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Vintage Woven & Embroidered Sewing Trims
These trims date approximately from the 1930s - 1970s. Many 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.
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Paradise Trim
Oh, I love this one! Measuring 1.5" inches wide, bright robin's egg blue and pink flowers with orange petals adorn this navy blue trim, with an orange rope design border.
3 yards available; $6/yard.
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Stanyan Street Trim
This trim is 1 9/16" wide. Medallions of pink contain white daisies with yellow foliage & orange centers, and are edged in green-gold, on a navy background with orange edge. Very '60s!
7 yards available (3 yards in one piece, 4 on the other); $6/yard.
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Summer Romance Trim
Blue hearts and and white stripes on a field of red, this 1 3/4" inch wide trim dates from the 1970s.
2 yards available; $10 for all.
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Avalon Trim
Made in the 1970s in Hudson, MA, this trim is quite similar to some designs from the late 1960s. Features a checkerboard of hearts & geometric / flower designs, in butter yellow, orange, white, & caramel on black.
Synthetic, with some stiffness to it. Very suitable for belts & straps, it is 1 7/8" wide.
2 yards, 15 inches available; $14 for all.
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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. 18 yards available. $7/yard.
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Paisley Dreams
Paisleys in vibrant orange and pink, on an off-white background, heavily woven with gold threads. Catches the light beautifully. Stunning.
Came from the estate of a Beverly Hills seamstress who carefully tucked it away until it came to us.
Trim measures 1 7/16" inches wide. 10 yards available. $7/yard.
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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. 5 yards available. $12/yard.
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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.
9 yards available in a continuous length, plus 1 yard more for a total of 10 yards available. $8/yard.
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Red Flower Trim
Red 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.
1 yard, 7.5 inches available. $8 takes it all.
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Calleigh Trim
Red & green flowers , with a blue leaf motif at the borders, all on a creamy background. Very summery!
This design dates from the 30s or 40s. I believe it is cotton. Trim measures 1 5/8" inch wide.
1 yard, 22 inches available; $8 for all.
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Blackout Trim
Black flowers, scrolls and stylized diamonds on a white background. Very striking!
Trim measures 1.75" wide. 4 yards available. $6/yard.
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Ashbury Black Trim
Black stars or flowers on a white background, flanked by a border of triangles.
1 7/8" inches wide. 4 yards available, at $5/yard.
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Ashbury Orange Trim
Deep rust-orange stars or flowers on a black background, flanked by a border of gold triangles.
1 7/8 inches wide. 2 yards available. $5/yard.
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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.
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Ashbury Scarlet Trim
True red stars or flowers on a black background, flanked by a border of bright blue triangles.
Two inches inches wide. 8 yards available, at $5/yard.
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Ashbury Chocolate Trim
White stars, on a chocolate-brown background. Very nice.
Two inches wide. 2 yards available. $5/yard.
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Ashbury Mustard Trim
Gold stars or flowers on a black background, flanked by a border of white triangles. A striking combination.
Two inches wide. 3 yards available, at $5/yard.
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Organic Garden Trim
A natural-looking tan background, with cinnamon-brown, dark brown, deep orange, bbright orange, and pea-green geometric design. Reminds me of peas & carrots in the garden.
1 7/8 inches wide. 3 yards available. $5/yard.
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Rio Ocho Trim
Here's a gray, black, cinnamon, gold & green geometric design, on a creamy, natural background remind me of fall, or summer travels.
2 1/16" inches wide. 7 yards available, at $5/yard.
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PacificaTrim
Here's a vibrant geometric in shades of blue with & red, incorporating gold & white accents on a deep black background.
It measures 1 3/8" wide. 5 yards available, at $5/yard.
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Honey Pie Trim
Purple & golden yellow hearts and diamonds, and Xs, on a black background. Very unusual!
This trim is 1 and 7/8 inches wide. 5 yards available, at $6/yard.
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Lynden Red Trim
White, red, and blue flowers with yellow centers cascade down this trim. Black background, with a yellow border.
Two inches wide. 16 yards available. $6/yard.
(See "trims sold by the lot" section at bottom of page for this design in smaller lengths & other color schemes.)
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Stella Electric Trim
Bright green flowers on a blue and back blackground make for a truly intense color combination.
Two inches wide. 2 yards available. $6/yard.
(See "trims sold by the lot" section at bottom of page for this design in smaller lengths & other color schemes.)
