Compare two Dressmaker fabrics before you buy

Put any two inventory swatches side by side, or overlap their edges to check a pairing. Compare the colour tags, material types, unlocks and style weights before spending money on fabric you may not use.

These are inventory swatches, not simulated finished dresses. Lighting, sheen, folds and pattern alignment can change the appearance on the mannequin.

Fabric AFabric B

A: Amber Silk

50 gold per metre · Silk

Colour tags: Orange

Available at your selected rank · unlock rank 0

Start a plan with fabric A

B: Amber Velvet

80 gold per metre · Velvet

Colour tags: Orange

Available at your selected rank · unlock rank 0

Start a plan with fabric B

B costs 30 gold per metre more than A. This is a unit-price difference, not a whole-dress bill.

The colour-tag sets match; their visible shades and textures can still differ. The fabric type changes too; matching a style score does not satisfy a Silk, Velvet or Lace material requirement.

Fabric weights: B minus A, before pattern and accessory effects
Style	A	B	Change
Cool	25	0	-25
Eclectic	50	25	-25
Elegant	50	50	0
Eveningwear	50	50	0
Formal	50	50	0
Glamour	25	50	+25
Risqué	10	0	-10
Romantic	25	10	-15
Simple	50	50	0
Warm	0	50	+50

A lower weight may help a Max requirement and hurt a minimum. These weights are not final dress scores; use the complete-dress repair checker before recutting.

The address stores both fabrics, layout and rank. Copy it to share the pair; returning with Back preserves the comparison.

Three pairs to try

Amber Silk and Amber Velvet: compare the same Orange colour category across material types, then see the Moth skirt repair.
Blush Pink Velvet and Barbara Pink Silk: compare pink swatches and the fabric scores you lose; continue to cheaper fabric alternatives.
Stormy Blue Silk and Blue Pansy Gradient Silk: check the gradient’s colour tags before using it for a blue-only dress.

Check the complete dress next

Swatches help choose a palette. A commission also checks patterns, grain, sewing, fit, accessories and material area. Compare fabric and colour shares, then use the dress designer or requirement checker. Choosing a fabric here does not buy it or change the game.