Best Clothing Items & How To Make Them In Stardew Valley

Making outfits in Stardew Valley is many players’ favorite activity in the game. The variety of different clothing items allows players to play the role of fashion designer for their playable character, mixing and matching shirts, pants, and hats to create unique outfits. Players can tailor most of these items themselves using items they find around the world.

Some items stand out thanks to their silly design, while other articles of clothing are horror-themed or mystical. Exploring the game’s most interesting clothing items can help both Stardew Valley beginners and dedicated players find the perfect outfit to express their personality.

Updated May 3, 2024, By Alexandra O’Leary: Just when players thought Stardew Valley couldn’t get any more content, developer ConcernedApe released the 1.6 update, which added even more surprises, adventures, and secrets for players to explore. It’s a great time for players to start taking full advantage of the resources available to them. Emily’s sewing machine is a fun place to start.

Using a sewing machine allows players to make loads of fun and creative outfits that can help their character express themselves. Once players have sheep on their farm, they can build a loom and start producing cloth, which is a key ingredient in all clothes. Combining cloth and various items in a sewing machine will create a wide range of clothing items, many of which are unexpectedly cool. A secret some players may not know is that they can actually put hats on their children, meaning that using the sewing machine to make several garments will allow the whole family to rock a matching look.

How To Craft Clothes

To craft clothing, players will need various items. First, players should prioritize buying an animal that gives wool, either rabbits or sheep. Then, they should work on gaining access to a Loom, which is available at level 7 of Farming. After this, players can craft cloth by placing wool in the loom.

Once players acquire cloth, players will get a cutscene with Emily that talks about her sewing machine in her home. After this time, players can start using her machine to tailor or dye items. If players complete the “Rock Rejuvenation” Story Board quest, which has players giving Emily 1 Ruby, 1 Topaz, 1 Emerald, 1 Jade, and 1 Amethyst, players will get rewarded with their own sewing machine to craft various clothing items.

1 Totem Mask

All The Totem With None Of The Warping

• Cloth x1
• Any Warp Totem x1

Warp Totems are a classic item in Stardew Valley that can be used to get around Pelican Town and can be incredibly useful when trying to avoid passing out. There’s also a Rain Totem, which can be used to change the weather. These adorable Totems can be found in various places, and crafted when a high foraging level is reached.

To make this cool Totem Mask, players will simply need to put Cloth and any type of Warp Totem in the Sewing Machine. There are a few different ways to obtain Warp Totems if players aren’t yet at a high foraging level. A Warp Totem: Desert can be purchased from the Desert Trade, although it costs ten iridium bars. A Warp Totem: Island can be bought from the Volcano Dwarf Trader on floor 5 of the Volcano Dungeon on Ginger Island.

2 Goodnight Shirt

For Sleepyhead Stardew Enthusiasts

The Goodnight Shirt is one of Stardew’s coziest options. There aren’t many clothes available that are best for bedtime, but for anybody who wants to share their enthusiasm for the nighttime, this is the t-shirt to do it. It’s also a great option for those who prefer a darker, more emo style — particularly those who might be interested in romancing a certain black-haired bachelor.

To make this night sky shirt, players will need to obtain the rather rare mineral Lunarite. It might be challenging for players to get their hands on it, since it’s only dropped in Frozen and Omni Geodes. Luckily, apart from donating it to the museum, this is the only thing Lunarite is useful for, so players only have to come across it once to make this shirt.

3 Shrimp Enthusiast Shirt

Repping Shrimp Couture

• Cloth x1
• Shrimp Cocktail x1

For any fans of fishing, or shrimp in general, there’s a Stardew Valley shirt ready to demonstrate the player’s passion for crustaceans: the Shrimp Enthusiast Shirt. This lovely pale pink shirt has a shrimp design in the center that would look cute on any farmer.

