (see Commissions).
Checking fit before cutting
- Read the customer's measurements in the brief, next to the style line.
- Confirm the selected design and size cover those measurements.
- Adjust the pattern size if the design offers it — before laying on fabric.
- Cut and sew as planned; fit is decided by the earlier steps, not by sewing.
Size or measurements? They are two different questions
Most search queries for this page mix up two things: the customer's measurements, which the brief supplies, and the size you cut, which you choose on the pattern. The brief is input; the size is your decision. Fit fails when the size is chosen without reading the numbers first.
| Question | Where it is answered |
|---|---|
| What measurements does this customer have? | The commission brief, next to the style line |
| Which size should I cut? | The design/size step, before laying out pattern pieces |
| Do off-the-rack pieces need measurements? | No — there is no brief. Quality is your own target (see Off the Rack) |
A five-line template to keep beside you
The brief holds more than the numbers, and the pieces that get forgotten are rarely the measurements. Write these five lines down before the first cut:
- Customer and the style line from the brief.
- The measurements shown in that brief — copy them, do not approximate.
- The design and size you settled on.
- The fabric and colour you committed to.
- Anything else the brief calls out: trims, accessories, finishing details.
Common measurement mistakes
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| Wrong size cut | Confirm size from the brief before laying pattern pieces |
| Fit discovered too late | Check size at design time, not after assembly |
| Assumed default size | Never assume — each customer's numbers are in the brief |
Unverified details
Exact size ranges, how measurements map to pattern grades, and whether customers have specific body profiles are Unverified — do not rely on this yet. They are recorded from the release version before being written here.
Will this change after official updates?
Sizing UI is patchable; the page is re-verified after patches that touch commissions or fit.
Sources & verification note
Source 1: official gameplay description. Source 2: release-version commission UI. Detailed grading rules are unverified and not stated.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
Do I really need to read measurements?
Yes — fit is decided before cutting. The brief shows the customer's measurements with the rest of the request.
Can I change size during sewing?
Fit is set at the design/cut stage. Re-cut if the size was wrong; the exact re-work rules are unverified.
Are there vanity sizes or unique body types?
Unverified. No body-profile claims are made until recorded from the release version.