Jessica Barrera is the founder and owner of Sallie Tomato. A lifelong sewist and quilter, she originally opened the shop in 2014 as another source of income to fund her college tuition, selling items that she had sewn herself. Her business provides sewing patterns that she designs, as well as bag kits, purse hardware, nylon-coil handbag zippers, notions, a wide variety of cotton, canvas, and faux-leather fabrics, and more!