Making the Shrimp Enthusiast Shirt is easy for any fishing fans since it requires some Cloth and a Shrimp Cocktail. A Shrimp Cocktail needs three ingredients: Tomato, Shrimp, and Wild Horseradish. Wild Horseradish can be foraged and grown in Spring, Tomatoes can be grown in Summer, and Shrimp can be caught in a crab pot. Cooking all this together will make a Shrimp Cocktail, and combined with Cloth in the sewing machine will make a Shrimp Enthusiast Shirt.

4 Red And Navy Tuxedo

Stylish Suits For Formal Events

Red Tuxedo

Navy Tuxedo

Any gamers who want to show up to their wedding, or a festival, looking smart and respectable, Tuxedos are absolutely the right choice. Not only are they the perfect option to elevate any occasion, but they’re available in two different colors. To create a Red Tuxedo, players will need Cloth and a Red Plate, and for the Navy Tuxedo, they’ll need Cloth and a Rare Disc.

Despite the name, Rare Discs are not too difficult to come across. They can be dropped by Bats, Shadow Brutes, Spiders, and Shadow Shaman — and can be found in Fishing Treasure Chests. Making a Red Plate is even easier, and only takes one Red Cabbage and One Radish. Red Cabbage and Radishes can be grown in Summer.

5 Swashbuckler Hat

Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho, a Stylish Life for Me

This brown pirate’s hat is a must for those venturing out into Stardew’s seas. Sailing never looked so good, and sporting this leather hat with a red feather is a great way for players to show their swashbuckling spirit. There’s no doubt this accessory has Willy’s seal of approval.

To ensure only the bravest of adventurers don this hat, it requires a rare ingredient: a Dragon Tooth. This item can be acquired in the Volcano Dungeon on Ginger Island, within the bones of a long-dead dragon. Alternatively, Lava Lurk’s have a 15% chance of dropping them, making this one of the tougher items of clothing to make.

6 Arcane Shirt

For a Wizard’s Wardrobe

For those who want some arcane attire, this gold-trimmed shirt is a great option. Typically sported by Pelican Town’s local magical practitioner, M. Rasmodius, players who are taking up the magical mantle will be thrilled to strut around town in this cool tee.

Players probably won’t be surprised to learn that this powerful piece of clothing requires a void essence. This can be looted from monsters in the mine, generally dropped by higher-level enemies. Alternatively, for those who have met the charming sewer dweller, Krobus sells void essence for 100g. Void Essence is also loved by The Wizard, so collecting a few will make it easy to befriend him and learn all his sorcery secrets.

7 Slime Shirt

Demonstrate Slime Superiority

• Cloth x1
• Petrified Slime x1

For any players who love their Slime farming abilities, the Slime Shirt is the absolute best way to demonstrate their love. This green shirt has the cutest little Slime face on it and will be sure to signal to everyone in Pelican Town that monsters aren’t always what they seem.

Making this adorable t-shirt won’t be difficult for adventurers and Slime farmers since it only requires some Cloth and Petrified Slime. Petrified Slime can be found in some Geodes that Clint will open for a small fee, and it can sometimes be found in Slime Balls that players will get from the Slime Hutch on their farm.

8 Island Bikini

Vacation-Ready Beach Outfit

• Cloth x1
• Golden Coconut x1

Players who visit Ginger Island might feel a bit out of character when they see their friends sporting their cute bathing suits while they’re still in their farming clothes. But thankfully, there is a way around this. Players can craft themselves their own bikini top to wear when relaxing in the sun on Ginger Island.

To craft this bikini top, players must use up one of their Golden Coconuts in the sewing machine with a piece of cloth. But thankfully, there are ways around using up any forage ones. If players purchase 10 regular coconuts from the Oasis on Monday, they can use these to trade with the Island Trader for 1 Golden one.

9 Cowboy Poncho

Bring The Wild West To Pelican Town

Not all shirts have to be simple button-downs or plain tees. Some shirts can be pretty cool and fit a certain aesthetic that players are trying to achieve. And what better aesthetic should farmers have than a cowboy one? To get themselves in the mindset of being a rancher in their field, players should craft themselves the cute Cowboy Poncho.