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Chelsea Roses Trim
Bold hot pink and orange roses, on a black background with pink & white edge. Really an attention-grabber! Would look smashing, used to give a little black dress a hip update.
This design dates from the 1960s; it has a long history.
Two and a quarter inches wide. 12 yards available. $5/yard.
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Abbey Trim
This is a light brown, cinnamon brown and white floral scroll pattern on a black background. The ornate design really makes this one special.
This trim dates from the 1960s.
Two inches wide. 21 yards available. $6/yard.
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Pepper Trim
Green flowers, white accents & red scrolls parade down this vintage trim.
This trim dates from the 1960s.
Two inches wide. 20 yards available. $6/yard.
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Los Angeles Trim
Blue, green, yellow & brown diamonds, with a cross-hatched blue, green, yellow & orange pattern on a true red background. Colorful & unusual.
This trim dates from the 1960s.
Measures 1 7/8" wide. 3 yards available. $6/yard.
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West Coast Trim
Red, white & blue geometric design. Very vibrant, saturataed colors against a deep black background. Very striking.
Dates from the 1960s or 1970s.
Two inches wide. 6 yards available. $5/yard.
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Coulee Trim
Shiny pale gold leaves float down the center of this sage green strap, which is edged in the same gold. Very lustrous, elegant, & natural.
My camera couldn't quite capture the texture or shine.
Trim measures 1 1/2 inches wide. 4 yards available. $4/yard.
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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 able to be fully captured in the photos.
Trim measures 1 1/2 inches wide. 7 yards available. $4/yard.
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Stained Glass Windows Blue Trim
Blue, white, red, green, and yellow panels bordered by black gives the impression of stained glass.
This trim dates from the 1960s.
Two inches wide. 30 yards available. $5/yard.
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Stained Glass Windows Red Trim
Red, grey, green, white & yellow panels bordered by black gives the impression of stained glass.
This trim dates from the 1960s.
Two inches wide. 45 yards available. $5/yard.
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Bethel Trim
Small square floral designs form a checkerboard down this vintage trim. Burgyndy, with pink, green, fuchsia, blue, and black embroidery.
This trim dates from the 1960s. They used to make guitar straps out of it. (Email for a photo if you like.)
Two inches wide. 23 yards available. $5/yard.
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Visuals Trim
A floral design is embroidered in multicolored thread onto black velveteen. Fabulous colors & textures...
2 1/4" wide. 3 yards are available; $5/yard.
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San Francisco Red Trim
Here's a bold, stylized flower in red and white on a dark blue background.
This trim dates from the 1960s.
Two inches wide. 24 yards available. $5/yard.
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San Francisco Brown Trim
Here's a bold, stylized flower in red and white on a black background.
This trim dates from the 1960s.
Two inches wide. Thirty yards available. $5/yard.
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'67 Stars Green Trim
Dark green & white stars on black. This one dates from at least as early as 1967.
Cotton; 2 1/8" wide. 6 yards available. $5/yard.
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'67 Stars Lime Trim
Lime & dark brown stars on a creamy background.
This trim pattern dates from at least as early as 1967.
Unknown fabric content; feels like a blend. Two inches wide. 15 yards available. $5/yard.
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Four Winds Blue & Green Trim
Hexagonal patterns & an abstract blue & green floral design. Late '60s. (I even own a 1960s belt made with this pattern.)
Cotton; 2" wide. 29 yards available. $5/yard.
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Four Winds Pink & Blue Trim
This one's got bright pink & blue hexagons on a white background.
It was made in the late 1960s.
Cotton; 2" wide. 28 yards available. $5/yard.
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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. 19 yards available. $5/yard
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On the Bus Trim
A technicolor version of the trim above, with bright green, red, and blue wheels, triangles & circles on a black background & yellow stripes down the middle. Dates from the 60s.
Cotton; 1 7/8" wide. 19 yards available. $5/yard
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The Park Trim
Bold flowers & diagonal stripes of bright red, sky blue, yellow, and grass green stand out on the deep black background with black edge. The Park's vivid 1960s design makes this design a real attention-getter. Made by Conso over forty years ago.
100% acrylic; 2" wide. 24 yards available. Buy 12 yards, and get the Conso spool it came on. $5/yard.
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The Park Saffron Trim
Bold daisies & stripes; white, gold, orange, & brown on dark brown with dark brown edge.
Made by Conso back in the late 1960s.
100% acrylic; 2" wide. 95 yards available. $3.00/yard. (sale price!)
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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). 10 yards available. $7/yard.
