Silversaga Patterns Review

These are all of the Silversaga garments that I’ve made so far! In this post I share my experience sewing these patterns, the fabric I used and any mods I made. These are some of the most romantic, flowy, and beautiful dresses I’ve sewn and I feel amazing wearing them. The details on Silversaga Patterns are lovely – from tucks on bodices, to ruffled necklines, flouncy sleeves and collars and voluminous skirts and statement sleeves.

Some of Silversaga Patterns dresses are Doen inspired sewing patterns like the Eleonora Dress and the Amelie Blouse. They would also be great for making a Christy Dawn dress dupe since many of the Silversaga dresses have elastic details at the neckline, waist and underbust like Christy Dawn dresses.

A few years ago, I actually won all of Silversaga Patterns in a giveaway on Instagram (there were only 5 at the time) and that’s really what started my love of these patterns! There are only two I haven’t made yet, the Ophelia Dress and the Juliette Dress, but check back here later because I have plans to make them as well.

All of Silversaga Patterns instructions are very detailed with different options and techniques for some steps depending on the sewing skill or mood you’re in. There are plenty of illustrations with teaching moments throughout to help you achieve a beautifully finished garment.

I made a short video showing some of these dresses if you’d like to see all the gorgeous, flowiness in action!

Let’s get started! Here is a Table of Contents if you want to skip around to specific patterns.

Mina Wrap Dress

The Mina Wrap Dress was the first Silversaga dress I made and it’s a gorgeously designed pattern. It has a relaxed style so it’s easier to fit and comfortable to wear, whether dressed up or down. I love how I feel in this dress and the skirt has the best twirl. I’m so impressed with the neckline which lays completely flat so I have no worry of it gaping.

Difficulty: Advanced Beginner – Experienced
Size made: 38 (US 8/UK 10)
Fabric used: 3 yards of linen from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club
Modifications: Shortened bodice 3/4″

I made a size 38 but I could have sized down to a 36 because there is some bagginess in the front, but I still love the fit. The unique pleats give the bodice added interest, plus it gives an option for more/less shaping if needed.

The pocket construction was new to me and are used throughout all of Silversaga Patterns. They are inseam front anchored pockets so they stay facing towards to the front. Next time I would raise the pockets since they are a little low for me. I chose to hand stitch the neckline and arm binding for a clean finish. The sleeve binding constructions were a little confusing with the two different seam allowances, so I just did one seam allowance of 1/4″ and sewed the binding like I typically would.

I also like how the ties can be tied two different ways to switch up the look. Overall this is a fun pattern to sew and one of the more easier ones to make from Silversaga Patterns.

Ella Dress

The Ella Dress is magical – in how it’s constructed on how it feels on! You know how wearing something you feel good in can totally change a mood? That’s what this dress is for me!

Difficulty: Advanced Intermediate
Size made: 38 (US 8/UK 10)
Fabric used: 3 yards of cloud linen from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club
Modifications: Shortened skirt 3″

I made a size 38 right about where my bust measurement puts me at (34”). I had considered sizing down but I’m so glad I didn’t because it’s fits perfectly! The bodice is fitted but not tight, stays in place when I raise my arms and I think the style lines are so flattering. Sewing this together was like a puzzle, a good puzzle, that didn’t really make sense until I had it all together. The Ella Dress is one of the more challenging Silversaga Patterns but definitely one of my favorites!

I gathered the bodice up a bit more, not sure by how much, just until I was happy with it. I did find this finicky to figure out, it was hard to get the gathering to a height I wanted while wearing the dress (and just fyi, the ties in the front are not functional). There are measurements included for this step but I knew it was going to be too low for my preference.

The Ella Dress comes in two views, a long sleeve and a short sleeve view. The pieces look very similar on the short sleeve view so I would suggest labeling them so you don’t get confused (which is what I should have done 😄).

I struggled with the neck bias binding steps and after re-reading it several times just decided to go with my gut and it turned out ok. It’s cool how the bias binding is made with a ‘v’ shape but everything does have to be quite accurate for it to look perfectly neat.

When I made this dress it was only my second invisible zipper and I’m quite proud of how it turned out! I found the zipper packaging instructions a little more helpful than the pattern instructions and sought out YouTube for extra visuals. I also used fusible interfacing down both sides of the back seam per the suggestion in the instructions and that was super helpful in getting a clean zipper install, especially for this lightweight drapey linen!

