Poetic Muse: Marie's Dressmaker Commission
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Poetic Muse is an optional commission from Marie that opens after Never the Bride: “Turning your (terrible) poem into a dress.” 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
| Poetic Muse | |
|---|---|
| Client | Marie |
| Card type | Optional card, opens after Never the Bride |
| Budget | 500 |
| Quality needed | 80+ |
| Client measurements | 93.7 / 70.5 / 102.2 (bust / waist / hips) |
Poetic Muse requirements
- Quality 80+ — the finished dress needs a Quality score of at least 80. Fit to the client's measurements is the biggest part of Quality.
- One of Cute 50+, Elegant 50+ or Risqué 60+, depending on your poem — check this line on the card before you hand the dress in.
- One of Flowers 50+, Gothic 50+ or 5 colours, depending on your poem — check this line on the card before you hand the dress in.
- One of Romantic 50+, Professional 50+ or Uncomfortable 30+, depending on your poem — check this line on the card before you hand the dress in.
Only one source lists this card so far; check the wording on your card in game.
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 Marie pays you; it doesn't affect pass or fail.
More Marie commissions
- Respectful Funeral (story card #4)
- Perfect Picnic (optional)
- Goat Mediation (story card #18)
- Spring Fete (story card #25)
- Marie's Wedding (story card #33)
- Diplomatic Outreach (story card #47)
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements for Poetic Muse in Dressmaker?
Quality 80+, One of Cute 50+, Elegant 50+ or Risqué 60+, depending on your poem, One of Flowers 50+, Gothic 50+ or 5 colours, depending on your poem, One of Romantic 50+, Professional 50+ or Uncomfortable 30+, depending on your poem. Only one source lists this card so far, so double-check the card in your game.
How much does Poetic Muse pay?
500. The budget is what Marie pays when you hand the dress in, pass or fail; it isn't a spending limit.
When do you get Poetic Muse?
It's an optional card that opens after Never the Bride.
Sources
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