Mable. Sable. Two names that immediately bring a tear to the eyes of any Animal Crossing fan with good taste. The two hardworking seamstresses are longtime staples of the franchise, and naturally, they make their fashionable return to Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Fashionably late, that is. Unlike other games, they're not there from the outset. After all, deserted islands aren't the place for the two dapper sisters. So wait, then - how do you get them to set up shop on your island? Read on, fashion-minded readers, as we give you a step-by-step guide on how to get the beloved Able Sisters.
Hook Up Tommy And Timmy
Hook them up with a store, that is. After a few days on the island, you'll be able to help out the little guys by getting them what they need to build a full-fledged shop. In the Resident Services tent, chat them up and they'll ask you for 30 Wood, 30 Softwood, 30 Hardwood, and 30 Iron Nuggets. Fork it over, then wait a day for Nook's Cranny to open. Yeah, it's a franchise.
Keep Your Eyes Peeled At Nook's Cranny
The day after your Nook's Cranny opens, Mabel should show up in your shop. She'll drop in first thing in the morning, which will trigger a cutscene where she sets up a deal to peddle her wares in your town. She walks out of the store without so much as a word to you, which is kind of rude, honestly.
Loiter In Your Plaza
The morning Tom Nook announces his plans to upgrade the Resident Services tent to a full building, you should see Mable setting up shop in your plaza. Is that against town ordinances? We're not sure, but she'll be there, ready to sell you some clothes. Some people have reported that you have to wait for your Resident Services tent to be upgraded, but those reports are false.
Buy, Buy, Buy!
Just buy a ton of stuff from her. Even if you don't like anything she has, grind out the money and buy it anyway to give to your friends. It's imperative that you support Mabel's early entrepreneurial endeavors, because that'll be what gets her to take a chance on your island. We've seen Mabel decide to open up shop as soon as her second visit, so be persistent in forking over your cash. She'll then task you with picking out a spot for her building.
Sit Back And Wait
It'll take two or three days before the Able Sisters officially get their store built. After that - voila! You're got your very own Able Sisters boutique on your island. Now, go be friends with Sable, or you're a monster.