I also have a tutorial for How To Sew An Invisible Zipper if you need an extra visual for that step!

Updated Ella Dress

As of December 2025, the Ella Dress pattern was updated and includes an expanded size range, 3 sleeve options and an adjustable neckline option (love!). I was a tester for this updated pattern and really enjoyed making it for the second time (and a year later) – it was beautiful then and it’s beautiful now!

Difficulty: Advanced Intermediate
Size made: 38 (US 8/UK 10)
Fabric used: 3 yards of cotton lawn from Lyrical Fabrics
Modifications: Shortened skirt 3″

I made a size 38, like my first version, and the fit is spot on. I typically can make a size 36 in the Silversaga dresses/tops that have more ease, but with the slightly fitted bodice on the Ella I stuck with where I fall on the size chart (bust 34”). I shortened the skirt 3” for my height (5’3”) and made no other mods. The adjustable neckline is wonderful and I prefer it because it feels more secure and comfortable to me.

Since I have made this dress before the steps were familiar and definitely easier the second time around. The sleeve/gusset pieces can get confusing, but the instructions are clear. And sewing this in cotton was easier than the linen I used first time around! I love love love this dress and it feels amazing to wear ☺️

Clara Dress

The Clara Dress is so fun to make and wear! It’s one of the more popular Silversaga dresses and a great one to start with. The fit is generous and the can be easily adjusted by tightening or loosening the elastic at the neckline and waist.

Difficulty: Beginner friendly
Size made: 38 (US 8/UK 10)
Fabric used: 3 yards cotton slub lawn from Lyrical Fabrics
Modifications: None

I made the Clara Dress with no mods but the underarm seam was too tight at first, so I loosened the neckline elastic from the recommend length and that really helped. Helpful tip: safety pin the elastic first so you can try it on and adjust as needed. Even on the sleeves I just partially sewed the sleeves so I could still attach them to the bodice and then finished sewing them once I was happy with the elastic. Working with elastic is my least favorite sewing chore and there’s a lot of it in this pattern, but it was all worth it for this dress!

This dress is also reversible and one side has a more square neckline and the other shape is more scooped (see photo above). The sleeves are so fun on the Clara Dress but it would be easy to make a short sleeve version or omit the fluttery sleeves if you wanted. Same with the bodice, you could choose to make only one elastic channel or move it up or down depending on your preference or bust size.

Eleonora Dress

The lovely Eleonora Dress! I fell in love with this dress as soon as I saw sneak peeks and had the opportunity to test the pattern before it released. The Eleonora Dress is full of romantic details and comes in 3 different views with a generous full skirt to swish around in.

Difficulty: Intermediate
Size made: 38 (US 8/UK 10)
Fabric used: 4 yards cotton dimity lawn from Lyrical Fabrics
Modifications: Adjusted skirt panels

I made View B which has an elasticated channel under the bust. All views have adjustable neckline and waist and the ties are attached to the elastic to make them more comfortable.

I made my Eleonora in a cotton dimity lawn which gives some structure to the dress, most noticeable in the sleeves. The skirt has *plenty* of volume and I only cut two skirt panels (vs. 4) but at the full width of the fabric I was using (55”). Really the skirt width is up to you and there are tips in the instructions for how to make mods to not only the skirt, but the rest of the dress as well.

Pretty soon after making my Eleonora I decided to try dyeing in with tea to tone down the stark white of the fabric and it worked! (see photos above) I documented the whole process in my How To Dye Fabric With Tea tutorial if you’re curious.

Sleeveless Eleonora Dress

The Sleeveless Eleonora Dress is one of my favorite Silversaga Patterns! Although it’s considered the sleeveless version of the Eleonora Dress, it was completely redrafted to perfect the fit of the bodice. The designer ran 3 different test groups with over 70 pattern testers and I was part of the final testing group. There are a lot of similar elements to the Eleonora Dress but this still felt like a fresh sew and I love wearing it in the warmer months.

