Biographer's Interview: Edith's Dressmaker Commission
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Biographer's Interview is Edith's commission on story card #5: “Sparkly daywear for an interview with her biographer.” Below are its exact requirements, what each one means, and a checker that tells you whether your dress will pass before you hand it in.
Quick facts
| Biographer's Interview | |
|---|---|
| Client | Edith |
| Card type | Main story card #5 |
| Budget | 500 |
| Quality needed | 75+ |
| Client measurements | ≈ 111.1 / 89.6 / 119.7 (bust / waist / hips) |
Biographer's Interview requirements
- Quality 75+ — the finished dress needs a Quality score of at least 75. Fit to the client's measurements is the biggest part of Quality.
- Daywear 50+ — the Daywear bar on the card has to reach 50 or more. Style values come from the fabrics, patterns and trims you pick, so watch the bar while you design.
- Glamour 25+ — the Glamour bar on the card has to reach 25 or more. Style values come from the fabrics, patterns and trims you pick, so watch the bar while you design.
- Risqué 20+ — the Risqué bar on the card has to reach 20 or more. Style values come from the fabrics, patterns and trims you pick, so watch the bar while you design.
- At least 1 brooch — check this line on the card before you hand the dress in.
Will my dress pass?
Enter the numbers from your finished dress and tick the rules you've met. Quality is the score shown after sewing; style values are the bars on the card.
Fill in every line to see whether it passes.
The 500 budget is what Edith pays you; it doesn't affect pass or fail.
More Edith commissions
- Phoenix Costume (story card #14)
- Romance Reader (optional)
- Carrot Promotion (story card #20)
- Graveside Visit (optional)
- Cat Amongst Pigeons (optional)
- Another Encore (story card #45)
- World Stage (story card #50)
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements for Biographer's Interview in Dressmaker?
Quality 75+, Daywear 50+, Glamour 25+, Risqué 20+, At least 1 brooch.
How much does Biographer's Interview pay?
500. The budget is what Edith pays when you hand the dress in, pass or fail; it isn't a spending limit.
When do you get Biographer's Interview?
It's story card #5.
Sources
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