MEET THE TEAM

Co-Founder

Polina Osherov is a serial entrepreneur and creative economy strategist, known for building high-performing teams and connecting ideas across sectors. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of PATTERN, she advances systems that support creatives, strengthen collaboration, and drive economic opportunity in the Midwest.

Studio Manager and Lead of Education

Lee Herin is a queer, Interdisciplinary Textiles artist and educator native to Indianapolis.  Lee has always been inspired by textiles, citing their great-grandmothers handmade objects as the point of origin for this fascination and appreciation for sewing. They have a passion for recycling old materials and upcycling garments, which has inspired current and Stitchworks upcycle classes.

Instructor

Daniele Main is an Indianapolis-born sewist and elementary educator whose work is inspired by classic fashion, historical design, and the creative reuse of vintage and secondhand materials. With over 20 years of professional sewing experience, she loves combining timeless styles with a fun modern twist, especially when it involves a good thrift flip or upcycled fashion project. Daniele is passionate about helping students build confidence through sewing while encouraging them to see clothing and textiles in new and imaginative ways.

Instructor

Avery Martin is a recent Ball State grad in Fashion Industry Studies who is just as obsessed with how clothes are made as she is with the stories they tell. She is known for combining creative strategy with sustainable practices, aiming to encourage a more environmentally friendly and accessible industry.

Instructor

Starry is an Indianapolis based fashion designer and sewist. Having fallen in love with sewing and textiles as a child, her passion for the craft led her to pursue a career in the industry. She has worked professionally in the design, production, and alteration of garments, giving her a unique perspective in the field. Starry was a featured designer in Indiana Fashion Week’s Emerging Designer Runway Show in 2021. Passionate about sustainability in fashion, she believes that a large part of being environmentally conscious is teaching others how to sew and repair their garments, and genuinely enjoys passing on these skills. She is a creative at heart and loves to use vintage and recycled textiles, patterns, and garments to produce one-of-a-kind pieces.

Marketing Coordinator

Sophie Treend is an Indianapolis based marketing coordinator with a current role at PATTERN where she creates and manages content for brands that value creativity, community, and connection. She is passionate about helping businesses grow engaged, authentic audiences across platforms.