Players will have to find the Rusty Spur artifact by digging up artifact spots on the farm, or by tilling the mines or skull caverns. This item can also be found when fishing up treasure chests, or artifact troves. Combine this with a piece of cloth, players will receive their country Cowboy Poncho.

10 Red Headscarf

Cottagecore Mushroom Look

There is always an abundance of red mushrooms when exploring Stardew Valley, as it’s one of the most common forgeable items. Especially if players end up doing a mushroom cave instead of a fruit cave. There are many uses for the mushroom, and one of them is making an incredibly cute hat for players to wear for a trendy look.

Red Mushrooms can be found in the mines, the Secret Woods in the summer, the Farm Cave if players choose this option of fruit, in the Fall if players have the Forest Farm map, or from a Tapped Mushroom tree. They can also be found in trash cans, the traveling cart, and the mushroom cave on Ginger Island. Combine a red mushroom with a piece of cloth in the sewing machine to get this Red Headscarf.

11 Qi Mask

A Mysterious And Cool Look

Qi is one of the most mysterious and powerful characters in Stardew Valley, so many players might want to do everything they can to become like him. Thankfully, there is a wacky and interesting way to carry a bit of Qi along with players by crafting a Qi Mask.

Players must grow a Qi Fruit that is from Qi Beans. They are produced after 4 days. Note that this item is part of one of his quests, the Qi Crop quest. All the fruit and beans will despawn after this quest is over, so players must craft this item before the quest is complete. Combine this fruit with a piece of cloth in the sewing machine to craft the mask.

12 Hair Bone

Prehistoric Fashion

• Cloth x1
• Prehistoric Tibia x1

At some point, players will end up finding the same artifacts over and over with no use for them. After players donate one of each item, these artifacts are either kept for random quests or sold off for a few extra coins. Thankfully they can also be used to tailor cute clothing items, like the Hair Bone. If players have an extra Prehistoric Tibia lying around, combine this with a piece of cloth and get a cute hairstyle.

Prehistoric Tibia bones are found when digging through artifact spots near the Railroad or in Cindersnap Forest. There is also a 30% chance that a Pepper Rex will drop one when defeated. If players have access to Ginger Island, they can also be found when breaking Bone Nodes at the dig site. If players combine the bone with a piece of cloth in the sewing machine, they will get this item.

13 Golden Mask

Expensive And Historical Masquerade

The Golden Mask is strange and somewhat ominous-looking, but its rarity makes it a prized possession for those who are looking to accentuate their style with something truly unique. Thanks to its shining gold color, the Golden Mask can be used with an array of dark clothes, which will help it stand out among the players’ face. It’s fun to look at and almost makes the player look like a robot (or a James Bond villain). Unfortunately, it can be a bit of a nuisance to get ahold of, as players will need a “real Golden Mask” to use on the Sewing Machine.

To get the Golden Mask, players need to first find an actual Golden Mask relic. This can be done by digging through Artifact spots sprinkled around the Desert. It can also sometimes appear within an Artifact Trove. That said, it has a measly 3 percent drop rate.

14 Dinosaur Hat

Epic Jurassic Headwear

Those looking to dabble in a little Prehistoric fashion should get their hands on the Dinosaur Hat. This adorable little topper will accentuate the Dinosaur Pants, but it’s super cute simply on its own. The Dinosaur Hat can go well with any clothing as it simply stands out, without the need for color-matching. Those who want to be a bit silly while also showing their appreciation for the reptiles of yesteryear can head to a Sewing Machine and toss in the required materials to pop out this precious headwear.

The Dinosaur Hat can be made by feeding a Dinosaur Egg into the spool of the Sewing Machine. Players can obtain a Dinosaur Egg from a variety of sources, including Artifact spots hidden within the mountains, any Prehistoric floors within the Skull Cavern, fishing treasure chests, and even from the Claw Machine game at the Movie Theater.

