Dutch Double Top Sewing-Serger Sewing Cabinet

Transform your sewing and crafting space with the Dutch Double Top Sewing-Serger Sewing Cabinet — a finely-crafted woodworking masterpiece designed for serious sewists, quilters, and crafting professionals. Built by Amish artisans from premium solid wood, this cabinet offers sophisticated functionality and unmatched long-lasting durability compared to standard pre-assembled sewing furniture.

Superior Craftsmanship Meets Practical Design

Unlike standard sewing tables made from particleboard or other low-grade materials, our cabinet is handmade with precision joinery and premium hardwood finishes. This ensures years of dependable use and an heirloom-quality piece you’ll be proud to display in your studio.

Spacious, Dual-Function Workspace

With dimensions of 57″ W x 21-1/2″ D x 30″ H and a functional workspace that extends to 74″ when open, this cabinet provides ample space for both sewing and serger projects — ideal for quilting, garment construction, and creative crafting. The dual-top design supports larger machines and includes flexibility for organizing multiple tools and accessories.

Ergonomic Airlift & Serger Compatibility

Equipped with a robust 50 lb. capacity airlift system and a dedicated fold-down serger lift, this cabinet makes lowering and raising machines effortless. It eliminates bending and strain — a key advantage for sewists who spend hours at the machine. The included custom acrylic insert ensures a perfect fit for your machine; provide the make and model at checkout.

Customizable to Match Your Style

Choose from several hardwood options — including Red Oak, Brown Maple, Cherry, Elm, and Quarter-Sawn Oak — to match your décor. Optional casters and a fold-up back wing add mobility and extra workspace.

Why Sewists Love This Cabinet

• Enhanced Organization: Ample workspace and storage reduce clutter, keeping tools, thread, and fabric always at hand. 
  

• Ergonomic Setup: Airlift mechanisms help maintain comfort and productivity. 
  

• Heirloom Quality: Amish craftsmanship stands above mass-produced sewing tables. 
  

Whether you’re upgrading from a basic sewing table or outfitting a dedicated studio, the Dutch Double Top Sewing-Serger Cabinet delivers functionality, comfort, and enduring style. Customize yours today and enjoy a workspace that grows with your creativity.

Target keywords integrated: Amish sewing cabinet, custom solid wood sewing furniture, sewing and serger cabinet, ergonomic sewing cabinet, quilting table cabinet.

Equipped with both an airlift and a fold-down serger lift.

More Information

 The optional fold-up back wing provides up to 45-1/2” of table space depth off the central part of the cabinet behind the sewing needle.

Sewing Machine and Insert Size

This cabinet will handle standard-sized sewing machines up to 16-5/8” Wide x 7-7/8” Deep, up to 14-1/2” Tall, using a 10-7/8” x 19-5/8” acrylic insert. The cabinet is equipped with a standard-size 50-lb-capacity airlift.

When measuring the machine, include the spindle and any cords that will 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 to set the machine between two tall, fixed items, such as large books, and then measure across the top. Do not include detachable arms and parts that would not be lowered with the machine.

The cabinet includes the acrylic template custom-made to fit your machine. Please include the make and model of your machine in the comment box at checkout.

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 your decor.

Wood Options

Pictured and priced in Red Oak or Brown Maple. Quarter Sawn Red Oak, Elm, Hard Maple, and Cherry are also available.

Finishes

This builder uses a formaldehyde-free topcoat finish.

Click Here to view stain options that are included in the price. Painted and distressed options, as well as stain matching, are available for an additional charge. Contact us if interested.

Construction

The Dutch Double Top Sewing Cabinet uses solid hardwood on the tops, fronts, doors, and drawer fronts. Cabinet-grade veneer plywood is used on the sides and in the kneehole. The back will be Luan-type plywood, stained and sealed.

