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Dressmaker Patch Notes and Official Update Index

Steam patch summaries, developer announcements and the separate itch.io prototype history. Checked October 3, 2026: Build 410 is the latest public Steam patch note found, followed by an October 1 community update.

Updated 2026-10-03 • Independent game guide

October 1, 2026 / Developer communication update

Everything, Everywhere, All At Once explains that the small team is handling a large increase in bug reports and suggestions. They are working to improve feedback communication and ask players for patience. This is a community announcement, with no new build number or fix list. Read the developer announcement.

September 24, 2026 / Steam Build 410

This update improves everyday design and assembly controls and addresses a tutorial blocker. The date below follows the Steam announcement; it is separate from the prototype version number. Read the official Build 410 notes.

Thread and panel controls

Click a spool in the sewing scene to pick a thread colour. Hover over an inventory panel for a hint showing where it fits on the mannequin.

Sketchbook and cutting room

Component names in the sketchbook are more clearly shown as clickable. Scrolling over the cutting-room inventory no longer rotates panels.

Tutorial progression

The patch fixes getting stuck after clicking the sketchbook before the bell.

September 22, 2026 / Steam Build 403

The first post-launch patch changes customer arrival and fixes several tutorial, item and payment issues. Read the official Build 403 notes.

Customers and payment

Ring the bell to bring in the next customer. A commission accepted by the customer should pay out, even when its requirements were not all met.

Tutorial and interface fixes

The patch addresses disappearing tutorial cursors, enables the shop tutorial’s back button and fixes unresponsive shop buttons at very wide aspect ratios.

Dress components and tags

Some lace trims receive their missing lace tags, and the single keyhole bodice is fixed.

September 21, 2026 / Announced content and ports

The launch post describes work on online design challenges, transparent fabrics and controller support, plus plans for mobile and Switch ports. No release dates are given. These are development plans; check later official announcements for availability. Read the launch announcement.

October 3, 2025 / Prototype Hotfix 0.5.5

This older itch.io update fixes the flounce sleeve image in the sketchbook and the ruffle skirt’s grainline and name. The developer also notes a panel-order issue with existing ruffle skirts, while newly made ruffle skirts are unaffected. The downloadable prototype still lists 0.5.5 on October 3, 2026. Read the prototype hotfix.

Which update applies to your game?

Steam Build 403 and Build 410 refer to the paid full game. Prototype 0.5.5 is the earlier itch.io download. Use the installed build number when asking for help; the latest published patch note alone does not establish the current internal build number. Compare the full game and prototype.

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