Difficulty: Intermediate
Size made: 36 (US 6/UK 8)
Fabric used: 2.5 yards double gauze from Lyrical Fabrics
Modifications: Adjusted skirt panels

I made a size 36 which is one size down than the other Silversaga Dresses I’ve made but I don’t notice a huge difference in fit. There is less fabric bulk overall in the bodice, but still plenty of ease to adjust the neck and waist ties as needed. This is view B with the elastic channel under the bust, and the only mod I made was to use two skirt panels (at about 45” wide) vs. four.

The trickiest part of this project was my cotton double gauze fabric choice, not impossible, just took some extra patience. I absolutely love how this dress feels in this fabric and how the gathers on the sleeves and neckline are soft instead of structured. I had to be careful not to handle the cut pieces too much so they wouldn’t stretch, and I used a different fabric (linen) for the elastic casing so it would be easier to make and work with the bias tape. I added interfacing at the ends of the ties to help when turning right side out, plus it added stability when sewing to the elastic (see photo below).

The gathers tend to slide around at the neckline and straps so you may need to adjust the elastic length or add some stay stitches if you choose this fabric to work with. This dress is so comfy to wear and I love how it turned out!

Emma Dress

The Emma Dress is another lovely romantic dress with similar elastic details on the bodice to some of the other Silversaga dresses. The sleeves are my favorite part of this dress and can easily be lengthened or shortened to fine tune the fit. Wearing black is definitely out of my comfort zone, but I love how elegant it makes this dress feel! This is a wonderful warm weather dress and can easily been dressed up or down depending on fabric choice. Linen worked well for this pattern but I love the second version I made in a cotton block print.

Difficulty: Advanced beginner
Size made: 36 (US 6/UK 8)
Fabric used (version 1): 2 yards linen from The Linen Lab (Affiliate link – Use ‘bethanylynne_makes’ for 10% off)
Fabric used (version 2): 2.5 meters (2.7 yards) block print cotton from Blackbird Fabrics
Modifications: Shortened sleeve length

I also tested this pattern and made a size 36. There are two views for this pattern, a dress and top view, and comes in A-F cup sizes. The straps were a little loose on me, so I shortened the sleeve length and also shortened the elastic at the neck a little bit to bring it higher and lessen some gaping I was having. I do have quite a bit of extra fabric at the sides of the bust, but I believe this has been modified in the final version plus extra tips for altering the fit to work best for you.

For my second Emma Dress, I made the same size 36 with the same adjustments as the first. I shortened the front and back elastic and shortened the sleeves by 1″. I love this version and the cotton really highlights the soft romantic details of this dress!

Since some time had passed from when I tested the pattern, I had forgotten how finicky some steps are, specifically the underarm, and especially in a lighter weight cotton. The pattern requires some more careful and precise sewing, like when sewing the waist and under bust because it uses the seam allowance to form the elastic channels – if you’re off even a little, the channels can be too small to easily thread the elastic through.

It’s also harder to assess the fit as you’re working on it. So what I did was to leave a gap on one side of the underarm bias binding so I could check the fit of the top elastic along with the strap length (see photo below). Keep in mind that adjusting the front elastic will cause the straps to move in towards the center front and same with the back elastic – it will bring them closer to the center back. This worked out well for me since I had some gaping in the front and the straps felt too far apart in the back.

Francesa Dress

The Francesca Dress is the most flowy, voluminous, perfect summer dress! I made two versions, both in a lightweight cotton block print fabric, which makes them perfect for the hottest summer days. This pattern has great hacking potential and you could easily make a top version or play around with the tiers to work with the fabric you have.

Difficulty: Experienced beginner
Size made: 36 (US 6/UK 8)
Fabric used (version 1): 2.5 yards cotton block print (52″ wide) from Fluid + Drape (Affiliate link – Use ‘bethanylynnemakes’ for 15% off)
Fabric used (version 2): 3 meters (3.3 yards) in block print cotton (43″ wide) from Blackbird Fabrics
Modifications: Adjusted tiers

For my first version (green) I just did one long tier coming from the top bodice “tier” instead of two tiers. This dress is perfect for lightweight cottons so you don’t end up with too much weight in the skirt. I love the delicate narrow straps, but they can stretch out with wear so just keep that in mind (or at least they did a little for me).

