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Narrow Vintage Woven, Printed & Embroidered Trims
These trims date approximately from the 1930s - 1970s. Many come from estates; others were purchased when the factory closed years ago.
They are all unused & in excellent condition; any exceptions will be noted.
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Swatches are available for most trims, just ask.
Narrow sewing trims by the yard
These are all 1 1/4" inches in width or less. If you're looking for wider trims, please see our wide vintage embroidered trims page.
You can state the number of yards you want after you add the trim to your shopping cart. See the descriptions for the number of yards available for each trim.
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Trimtex Boxed Embroidered Trim - Chevron
Very unusual embroidered trim ("woven decorative tape"); the design is like an asymmetrical multi-colored chevron, on a white background. The colors are green, yellow, blue and white. Likely dates from the '40s or '50s. There's no fabric content stated, but I think it's rayon.
This is a full, 3-yard package. All yours for $12.
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Trimtex Boxed Embroidered Trim - Dots and Xs
Very unusual embroidered trim ("woven decorative tape"); the design features red X's and blue, yellow and green dots. Still in its original box (which is in good condition but a little bent). Likely dates from the '40s or '50s. There's no fabric content stated, but I think it's rayon. 5/8" inch wide
This is a full, 3-yard package. All yours for $12.
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Trimtex Embroidered Trim - Lattice
A full, 2-yard package of embroidered trim, probably dating from the 1940s or 1950s. No fabric content noted, but I think it's rayon. The design is red, pink, green, and blue lattices, with dots of the same colors in between. It's 7/8"wide. The label is torn, but all of this pretty trim still remains.
This is a full, 2-yard package; all yours for $7.00.
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E & HL Wrist Watch Ribbon
This fantastic ribbon features a black and white art deco design. Originally meant to be used for watch bands, it is perfect for any of your special projects.
It is 5/8" inch wide, and it's available either by the yard or by the spool.
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Delaware Geometric Trim
Here's a bright geometric pattern, in red, white, blue, and black with red edges.
It's 1 inch wide, and we have 10 yards available at $5/yard.
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Marla Embroidered Floral Trim
Pretty floral trim, with blue flowers, bright pink dots, and green foliage on a white, blue-lined background.
It's 1/2" inch wide, and we have 10 yards available at $4/yard.
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Embroidered Flowers on Beige
This is a very light, summery trim, featuring creamy 4-leaf flowers - or shamrocks? - on a mesh background, edged in beige. Very feminine.
This piece measures 2 yards, 4 inches, and 1 inch wide. It's all yours for $3.00
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Martha Trim
Pretty golden-yellow flowers & border, with green foliage, on a white background, this trim is still in its original package. It measures 7/8" inch wide, and is 1 1/2" yards in length. Fabric is 75% cotton and 25% rayon.
$3.50 for the package.
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Charlie Trim
Cool geometric design in brown & gold with green accents on a white background complete this 1970s-era trim, which is 7/8" inch wide.
We've got 4 yards available, at 5.00 per yard.
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Juliette Trim
This one's got a green background and features bright orange flowers with blue centers. Very colorful, and very '70s, this trim is 1 5/16" inches wide.
We've got 7 yards available, at 5.00 per yard.
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Shasta - Daisy Embroidered Trim
Stylized cream daisies on a natural green background; the edge is rust brown to match the daisies' centers.
This beautiful vintage 60s/70s embroidered trim measures 1 1/8" inch wide.
15 yards available at $6 / yard.
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Alaine Trim
This pretty trim features yellow and white flowers with green foliage on a red background, with black edges.
There are 2 yards, 8 inches; $7.50 for all.
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Joy Trim - Natural
This trim measures 2 yards, plus 1 foot. It's done in a very natural color scheme, with a light brown & white background (sort of a check), embellished with brown and gold flowers and dark brown vines and edged in yellow. It's just over an inch (1 1/16") wide, and all of it can be yours for $4.00.
