Gather Here

gather here is a fabric, yarn, fibers and sewing machine store offering classes, an inspirational work space, and knowledgeable staff. We aim to provide a creative, fun, inspiring environment for the maker in everyone. We are Cambridge’s first stitch lounge with machines, supplies, tables and most importantly, space, for the maker to create. What’s a stitch lounge? Sewing lounges have been popping up all over the country and provide people with a space to make something without having to purchase expensive equipment or make room in their homes to craft. It’s also a place where people can meet others who share a common interest (or two). It’s a gathering space to come create, support, and learn from each other.

Established in 2011.

After years working as a costume designer and crafting all by my lonesome, I started wondering if there was a way to do what I loved (sewing, crafting, fashioning stuff out of vintage finds, etc.) all the time and not do it alone. I read about San Francisco’s Stitch Lounge and while I never got to go there, I was really sad when they closed their doors. I was envious of all the people who had a place to go make something while getting to hang out. Years later I noticed that stitch lounges were popping up all over the country. But there wasn’t one in my neck of the woods. It was time to take action. So after a lot of hemming and hawing “gather here” was born. Well, the plan was hatched but the actual store was still a pipe dream. Finally we found the perfect place to call “home.” But it wouldn’t become our home until 2011. After lots of work we’re finally open. Please drop by, we can’t wait to meet you.