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Narrow Vintage Woven & 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.
Just click the small photos for a larger view; please email with any questions.
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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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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 $5 / yard.
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Joy Trim
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 $5 / 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 $5 / yard.
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Red Star Trim
Bright white stars punctuated by white dots brush up against the edge of this red circa 1940s /1950s trim.
Measures 5/8" inch wide. A very unusual design.
5 yards available at $6 / 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 $6 / 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 available at $5/ yard or $12 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; $7 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. 8 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.
Six 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. $4/yard.
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vintage trims sold by the lot
The trims below are sold in pre-measured lengths; you get the whole enchilada for one price.
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Lizzy Trim
Blue, green, and off-white daisies with yellow centers, on a light red background. The colors are slightly more muted than you usually find on this type of trim. Very cheerful.
Dates from the 60s / 70s.
Trim measures 13/16" wide. 1 yard, 34 inches available; $6 for all.
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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. $8 for all.
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Grand Old Party Trim
Here's a fun one for the election season. Red and white elephants parade down a navy blue background.
One inch wide. 1 yard available. $5 for all.
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Tucson Trim
A cinnamon-brown star design is accented with black and white.
This cotton trim is in two pieces: 48 inches and 29 1/2 inches; you get both pieces (a bit over 2 yards) for one price. $9.00
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