About Silversaga Patterns
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My name is Jessica Silversaga, and I’m the founder of the slow fashion label Silversaga, established in August 2019, and Silversaga Patterns, launched in 2023.
My sewing journey
My passion for sewing began in my early 20s. I started with vintage patterns but found myself disappointed with the fit, they were never quite right. Commercially available sewing patterns weren’t much better. Whether I sewed my own clothes or bought ready-to-wear, the issues were always the same: sleeves too long, necklines that didn’t sit right, and a lack of shaping at the bust. The waistline often landed inches below my natural waist, leaving me feeling like everything was made for someone taller than me.
Eventually, this frustration led me to step away from sewing for a while. In my late 20s, I began learning how to draft patterns tailored to my petite frame and smaller cup size. I enrolled in evening pattern drafting classes in Stockholm, and it didn’t take long for me to fall in love with the process. I became obsessed with creating patterns that not only fit well but fit beautifully. This passion reignited my love for sewing and ultimately shaped the foundation of my journey into pattern making.
From slow fashion to sewing patterns
In late 2019, I launched Silversaga, a slow fashion clothing label. My collections were produced in small batches by a skilled atelier in Estonia, with one or two collections per year. My focus was on creating timeless, flattering garments in exclusive, high-quality fabrics that were made to last. Slow fashion production - designed to cherish garments rather than follow fast fashion trends - was at the heart of my brand.
While my slow fashion label found success, the challenges brought on by the Covid pandemic forced me to pivot. In 2023, I turned my focus to teaching others how to create their own designer garments through Silversaga Patterns.
The start of Silversaga Patterns
Combining my love for sewing and my background as a photographer, I found my true passion: creating sewing patterns that empower others to make their own beautiful garments in a slow fashion manner. It’s been a dream come true to connect with the sewing community, many of whom have become dear friends.
I cherish every step of the pattern-making process - from the first sketch of a new design, to drafting, digitizing, grading, and crafting detailed, illustrated instructions. Pattern testing is especially rewarding as I get to collaborate with the community, seeing my designs come to life and inspire others. Watching my patterns make their way into the world is truly magical.
In 2024, my fiancé Simon joined Silversaga Patterns, taking on customer support on Etsy and building tools that enhance our testers and customers experiences.
- Pattern Testers Platform: A streamlined tool that ensures pattern testers have a seamless and enjoyable experience.
- Pattern Download Platform: A user-friendly way for customers to download updated patterns for free, addressing Etsy's limitation on providing pattern updates.
Simon’s contributions have been invaluable in helping me build a label that truly serves our community. We both share many values, including sustainability and creating high-quality solutions that fill gaps in the market, reshaping the sewing industry as it is today.
Looking ahead
Building Silversaga Patterns has been a journey of passion and perseverance, and I’m only getting started. I believe there’s a strong need in the sewing industry for well-drafted, thoughtfully designed, and unique patterns that inspire sewists of all levels.
Thank you for your interest in Silversaga Patterns. Your support means the world to me and fuels my passion to keep creating.
Jessica
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