We believe you (yes, you!) can make anything you put your heart and hands to.

That’s why our Cambridge studio is well-equipped with enough fabric, yarn, pointers, classes, sewing machines, and yays! to go around.

gather here and make something. (This is going to be so much fun.)

The Sewing Machine Shop

gather here carries BERNINA and bernette sewing machines exclusively in our Cambridge, MA store and online

Precise, powerful, and reliable, there has never been a fabric (or layers of fabric) that our BERNINAs couldn’t sew through.

We know you’ll love yours just as much, which is why we offer free “meet your machine” workshops in-studio with every BERNINA or bernette sewing machine purchase. Unbox it in the shop and we’ll teach you how to thread it, wind a bobbin, and operate it.

Our full-time sewing machine technicians are always ready to help in-house if your BERNINA or bernette needs some extra support!

About Us

Ever since gather here owner Virginia B. Johnson inherited a BERNINA 930 from her grandmother in the 1980s, she’s been inspired by the belief that everyone has the power to make something. We are proud to be Filipina-woman-owned and woman-operated.

Customer Love

“Gather Here not only has the best fabric and local yarns, but they have the friendliest, most helpful staff and a mission to serve the local community. Through We Care Wednesday's, they support organizations doing important work, including YWCA Cambridge and Transition House. When I explained that I volunteered with both organizations and was collecting toiletries for the women's and family shelter, Virginia immediately volunteered to be a collection site and rallied the community. Virginia introduced me to the quote "Hope is a Discipline"-Mariame Kaba, and I think it embodies the way she runs Gather Here.”

Tiffany W.

“Gather Here is my go-to for fabric and sewing supplies for my professional sewing work. In a world where you can order almost anything from an online big-box store, I have found it refreshing to do most of my shopping with a friendly, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented team who have helped me troubleshoot obscure issues, find the supplies I need, and make special orders. Gather Here's stand-out social justice work and community-minded spirit make it a no-brainer to plunk my dollars down, knowing I am supporting a business that aligns with my values so strongly.”

Stephanie C.

“Gather Here helped me find my dream machine - a Bernina B475 Quilters’ Edition. Focusing exclusively on Berninas has enabled the staff to become extremely knowledgeable about this brand and all of its makes and models. They also service all machines, not just Berninas. You can bring your machine in to them for a tune up and expect high quality, reliable service.”

Maritza S.

“Gather Here not only has the best fabric and local yarns, but they have the friendliest, most helpful staff and a mission to serve the local community. Through We Care Wednesday's, they support organizations doing important work, including YWCA Cambridge and Transition House. When I explained that I volunteered with both organizations and was collecting toiletries for the women's and family shelter, Virginia immediately volunteered to be a collection site and rallied the community. Virginia introduced me to the quote "Hope is a Discipline"-Mariame Kaba, and I think it embodies the way she runs Gather Here.”

Tiffany W.

“Gather Here is my go-to for fabric and sewing supplies for my professional sewing work. In a world where you can order almost anything from an online big-box store, I have found it refreshing to do most of my shopping with a friendly, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented team who have helped me troubleshoot obscure issues, find the supplies I need, and make special orders. Gather Here's stand-out social justice work and community-minded spirit make it a no-brainer to plunk my dollars down, knowing I am supporting a business that aligns with my values so strongly.”

Stephanie C.

“Gather Here helped me find my dream machine - a Bernina B475 Quilters’ Edition. Focusing exclusively on Berninas has enabled the staff to become extremely knowledgeable about this brand and all of its makes and models. They also service all machines, not just Berninas. You can bring your machine in to them for a tune up and expect high quality, reliable service.”

Maritza S.
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Visit Us

We are a fabric and yarn store and sewing studio in Cambridge, MA, specializing in natural fibers, sustainably-produced tools and notions, and BERNINA/bernette sewing machines.

Gather with us at gather here:

In the heart of Inman Square
1343 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

Hours

MON-THU 12-8:30pm
FRI-SUN 11-6pm

Lately in the Shop @gather_here
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