Amish Furniture-Classic Sewing Machine Cabinet

Cabinet Size

Sewing Machine Cabinet measures 19-1/2 D x 43 W x 31-1/2 tall. When opened, the top provides an excellent 87-1/2 wide work area.

Sewing Machine and Insert Size

The sewing machine pushes down into the cabinet using a German-made airlift, allowing the top to be closed. When the doors are locked, this unit appears to be a sideboard or chest that fits into your decor. 

The sewing machine template is also included and will be cut to fit your specific sewing machine, ensuring it fits flush with the work area. No worries if you ever want to upgrade to a new machine; a new template can be cut and sent without altering the cabinet top.

The standard sewing machine airlift is rated for up to 50 lbs. This lift will accommodate machines up to 14-1/2" tall.

If you have, or plan to have, a next-generation sewing machine, such as the Bernina 7 series, that requires at least 15” of space and up to 60 lbs., you will need to upgrade to the extra-tall heavy-duty lift. The extra-tall lift will handle machines up to 16-1/2” tall.

Both lifts offer adjustable height settings for tabletop and flatbed sewing. The lift's travel depth into the cabinet is also adjustable, allowing for a shorter machine now and a taller machine later.

The standard kneehole measures 20" and accommodates most standard-size machines in the 14"-17" width range, using either a 10” x 18” or 11-1/2 x 20” insert.

If you have a larger embroidery machine up to 19” wide, this cabinet will need to be stretched 2” or have the drawers cut down in width. The standard drawer width is 10-1/2", and reducing it by 2" still leaves a lovely drawer without lengthening the cabinet.

If the cabinet is stretched 4”, then it will accommodate sewing machines up to 21” wide using an 11” x 24” template.

There is an upcharge for these modifications.

When measuring the machine, including the spindle and cords that would be in the machine when it is lowered into the cabinet, as a rule of thumb, add 3” to the length and depth of the machine for the template size. The best way to measure is by setting the machine between two tall, fixed items such as large books and then measuring across the top. Do not include detachable arms and parts that would not be lowered with the machine.

Select Larger Machine Modifications to select a larger kneehole with or without the taller lift option.

Construction

You may choose between several other door options. These include Shaker style (pictured on the cabinet), Mission style, or standard raised-panel style. You can select these options in the drop-down boxes. (Pictured Left to Right, Arch Top Style, Mission Style, Shaker Style, Standard Raised Panel Style).

These cabinets utilize solid hardwood on the tops, fronts, doors, and drawer fronts.

The standard cabinet will have cabinet-grade veneer plywood on the sides, the inside of the kneehole, and the back. Upgraded raised-panel sides to match your door selection are also available for an additional cost.

The cabinet is equipped with high-quality hardware, including self-closing drawers and double-knuckle hinges on top, so the fabric will not snag. Rolling floor casters are standard. Includes a pullout wall for thread and bobbins and four drawers.

You may also add a folding table extension on the backside to extend the table behind the machine. Use the drop-down boxes to select a 15" or 18" extension. Note: this table extension will be the same 43" width as the main cabinet and will not extend out past the fold-out tops.

Cabinets are built one at a time with each order, making it easy to customize or reconfigure to your needs. Just drop us an e-mail with your custom request.  A simple change, such as reversing the drawers to accommodate a left-hand person, can usually be accomplished for around $150

Time Frame

You should expect 6-8 months for your custom cabinet to be built and shipped. Since the pandemic and economic uncertainty, there has been a renewed interest in home-based products. Our Amish builders are also facing the same levels of supply chain and labor shortages as other industries. Each cabinet is handcrafted for quality, not for mass-production speed.

Payment Options

You can order online with a credit card or PayPal, over the phone, or by mailing us a check.

Since it is a custom-made cabinet for the customer, our system charges up front.

A word about pricing and shipping costs- We have seen a wide range of prices on Amish sewing cabinets over the years. The factors are the cabinet's cost and the shipping and delivery cost. When comparing, look at both. Some will increase the price and offer free shipping, while others will lowball the price and charge per mile for delivery, which may end up costing more than the cabinet price itself. We feel our flat-rate shipping is fair, and our cabinet prices are competitive when you factor in both the cabinet and delivery costs.

Customers tell us we are already very competitive with other stores selling Amish sewing machine cabinets. Still, when they compare what we include as standard on ours with what the others call options, Cottage Craft Works' pricing for these excellent, heirloom-quality cabinets just can't be beaten.  We include the spool drawer, the sewing machine template to fit your machine, and the rollers. 

Cottage Craft Works has earned a reputation for quality sewing cabinets and was featured in the December/January 2015 issue of Vogue Patterns Magazine as a resource for Amish handcrafted sewing machine cabinets.

We have several other sewing cabinet styles. Click Here to view all our sewing custom cabinetry for any dream sewing room imaginable. From reproduction treadle cabinets and specialty Singer Featherweight tables to the most sophisticated solid wood sewing cabinets for the next generation of sewing machines, you will see why Cottage Craft Works is on the leading edge in providing handcrafted, custom solid wood sewing cabinets.

Click Here to see stain option colors, please note the stain option in the comment section during the checkout.

You may also add a folding table extension on the backside to extend the table behind the machine. Use the drop-down boxes to select a 15" or 18" extension. Note: this table extension will be the same 43" width as the main cabinet and will not extend out past the fold-out tops.

Purchase the optional foot treadle for $160.

Shipping Options

You may pick up the cabinet in Northern Indiana; select F.O.B. to avoid shipping charges.

In-Home Delivery

We use insured, professional blanket-wrap Amish furniture haulers that cover 95% of the Continental US and provide inside delivery for only $400. The exception might be a remote location at the extreme tip of let’s say a state like Michigan, Main, Florida, or some other area that is difficult to maneuver into for a delivery.

These companies make monthly runs with scheduled pickup dates. We coordinate with the cabinet builders around these pickup dates to ship your cabinet as soon as it’s completed and ready for pickup by the hauling company.

Select a $400 shipping deposit for in-home delivery. We will notify you should there be an issue with delivery to your location.