Is it free to play?
Yes. Thread & Tale is a free browser game. Coins and reputation are earned by playing; there are no real-money purchases.
A little dress.A lovely story.
A free online dressmaking game. Meet your neighbors, cut cloth your way, and build a wardrobe of your own.
Open your atelier How to play
10 complete outfits · 30 fabrics · Made by you
A pattern is only the beginning.
Explore all 10 patterns →From a small hello to a finished dress
- 01
Meet
Get to know your neighbors and the town.
- 02
Design & cut
Choose fabrics, mix your pieces, and cut cloth.
- 03
Fit & finish
Sew, make adjustments, and add the final touches.
- 04
Keep or sell
Add to your wardrobe or share it with the town.
Before your first stitch
Can I design freely?
Finish the first commission for Mara, Inez and Rowan to open free design and off-the-rack sales. Then mix unlocked bodices, sleeves and skirts into your own outfits.
Is my progress saved?
Your progress is backed up online with a local copy for interruptions. Your private save is linked to this browser by a cookie, without an account. Clearing cookies loses access; other devices do not share this save. You can also export outfit images.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Use touch to move pattern pieces, drag the gold edge points or draw with the scissors. You can also play with a mouse and keyboard.