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Vintage Woven & Embroidered Sewing Trims

These trims date approximately from the 1930s - 1970s. Some come from estates; others were purchased when the factory closed years ago. That same factory supplied the guitar strap companies in the 1960s & 1970s; these are the exact same trims used for that purpose, as well as for clothing & home decorating.

They are all unused & in excellent condition; any exceptions will be noted.

Just click the small photos for a larger view; please email with any questions.

Swatches

Swatches are available for most trims, just ask.

embroidered & woven trims

These are all 1 3/8" inches in width or more; most measure 1 1/2" to 4" inches wide. See the descriptions for details.

(See our narrow vintage embroidered trims page for trims 1 1/4" & less.)

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.
1960s-1970s Embroidered Trim

Kaylea - Embroidered Trim

White trim, with a stylized design based on scallops & diamonds, embroidred in gold, orange, light brown and black. 2 inches wide.

There are 3 yards available, at $6/yard.

1960s-1970s Embroidered Trim

Holly - Embroidered Trim

Bright red trim, embroidred with little squares, and circles made of squares. The colors are black, blue, green, and purple. Really striking! It's 2 1/8" inches wide.

There are 3 yards available, at $6/yard.

Bethel 1960s embroidered sewing trim

Bethel Trim

Small square floral designs form a checkerboard down this vintage trim. Burgundy, with pink, green, fuchsia, blue, and black embroidery.

This trim dates from the 1960s. They used to make guitar straps out of it; it's the same design as the strap Hendrix used at Woodstock, only in a different colorway.

Two inches wide. 5 yards available. $9/yard.

1960s-1970s Trim

Highlands Forest - Embroidered Trim

This trim is 1 7/8" inches wide, and features a geometric pattern on a black background. The pattern is in forest green, olive green, and brown. It has a smoky nightclub vibe to it, I think! This trim has a nice sheen to it, and I believe it is synthetic, though it's possibly a synthetic/cotton blend.

We have 16 yards available, at $7.00/yard.

1960s-1970s Trim

Highlands Bronze - Embroidered Trim

This trim is 1 7/8" inches wide, and features a geometric pattern on a black background. The pattern is in bronze, orange, and pink. This trim has a great sheen to it, and I believe it is synthetic, though it's possibly a synthetic/cotton blend.

We have 37 yards available for you, at $7.00/yard.

1960s-1970s Trim

Highlands Orange - Embroidered Trim

This trim is 1 7/8" inches wide, and features a geometric pattern on a black background. The pattern is in orange, yellow, caramel & white. This trim has a great sheen to it, and I believe it is synthetic, though it's possibly a synthetic/cotton blend.

We have 2 yards available, at $7.00/yard.

1960s-1970s Trim

Houndstooth Roses (Red) - Embroidered Trim

This trim features two-toned red roses with green leaves, on a black & white houndstooth design. There's a little age-related darkening at the edges in a few places; still very usable. It's a nice heavy cotton, and measures 2 1/8" inches wide.
SOLD
Polk Street - Magenta Embroidered 1960s/1970s Trim

Polk Street Trim - Magenta

A stylized blossom, diamond and circle design on a 1.5" inch wide trim. The colors are magenta, pink, black, and turquoise blue. Striking! Guitar straps were made out of this trim in the '60s.

24 yards available, at 7.00 per yard.

Polk Street - Red, White & Blue Embroidered 1960s/1970s Trim

Polk Street Trim - Red & Blue

A stylized blossom, diamond and circle design on a 1.5" inch wide trim. The colors are white, blue, and red with accents of green & yellow. Guitar straps were made out of this trim in the '60s.

31 yards available, at 7.00 per yard.

Baxter's Embroidered 1960s/1970s Trim

Baxter's Embroidered Trim

Intense blue and red, with a diamond of white, on a black background. Guitar straps were made out of this trim in the '60s. It's 1 7/8" inch wide.

36 yards available, at 6.25 per yard.

Zodiac Embroidered 1960s-1970s Trim

Zodiac Trim

Gorgeous red and gold trim with zodiac signs and symbols. I've seen vintage guitar straps made with this design. These days it's almost impossible to find.

It measures 1 7/8 inches in width. We have 8 yards available for you, at $8 per yard.

Peace and Doves Embroidered 1960s-1970s Trim

Neon Green Smiley Trim

Green and white smileys, on a 2 inch wide trim. The smiley face was popularized in the first couple years of the 1970s and was unstoppable after that...it's hard to find a symbol more associated with the '70s than this...

The reverse side of this trim is usable, too - green smileys on a white background. We have 10 yards available, at $7 per yard.

Iovis 1960s-1970s Trim

Iovis Embroidered Trim

This trim is 1 3/4" inches wide, and features a geometric pattern including a white strip, orange triangles, a green background, and a border of green and yellow.

We have 9 yards available for you, at $6.50/yard.

Hanako Embroidered Metallic Japan Trim

Hanako Trim

This trim was made in Japan, and is a bright gold metallic, with blue & white flowers and green leaves. Really catches the light - would be fantastic on stage.

It measures 1 9/16" inches. We have 24 yards available, at $7 per yard.

Annaleigh - Floral Embroidered 1970s Trim

AnnaLeigh Orange Trim

Cheerful orange daisies with green centers, on a natural white background with a green design along the edge. Refreshing!

This trim likely dates from the '70s, and is 1.5" inches wide. There are 4 yards available, at 6.50 per yard.

Annaleigh - Floral Embroidered 1970s Trim

AnnaLeigh Green Trim

Cheerful green daisies with gold centers, on a natural white background with a gold design along the edge. Refreshing!