The cabinet features four high-quality, dovetail-joined drawers with full-extension slides. The inside of the drawer boxes are all equal in size and measure approximately 6” W x 15” D x 3-1/2” H. The cabinet also features a pull-out spool rack.

Shaker-style flat-panel cabinet doors feature quality bifold door hinges, and the flip-out tops are equipped with snag-free mortised hinges.

The cabinet is equipped with nylon-tipped adjustable glides that adjust from 5/16” to ½”. Rollers are optional and can be selected from the drop-down boxes. Cords will slide under the edges of both the glides and rollers, so cord holes are not needed. One cord hole will be drilled at the back of the serger compartment.

The casters will add 1” to the cabinet's overall height, bringing it to 31” tall.

The folding serger lift holds a standard-sized serger and folds it down into the cabinet when not in use.

Time Frame

You should expect 3 to 6 months for your custom cabinet to be built and shipped. Since the pandemic and economic uncertainty, there has been a significant increase in demand for home-based products. Our Amish builders are also experiencing the same 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 using a credit card, by a secure link invoice, or by mail with a check.

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 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 by the mile, which may end up costing more to deliver than the cabinet price itself. We believe our flat-rate shipping is fair, and our cabinet prices are competitive when you factor in both the cabinet and delivery costs.

Cottage Craft Works has gained a respected 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.

Shipping Options

You may pick up the cabinet in central Ohio. Select F.O.B. (freight on buyer) if you live close to Central Ohio and would like to pick up the cabinet at the Amish shop. Select a $450 shipping deposit for in-home delivery. We will notify you should there be an issue with delivery to your location.

In-Home Delivery

We use insured, professional blanket-wrapped Amish furniture haulers that cover 95% of the Continental US and offer inside delivery for only $450. The exception might be a remote location at the extreme tip of a state like Michigan, Maine, or Florida, or in another area that is difficult to access for 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 is completed and ready for pickup by the hauling company.

The term "solid wood furniture" has evolved loosely over time. The term once referred to furniture made entirely from native solid hardwoods. 

Today, some companies have stretched the term "marketing" to attract those looking for quality furniture. They claim their furniture is made of solid wood, based solely on the technical properties of wood chips and fibers that still comprise the wood structure. This means their furniture may contain particleboard or MDF. The woods used in furniture; even high-end sewing cabinets most often use particleboard covered with a glued-on laminate. Particle board does not perform well in humid climates or on long cabinet tops, such as those for next-generation computerized sewing and embroidery cabinets. The product often begins to swell or sag. Cabinet laminated edges are prone to snagging on fabrics and to chipping or peeling off, leaving the particleboard exposed and more susceptible to moisture absorption from the atmosphere.

While particleboard laminated boards are widely used in office furniture, cutting a 13” x 27” hole in the top of a sewing cabinet compromises the top's structural integrity, exposing the edges and increasing the risk of moisture absorption.

Amish furniture will never contain particleboard or MDF. The cabinet fronts and tops, including door and drawer fronts, will use premium solid hardwoods in high-wear areas. Cabinet-grade matching veneer plywood will be used on the sides and, for a sewing cabinet, on the inside of the kneehole sides. The back will be covered in the same plywood or a Luan-type plywood. Plywood is layered sheets of real hardwood laminated together, providing a more stabilized wood that doesn’t expand and crack like solid wood, while providing a stronger structural wood than a single wood sheet.

About the Builder

Our builder learned his craft from accomplished Amish cabinetmakers who have passed down old-world craftsmanship from generation to generation. He has been building cabinets since 2002 and, in 2010, started his own custom cabinet business. In 2014, his unique cabinet design and craftsmanship enabled solid growth, prompting him to expand to a new 50’ x 80’ shop.  In 2018, he developed a complete in-house finish shop focused on custom furniture manufacturing. Unlike other shops that send their cabinets to other Amish finish shops, this builder can build and finish on the same property, controlling the entire process from start to finish and ensuring they are ready for shipping.

Click here to view all our custom sewing 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.