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Joy Trim - Red
Yellow daisies, punctuated with red, & dark green foliage, on a denim blue-colored background. The border is red. Very summery!
Measures 1" inch wide.
5 yards available at $2.50 / yard.
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Susannah Trim
Blue and white daisies with green foliage, on a light red background. Blue and white stitches border this fun trim.
Measures 1" inch wide.
5 yards available at $2.50 / yard.
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Spring Hearts Trim
Red flowers, red hearts, and white hearts adorn this green trim. I believe it dates from the 1940s/50s.
Measures 5/8" inch wide.
3 yards available at $3.50 / yard.
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Hannah Trim
Red hearts & yellow and blue flowers, bordered with red & blue checkers on a white background. A very sunny design!
This trim measures 1 inch wide.
3 yards, 32 inches; $6.50 for all.
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Morning in Spring Trim
Red Roses and little yellow & blue flowers amongst green leaves. A very sweet, cheerful design. 1930s-40s.
This trim measures 5/8" inch wide.
1 yard, 24 1/2" inches in length; $4 for all.
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Nora Trim
Red Xs and blue diamonds on a creamy white background. Beautiful texture, and strong colors.
This design dates from the 30s or 40s. I believe it is cotton. Trim measures 11/16" inch wide.
4 yards available. $8/yard.
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Alice Trim
Dots, diamonds, pluses and circles in red, blue & green.
This design dates from the 30s or 40s. Trim measures 1 inch wide.
17 yards available, at $5/yard.
(Please ask if you need more; I think I have more elsewhere.)
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Lindy Trim
A blue zig-zag, bordered by red & white. Fine stitches create the design, making it delicate & bold at the same time.
This unusual trim dates from the 30s or 40s. Trim measures 9/16" inch wide.
3 yards available. $6/yard.
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Jeanne Trim
Two kinds of flowers, and white hearts with green vine border, on a blue background. Just lovely.
This design dates from the 40s. I believe it is cotton. Trim measures 1 1/8" inches wide.
6 yards available. $7yard.
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Twilight Trim
A warm geometric design with intertwined circles (or ovals, depending how you look at it), in shades of golden brown, green, tan, white & red, on black.
Cotton, and 1 1/4" wide.
2 yards, 27 inches available; $10 for all.
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Four Corners Trim
Bold southwestern design in gold, wite, and brown on a black backbround with white at edges.
Trim measures 1.25" wide. 6 yards available. $5/yard.
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MesaTrim
Here's a vibrant geometric in shades of blue with & red, incorporating gold & white accents on a deep black background.
It measures 1.25" wide. 7 yards available, at $5/yard.
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Zoe Trim
Predominantly purple, with gold & green accents, and a hint of white - all on a black background.
It measures 1 inch wide. 2 yards available, at $5/yard.
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Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Trim
I believe this trim is from the 1940s. Its unusual design incorporates a white-lightning bolt, and red, white & blue stars of various sizes on a navy blue background.
4 yards are available. $8/yard
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Garden Gate Trim
Geometry meets greenery: diamonds in two shades of green on a white background.
Cotton; 3/4" wide. 9 yards available. $2/yard.
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Sonora Trim
Red birds and trees on a white background. Perfect for spring & summer.
One and a quarter inches wide. 1 yard, 34 inches available. $6 for all.
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Europa Imports Metallic Ribbon - Charlia
We rarely sell non-vintage items...but I'll make an exception for this gorgeous metallic ribbon. It was manufactured by the now-defunct Europa Imports and is now very hard to find.
This ribbon features a rich design in white & red on black with gold metallic threads. The little red flowers in the center shine, surrounded by gold, and flanked by a white, red & gold border.
Fantastic for making doll dresses, or period costumes. Europa identified this as style R0426, Color No. B.
The fabric content is 50% rayon, 30% polyester, and 20% metallic. It is 1" inch wide and colorfast.
We have 8 yards available, at $4/yard.
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