This trim likely dates from the '70s, and is 1.5" inches wide. There are 4 yards available, at 6.50 per yard.

Daisy Orange embroidered trim

Daisy Orange Trim

Green daisies on an orange background with a green border, very very retro...

Cotton; 2.25 inches wide. $5/yard

Daisy Blue embroidered trim

Daisy Blue Trim

White daisies with yellow centers on bright blue background with a white border. A real cheerful design.

Cotton; 2.25 inches wide. $5/yard

Annabelle - Blue & Green Floral embroidered trim

AnnabelleTrim

Graceful navy blue flowers and green foliage adorn this, thin white ribbon.

Came from the estate of a Beverly Hills seamstress who carefully tucked it away until it came to us.

Trim measures 1 5/16" inches wide. 7 yards available. $7/yard.

Hearts & Flowers Embroidered Trim - 1940s embroidered trim

Red Hearts & Flowers Trim

A luscious rich red background, embroidered with white flowers, lush green leaves, and yellow hearts. Each heart is surrounded by a garland of leaves.

Not sure of the fabric content; it has a lovely sheen. Perhaps acetate or rayon. This trim dates from the 1930s or 40s. As with all our trims, it is unused. There are a few spots where the white stitches at edge have pulled away, located throughout the yardage. Else in excellent condition.

Trim measures 1 3/8" inches wide. .

SOLD
Blue Flowers Trim - 1940s embroidered trim

Blue Flower Trim

Blue flowers flanked by little triangles, on an off-white background.

This trim dates from the 1930s or 40s. I believe it is cotton. Trim measures 1.75" inches wide.

2 yards available in a continuous length, plus 1 yard more for a total of 3 yards available. $8/yard.

Ashbury Black - embroidered trim

Ashbury Black Trim

Black stars or flowers on a white background, flanked by a border of triangles.

1 7/8" inches wide. 1 yard available, at $5/yard.

Ashbury Navy - embroidered trim

Ashbury Navy Trim

Navy blue stars or flowers on a white background, flanked by a border of triangles. Very dark blue.

1 7/8" inches wide. 6 yards available, at $5/yard.

Ashbury Scarlet - embroidered trim

Ashbury Scarlet Trim

True red stars or flowers on a black background, flanked by a border of bright blue triangles.

Two inches inches wide. 3 yards available, at $5/yard.

Ashbury Chocolate Brown - embroidered trim

Ashbury Chocolate Trim

White stars, on a chocolate-brown background. Very nice.

Two inches wide. 1 yard, 19 inches available. $6.50 for all.

Pepper 1960s embroidered sewing trim

Pepper Trim

Green flowers, white accents & red scrolls parade down this vintage trim.

This trim dates from the 1960s.

Two inches wide. 8 yards available. $7/yard.

vintage embroidered sewing trim

No. 28 Trim

A light red chevron design runs down the edges of this dark red trim. Understated, and elegant, it has a lovely sheen, which wasn't fully captured in the photos.

Trim measures 1 1/2 inches wide. 6 yards available. $4/yard.

On the Road - 1960s embroidered trim

On the Road Trim

Wheels, circles & triangles in deep brown, orange & yellow on a black background with a white stripe down the middle. This design dates from the 60s.

Cotton; 1 7/8" wide. 7 yards available. $6/yard

Sea of Tranquility

Sea of Tranquility Trim

Inspired by 60s Op Art, with lime green diamonds floating across a sea of aqua blue. The design is three-dimensional with the diamonds forming raised, psychedelic pyramids in the fabric. The photos don't do it justice. This very unusual trim dates from the 1960s or 70s.

Two inches wide; appears to be cotton (maybe a blend). 2 yards available. $7/yard.

Sunday Morning Daydream 1960s embroidered trim

Sunday Morning Daydream Trim

Diamonds of blue, yellow, purple & green set upon a white background evoke stained glass windows in the summertime.

Cotton; 8 yards available. $6/yard.

vintage embroidered trim

Reverb Green/Orange Trim

Very 1970s ~ an elaborate orange wave winds it way down this green trim. The edges have tiny loops which add interest to the design. It's made of a rayon blend, giving it a luxurious sheen.

This trim is 2 inches wide. 3 yards are available. $4/yard.

vintage embroidered trim

Reverb Cream/Brown Trim

This trim is identical to the one described above, but with a deep brown scroll on a cream background. I remember some homemade kitchen curtains using this trim back in the '70s.

This trim is 2 inches wide. 6 yards available. $4/yard.

Tyger, Tyger embroidered trim

Tyger! Tyger! Trim

Nothing understated about this one; the orange & black tiger-print trim is born to rock & roll.

Tyger! Tyger! burning bright
In the forests of the night...
- William Blake

This trim is 1 7/8" wide. 10 yards available. $4/yard

Sun King embroidered trim

Sun King Trim

Wow, this 4" wide trim makes a statement. Bright orange & yellow flowers, and orange border, all on a deep black background. Rare, and really stunning. From the late 1960s. Bobby Lee made very wide guitar straps out of this back then.

Cotton; $10/yard. 3 yards available.

vintage trims sold by the lot

The trims below are sold in pre-measured lengths; you get the whole enchilada for one price.
Palouse Embroidered 1970s Trim

Palouse Embroidered Trim

Golden flowers with white centers blossom on this milk-chocolate brown background, with stripes of gold and white down the edges, and big orange circles between the blooms. Norwegiain. Very striking!

This one's a wide 2 1/8" inches. The piece is 1 yard, 12 inches long; $7 for all.

Rochelle Red Trim

Rochelle Trim - Red

This red and white floral trim measures 1 yard, 7 inches long, and is 1 5/8 inches in width. It's all yours for $6.00.