01 / Read the commission
Keep the customer’s request visible while planning. Record the occasion, requested silhouette, colours and spending limit before buying materials.
First commission / Librarian Workwear
Take the customer’s measurements before drafting. Aim for Professional, then check the request panel again after assigning your fabric.
Pattern plan
Combine a princess bodice and collar with peasant sleeves. Pencil, princess or straight long skirts are suitable starting options.
Fabric plan
Use the cool grey linen already available. Check the final Professional bar before buying extra decoration.
Make and deliver
Assign the fabric to the pieces, check grain while laying them out, cut and assemble. Sew each required join, then compare the finished garment against the brief before delivery.
02 / Sketch and choose materials
Use the sketchbook to plan the garment. Decide which fabric belongs on each panel, then shop with the complete design in mind.
03 / Arrange and cut the pattern
Check the grain direction and placement of every pattern piece before committing the cut. The arrangement of the fabric is carried through to the finished dress.
04 / Assemble and sew
Preview the pieces on the mannequin, then feed the fabric through the sewing machine. Work carefully around changes in direction instead of rushing the whole seam.
05 / Finish, deliver and review
Add the requested decorations, compare the result with the original brief, and deliver the dress. Use the feedback to decide what to change on the next commission.
25 early commissions / requirement index
Use this compact index to identify the constraint most likely to be missed. The linked community walkthrough supplies example combinations; your request panel supplies the exact targets for your save.
Librarian Workwear
Professional.
Flamboyant Funeral
Avoid black; Elegant and Glamour targets.
Fierce Funeral
Black; professional, gothic.
Respectful Funeral
50% black; formal.
Biographer’s Interview
One brooch; daywear.
Vegetable Empire
Three colours; workwear.
Studious Motivation
Lace; romantic, gothic.
Chilly Overtime
Warm; respect style maxima.
Nocturnal Glamour
Velvet; gothic, glamour.
Pidgeon Adoption
Warm, eclectic; jewel/brooch.
Undercover Servant
Workwear, elegant; budget.
Sporting Chance
60% cotton.
Spirited Exercise
Gothic, cute, cool.
Phoenix Costume
Feathers; glamour, risqué.
Exhibition Opening
Eveningwear; playful, elegant.
Secret Art Critic
Formal, romantic eveningwear.
Art Appreciator
50% sequins.
Goat Mediation
Patterned, eclectic.
Walking Billboard
Patterned, cute, playful.
Carrot Promotion
Yellow, orange, green.
Love Labyrinth
White; gothic, romantic.
Hedge Camouflage
40% green; three flowers.
A-maze-ingly Lost
Three bells.
Floral Romance
Floral, romantic eveningwear.
Spring Fete
Silk only.
Five difficult commissions / worked plans
These are source-backed starting combinations, not the only valid builds. Pattern and fabric scores vary by item and save: check the request preview before cutting, and keep every hard material, colour and decoration requirement satisfied.
| Commission | Target attributes and hard checks | Bodice · sleeves · skirt | Fabric plan | Accessories | Budget reminder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respectful Funeral | Formal, simple and elegant; at least 50% black. | Heart princess bodice · sleeveless · bias-cut or apron skirt. One-shoulder or elevated sweetheart is an alternative bodice. | Use onyx black silk as the main cloth; confirm the black share reaches 50%. Add lace only if the preview needs elegance. | No required accessory is documented; lace is optional. | Check the black share and total cloth cost before buying optional lace. Stay within the commission budget shown in game. |
| Chilly Overtime | Professional and warm; do not exceed the cute or romantic maximums. | Elevated sweetheart bodice with pointed collar · long cuffed sleeves · coat dress skirt. | Try mature argyle, tweed or pinstripe fabrics. Once cute and romantic are at their limits, avoid cloth that raises either score; verify all four bars after assignment. | No required accessory is documented; skip optional trim if it pushes a style over its cap. | Price the full coat-dress layout before shopping. Leave room for required cloth and recheck the style ceilings before cutting. |
| Hedge Camouflage | Daywear and eclectic, with floral patterning; at least 40% green and three flowers. | Kimono bodice · choose a simple sleeve only if needed and confirm its preview · flare skirt. | Use green floral-print cotton or lace; check the green percentage across the whole garment in the request preview. | Attach three flower decorations and count them before delivery. | Reserve the cost of all three flowers first, then buy enough green floral cloth to clear 40% without optional extras. |
| Art Appreciator | Glamour, gothic, risqué and elaborate; at least 50% sequins. | Corset bodice · bell sleeves · corset skirt. | Make the main panels sequined so the garment clears the 50% threshold; check the material share after assigning each piece. | No additional required accessory is documented. | Sequins can make the build costly. Check the commission allowance and total fabric estimate before buying; avoid optional accessories until the threshold and style targets are met. |
| Sporting Chance | Playful and simple; at least 60% cotton. | Princess scoop bodice · short puffed sleeves · single tiered skirt. | Use cotton for at least 60% of the garment. Playful, simple gingham cotton is the source-recommended starting point; confirm the percentage in the preview. | No required accessory is documented. | Compare cotton prices and the pattern’s fabric estimate before shopping. Keep the final total within the displayed budget. |
Resolve a failed brief before recutting
Check the failed requirement first. A colour restriction calls for different cloth; a missing brooch calls for decoration; a style maximum calls for reducing that trait. Changing all three at once makes it harder to identify the cause. Reserve money for explicitly required accessories before choosing optional trim.