15 Midnight Dog Jacket

Movie Star Looks

Most players use Squid Ink as a dye thanks to its beautiful appearance, but it can also be added to the spool of the Sewing Machine to craft a unique and stylish jacket. Those who want something a bit ornate, with gold buttons that stand out proudly against a dark blue color, should save some Squid Ink for their tailoring escapades. The Midnight Dog Jacket is one of the coolest pieces of clothing that a player can craft, and it looks fantastic with a variety of hats and pants, making it a focal centerpiece of many different designs and styles.

To craft the Midnight Dog Jacket, players need to first go ahead and grab some Squid Ink. This can be found from a variety of sources, such as drops from Squid Kids or Blue Squids in combat. It can also be gained from Squids and Midnight Squids pulled from fishing ponds.

16 Trash Can Shirt

Steal The Look Of Pelican Town’s Iconic Trash Cans

For those who prefer a goofy look for their character, the Trash Can Shirt is perfect; it makes the player’s character look almost exactly like a trash can in town. When paired with the Trash Can Hat, players can look like trash (if they really want to, that is!).

Because Stardew Valley features numerous items that take a wacky approach to fashion design, many players choose to create outfits that incorporate strange items like the Trash Can Shirt, sometimes even using mods to change their hair or other features. Players who want to tailor a Trash Can Shirt of their own should head to the sewing machine inside Emily and Haley’s house. They will then need to combine Cloth with one of the following: Broken CD, Broken Glasses, Driftwood, Soggy Newspaper, and Trash.

17 Garbage Hat

Perfect Accessory For Garbage Cosplay

The Garbage Hat is the perfect item to accompany the Trash Can Shirt to create a complete outfit. Alternatively, players can wear it on their own to add a lighthearted touch to a more serious outfit of any kind.

Despite being one of the strangest hats in the game, the Garbage Hat’s silly design combined with its rarity makes it a fun and exciting find for any players who may randomly come across it in a garbage can in town. The Garbage Hat can be found in garbage cans at a 0.2% find rate. Players must open at least 20 garbage cans before they can find the Garbage Hat.

18 Dark Bandana Shirt

For A Devilishly Good Looking Outfit

• Cloth x1
• Truffle or Truffle Oil x1

Some players like their characters to have a creepy appearance, and the Dark Bandana Shirt is perfect for a horror-themed getup. Unlike some shirts, the Dark Bandana Shirt is dyeable and comes in two colors that fit its horror theme: red and black. For those who want their character to look like a vampire or a fancy villain, this just might be the best shirt in the game.

To craft a Dark Banana Shirt, players can go to the sewing machine inside Emily and Haley’s house and combine Cloth with a Truffle or Truffle Oil. Haunted Skulls, which are found in the Quarry Mines and dungeon levels in The Mines, also sometimes drop Dark Bandana Shirts.

19 Blobfish Mask

Allows For Plenty Of Funny Moments

The Blobfish Mask is an interesting item because it changes the appearance of the player’s character, allowing for some hilarious moments in gameplay. As its name implies, this soft pink mask is shaped like a blobfish. Few other items in the game have such a drastic impact on the appearance of the playable character as the Blobfish Mask, so this item is rather unique among Stardew Valley‘s clothing items, and would likely stand out in a crowd.

To obtain this mask, players must first catch a blobfish, allowing them to interact with one of the few fish in the game that floats. To obtain a Blobfish Mask, players can combine Cloth and a Blobfish at the sewing machine inside Emily and Haley’s house.

20 Pumpkin Mask

Seasonally Spooky Headgear

• Cloth x1
• Jack-o-Lantern x1

Like the Blobfish Mask, the Pumpkin Mask has a drastic impact on the look of the player character, completely changing their head into a pumpkin. This clothing item is versatile; players could incorporate it into a spooky Halloween outfit, or mix and match it with other wacky, bold items for a more silly overall appearance.

Some players have even put this mask on their children in the game, creating some funny moments just with their choice of outfit. Players can obtain a Pumpkin Mask by combining Cloth and a Jack-O-Lantern at the sewing machine inside Emily and Haley’s house.