For my second version I also made a 36 but made it with two tiers this time making the skirt full but not heavy in this lightweight cotton. I made a few mods to get the dress to fit on the fabric amount I had (3m) and to adjust for my height (5’3”). I shortened the bodice 1”, the first tier 2”, and the second tier 2”. The first tier is 2 panels the full width of the fabric (~45”) and the second tier is 3 panels the full width of the fabric. I was left with a small square of fabric so no pockets on this one.

I made my second Francesca Dress at the end of the Summer so I experimented with styling it for cooler weather to get some more wears out of it! 🙂

Amelie Blouse

I’m in love with the Amelie Blouse – the volume, the details, the romantic feel, just everything about it. I had the opportunity to test this pattern for Silversaga Patterns which is always a joy.

Difficulty: Experienced beginner
Size made: 36 (US 6/UK 8)
Fabric used (version 1): 2.5 yards cotton voile from Lyrical Fabrics
Fabric used (version 2): 2 yards cotton featherwale corduroy from Lyrical Fabrics
Modifications: None

For my first version I made View B with the flounce collar and no mods made to the fit. Everything is French seamed which is just beautiful, and I chose to hand stitch the collar and cuffs for a neat finish. The Amelie Blouse really sings in a lightweight cotton and I made mine in this amazing cotton voile which I think compliments the pattern perfectly. The instructions are very detailed with different options and techniques for some steps depending on the sewing skill or mood you’re in.

With the leftover fabric from this blouse, I made a scarf with a hand sewn rolled hem which turned out so pretty. For a nice, neat finish, sewing a hand rolled hem would be a great technique to use on the flounce collar of View B.

For my second Amelie Blouse, I strayed a bit from the recommended fabric and made it in a featherwale corduroy. While making my first version, I kept looking over at this fabric on my shelf and imagining it for the Amelie so I just went for it. It definitely has a different feel than my first, more structured volume, but I love it! It has a soft drape and a flannel-like feel which makes it great for cooler weather.

I made a size 36 like my first but made View A (without the flounce collar). I skipped the French seams to avoid bulk and made no mods to the fit! I had just enough of these tiny metal buttons and I think they look so cute with this fabric.

Elsa Dress

The Elsa Dress (and Top) is a simple but timeless, elegant design with well thought out details. You can really show off the sleeves in a more structured fabric like cotton, or have a more relaxed drape in a linen.

Difficulty: Experienced beginner
Size made: 36 (US 6/UK 8)
Fabric used: 2.5 yards linen rayon blend from Lyrical Fabrics
Modifications: Shortened length 2″

I made a size 36 and the fit was spot on for me. The bodice is gently fitted which compliments the billowy sleeves beautifully. The only mod I made was to shorten the second tier 2” and I had to sacrifice fullness in the skirt to make use of the fabric amount I had. The sleeve pattern pieces are huge and I really needed an extra yard to work with.

The back is closed with an invisible zipper but I’ve also seen some cute versions with ties at the back. I wrote a tutorial for How to Sew an Invisible Zipper that is based off the construction of this dress if you need an extra visual. As always, the instructions are detailed with teaching moments throughout to help you get a beautifully finished garment! 

I chose a rayon linen blend fabric and while the linen helps to give shape, it’s more drapey because of the rayon. I wasn’t sure about this color on me at first – a little brighter than I usually go for – but it’s growing on me! 

Celine Blouse

The Celine Blouse is another lovely, romantic, feminine blouse! There are 6 views to choose from and ideas for hacking that extend the life of this pattern beyond just “one and done.” A joy to sew and wear!

Difficulty: Experienced beginner
Size made: 36 (US 6/UK 8)
Fabric used: 2 yards cotton block print from Matchy Matchy Fabric Club
Fabric used (version 2): 1 meter (1.09 yards) soft washed linen from Blackbird Fabrics
Modifications: Raised neckline

I made View B in a size 36, my typical size in Silversaga Patterns. The neckline is a little low for my preference so I raised the neckline 1/2”, but raised it more on later versions. I also gathered the neckline a little more which also helped to raise the neckline. Since this view doesn’t have the bottom ruffle I find it a bit short so if I made this view again I would lengthen it.

