about us
MISSION
“Learn to sew from a community of industry professionals teaching and guiding novices and experts alike!”
Based in Dumbo, the Brooklyn Sewing Academy is an educational and creative center designed to achieve your sewing goals and make your creative dreams a reality. We specialize in textiles and sewing related specialties. Our community of educators can develop and enhance the sewing skills of weekend warriors and industry professionals alike, for everyone age 9 and up. From sewing basics to backpacks, from dog toys to wedding gowns, we’ve got you covered!
In addition to our regular courses we can work with you to design an education based on your needs. Have an idea you want to materialize or have a skill you can’t quite master? Join us in our studio and we’ll work on it together. Or let us bring our studio to you! Our team makes house calls for in-home lessons anywhere in the city - sewing machine included. We believe our classes should be available to all. With environmental sustainability as our anchor, we strive to be strong community partners by championing social advocacy.
We offer space rentals for creatives looking for a space to develop their projects without instruction as well. Use our equipment, machines, pattern drafting tables, mannequins, etc. We invite you to join our community of collaborators. Together we will make your projects come to life. We look forward to sewing with you!
Educators
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Amy Verrier
CEO & Director of Education
Amy Verrier co-founded Brooklyn Sewing Academy in 2019 with excitement to bring sewing skills to all. After learning to sew as a child, and continuing to pursue a fashion degree at SAIC, Amy’s work focuses on advanced pattern drafting techniques with a nod to traditional menswear. Amy is excited to be attending Pratt University studying for her masters degree in Art and Design Education. She hopes to continue to grow as an educator to provide further opportunities to the community and continue to expand the opportunities for students at BSA
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Audrey Barrett
Head Instructor for After School Programming & BSA Instructor
Audrey Jane Barrett is a textile artist with a focus in sewing and pattern making. She is motivated by problem solving and the autonomy that is gained from skill building and open exploration.
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Claire Ammirato
After School Programming Instructor
Claire is a current graduate student at Parsons School of Design, getting an MFA in Fashion Design & Society. Her background in sewing has been influenced by working as a draper and stitcher for costume productions. She has always enjoyed teaching children, and is excited to work with the students at BSA this year.
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Amy Verrier
Founder & CEO
proudly sponsored by singer sewing machineS
Contact us.
917.789.4012
info@brooklynsewingacademy.com
DUMBO Brooklyn New York Location
147 Front Street, Suite 222
Brooklyn, NY 11201
founding members
Rebecca Beeman
Chelsea Feltman
The Finzi Family
Patricia Giurleo
Ellyn Levy
Gigi Manapat
Sarah Merkel
Stray Native
Daniela Rupp
Agathe Tampier
Tracy Verrier
Christopher and Susan Westbrook