I like a looser elastic fit on sleeves like this so I made it quite a bit looser than what the instructions recommend. I also wanted to try it on with the sleeves on before stitching the elastic in, so I partially sewed the sleeve seam so I could still access the elastic channel. I chose to skip the french seams on the sleeve seams in order to do this.

The pattern recommends lightweight fabrics and this cotton blockprint was waiting on my shelf for the perfect project – this blouse. I think it suits it so well! As always the instructions are detailed and guide you along in making a beautifully finished garment.

For my second (and third) Celine Blouse I tried one of the hacks suggested at the back of the instructions, which is essentially View C but without the sleeves. I love it so much and immediately cut out another! I used a soft washed linen which is just lovely to wear. My Celine Blouse Pattern Review goes into more detail for all three versions I made!

I raised the neckline 1″ and moved the front gathering notches up 2″ to spread out the gathers – which raises the neckline even more (see photo below). I didn’t need to make any mods to the armhole depth and used bias binding, like the neckline, to enclose the raw seams.

Chloe Top and Dress

The lovely Chloe Top and Dress is a perfect top and dress pattern for Summer. I love the flowy a-line shape and the versatility that this pattern has! There are two different views in 3 lengths – top, mini, and midi length – and a sleeveless or sleeved option. The Chloe Top and Dress is beginner friendly and one of the more simple designs by Silversaga Patterns. It’s a fairly quick and satisfying sew, beautifully designed and with thorough instructions.

Difficulty: Beginner friendly
Size made: 36 (US 6/UK 8)
Fabric used: 1 meter (1.09 yards) cotton voile from Blackbird Fabrics
Fabric used (version 2): ~2.5 yards mini gingham linen from The Linen Lab (Affiliate link – Use ‘bethanylynne_makes’ for 10% off)
Fabric used (version 3): 2 meters (2.2 yards) gingham soft washed linen from Blackbird Fabrics
Modifications: Lengthened sleeves on one version

I made several versions of the Chloe Top and Dress all in a size 36, my typical size in Silversga Patterns, in 2 top versions and 3 dresses. You can see all of them in my full Chloe Top and Dress Review and I also talk through the differences between the Chloe Top and the Celine Blouse.

The only mod I made was on my final Chloe Dress (gingham knee length dress shown above) and I added 1/2″ (1.2 cm) to the sleeve length. The sleeves have been lengthened slightly for the final version, so you may not need to make this change if you like the look of the sleeves as is!

The a-line shape is nicely balanced and gives plenty of ease in the waist and hips but I don’t find it too overwhelming on me. The two different lengths, mini and midi, are on the longer side but I like that for me (I’m 5’3″). The top is on the shorter side and I would probably lengthen it about 1″ on future versions. The fit is really forgiving and there is plenty of ease in the waist and hips making it so comfortable and breezy to wear.

Alma Dress

I love the Alma Dress – it’s casual enough for everyday, comfortable, versatile and has a beautiful silhouette. It might be my favorite Silversaga Dress yet!

Difficulty: Beginner
Size made: 36 (US 6/UK 8)
Fabric used: 2.5 yards (2.3 meters) textured cotton rayon from Lyrical Fabrics
Modifications: None

After making a quick toile to check fit, I made my final, size 36, with no mods. I think with this specific fabric (50/50 rayon cotton) it relaxes throughout the day so I could shorten the bodice a tiny bit to account for that. But in 100% cotton I don’t think I would need to do that. I would raise the pockets a tiny bit next time and maybe try adding more volume to the skirt, just for fun. 

Celeste Dress & Top

The Celeste Dress is so beautiful! There are several views with so many ways to mix and match the design elements – 16 different ways – which makes this a really versatile pattern. My favorite part of this dress are the waist ties which give such a sweet and flattering shape to the dress.

Difficulty: Experienced beginner
Size made: 36 (US 6/UK 8)
Fabric used: 3 yards linen blend seersucker from The Linen Lab (Affiliate link – Use ‘bethanylynne_makes’ for 10% off)
Modifications: Moved both tie bindings up 3/8″ (1 cm).

I made a size 36, my usual size and the only mod was to move both tie bindings up 3/8”. I made view B with the fixed binding and ties in the back. This was a new design technique to me so that was fun to learn and I love the finished look. Next time I would shorten the sleeves a bit more – the elastic is folded under in these pics. Note: I was in the first testing group for this pattern and some things have been changed in the final version like refining the sleeve and yoke pieces and changing up the drawstring design in the back (View B).

The fabric I used is a linen blend seersucker from @linenlab.co.kr (gifted) that has a gauze-like feel and great texture. The weight is marked as slightly light-medium, which I agree with, with really pretty drape. It does stretch out a little, like cotton gauze, so keep that in mind when working with it. It is slightly sheer so I made a simple slip to wear under this dress. Really love how my Celeste Dress turned out in this fabric!

Lea Top, Pants, and Skirt

The Lea Top, Pants, and Skirt is such a classic, versatile set that is perfect for everyday. I love that 3 garment options are included in the pattern including two top options – so actually it’s a 4-in-one pattern! I was part of the testing group and made the sleeveless top, pants and skirt and worked through several versions of the top to get it just right, so some things have changed from my samples to the final pattern.

Difficulty: Experienced beginner
Size made: 36 (US 6/UK 8) and 38 (US 8/UK10)
Fabric used (brown set): 2.5 yards linen ramie cotton blend from The Linen Lab (Affiliate link – Use ‘bethanylynne_makes’ for 10% off)
Fabric used (block print set): 2.5 meters (2.7 yards) block print cotton from Blackbird Fabrics
Fabric used (pink top): ~1 yard lightweight linen from Fluid + Drape (Affiliate link – Use ‘bethanylynnemakes’ for 15% off)
Fabric used (green striped top): 1 yard yarn dyed cotton linen blend from Saltlake Sewciety
Fabric used (brown skirt): 2 yards washed linen from Saltlake Sewciety
Modifications: Shortened pants length 2″.

The brown top is a size 36 and ended up too small for me. I have more of this fabric to make another because I love this shade of brown! The rosey pink top is a size 38 and is most similar to the final pattern, so the fit is much better for me. The top is a more fitted style, but with room in the arms to move around and it’s a slightly cropped length. What I will do next time is lengthen the top 1” or so.

The brown pants are a size 38 and the fit was pretty perfect for me right out of the gate! There is some extra fabric at the back which you can see in my photos and I believe was adjusted in the final pattern. The only mod was to shorten the length 2”, but might only do 1.5” next time. I like that these pants are a more slim style, still wide leg but not too wide. I skipped the inseam pockets, but there is an option for them!

I had just enough of this block print cotton to make a matching Lea skirt and top and love how it turned out. I made the top in a size 38 but is on of the earlier versions so the fit, especially in the armhole, is not quite as comfortable as the final but is still very wearable. The skirt is a size 38 and is a slimmer, a-line skirt with an elastic waistband.

I wouldn’t mind a bit more volume, so next time I may size up or add more volume to the center front (I actually tried this on the brown linen version below, and ended up taking the volume back out!). I did french seams for both the top and the skirt and found the instructions for the inseam pockets in the skirt really straightforward and easy to follow.

When I first tested the Lea Pattern, I didn’t get a chance to make the top view with the grown on sleeves, but knew I wanted to try it eventually. I went with a size 38, like my other tops, and lengthened the body 1”. Honestly, I wasn’t sure I would like the fit because it reminded me of the boxy tops that I used to make when I first started sewing clothes that didn’t always fit great. The general shape still reminds me of that, but this top has a more refined design and a much more comfortable fit. The facings take a bit more extra time but I think they’re so pretty and elevate this “boxy top” design. It’s nicely balanced as well, and after a days wear, the neckline stayed in the same spot (I’ve had problems with boxy top necklines riding up). The armholes are lower, which I love, and have plenty of room for movement and air flow.

I was worried that making a brown linen Lea Skirt would be too boring, but I actually really love it! This shade of brown is gorgeous, and the linen is so swishy and comfortable to wear. I made a size 38, like my first skirt, and tried adding 1″ to the center front and back skirt pieces. At first I loved the extra volume, but later I realized I didn’t like the extra ease at the stomach, especially in this midweight linen. So I took out from the side seams what I had added in, and went back to the original amount of volume, and love it so much more.

I hope it was helpful to see (almost) all of the Silversaga Patterns together and maybe gave you some ideas of what fabric to use if you’re planning to make your own.

Thanks for reading and happy sewing! 🙂