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Slow Dream Trim
Slow Dream is an understated but striking design in deep blue and white.
"She laughed....as if it were nothing unusual to her to watch a man walking in a slow dream." - F. Scott Fitzgerald, Tender is the Night
Cotton; 2" wide. 3 yards available. $5/yard.
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In the Band Trim
An edging of yellow & white checkers, with a center design of brown & white shapes on a deep black background distinguish this trim.
Cotton, 2" wide. 6 yards available. $5/yard.
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Arcata Trim
Named after a cool coastal town in Humboldt County, California, the Arcata trim has a 70s vibe. Bright red and tan forms twist like DNA along a medium brown background, bordered by white zig zags.
It's 1.75 inches wide. 25 yards available. $5/yard.
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Last Call Trim
This one's got a slinky, late-night vibe, with green X's & small white O's crossing a midnight-black background.
Synthetic; 2" wide. 3 yards available. $3.50/yard.
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Sunday Morning Daydream Trim
Diamonds of blue, yellow, purple & green set upon a white background evoke stained glass windows in the summertime.
Cotton; 10 yards available. $5/yard.
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Rainbow Trim
A vivid rainbow in red, orange, yellow, green, blue & purple.
This one is 2" wide and 100% cotton. $4/yard.
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Daisy Orange Trim
Green daisies on an orange background with a green border, very very retro...
Cotton; 2.25 inches wide. $5/yard
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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
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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. 11 yards are available. $4/yard.
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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. 11 yards available. $4/yard.
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Adeline Trim
Adeline features a lime-green flower with yellow center, and little yellow suns on a white background, with a yellow scallop along the edge. Made by Conso back in the late 60s.
100% cotton; 1.5" wide. 12 yards available at $4/yard.
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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
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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.
Cotton; $10/yard
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Baja Trim
Zig-zags of many shades of blue against a natural white background are like multi-colored blue waves breaking on a sandy Baja beach. You can almost taste the Mexican beer....
Cotton; 2" wide. 4 yards (& a little extra) available. $4/yard. (If you buy all 4 yards I'll include the extra as well.)
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Ryder Trim
Raspberry red, white, and grey zig-zags on a navy blue background.
Cotton; 2.25 inches wide. Four yards are available. $3.50/yard
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Redbird Trim
Red birds and trees on a white background. Perfect for spring & summer.
One and 3/8 inches wide. 4 yards available. $5/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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Ocean Park Trim
Red flowers, with blue, green and b lack flourishes, on a white background. Very fresh-looking. This design dates from the '60s.
Trim measures 1.75" wide. 1 yard, 34 inches available. $10 takes it all.
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Lynden Red Trim
White, red, and blue flowers with yellow centers cascade down this trim. Black background, with a yellow border.
Two inches wide. 1 yard, 28 inches. $9 for all.
(See "trims sold by the yard" section at top of page for yardage of this design & color.)
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Lynden Purple Trim
White, lavendar, and purple flowers with yellow centers cascade down this trim. Black background, with a yellow border.
Two inches wide. 2 yards, 11 inches. $12 for all.
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Lynden Cinnamon Trim
Cinnamon brown, tan & white flowers with yellow centers cascade down this trim. Black background, with a yellow border.
Two inches wide. 1 yards, 8 inches. $6 for all.
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Sophie Trim
Diamonds and a stylized flower, in purple, yellow, black and white. Really striking.
One and 3/8 inches wide. 1 yard, 21 inches available. $6 for all.
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Redbird Trim
Red birds and trees on a white background. Perfect for spring & summer.
One and 3/8 inches wide. 1 yard, 10 inches available. $5 for all. (See "trims by the yard" section above for more.)
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Out in the Country Trim
Traditional oval geometric pattern has lots of energy. Very versatile; you can actually use the front or back of this one (click image to see both sides).
Cotton; 2 inches wide. Two pieces available, each of which is 2 yards & 2 inches.
$7 for each 2 yard, 2 inch piece.
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Old Glory Trim
The American flag - white stars on a navy blue field, with red & white stripes. A classic.
Cotton; 2 inches wide. 2 yards available; $7 for all.
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Snohomish Trim
This is a very old piece of trim with a scroll pattern.
As is; edges unraveling a bit (hard to see in photos).
Two inches wide; 34 inches long. $9 for all.
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Nogales Trim
A rustic Mexican or Southwestern vibe here. Blue, tan, and two shades of brown yarn form an asymmetric geometric pattern on a vivid orange background. Would be way cool on jeans or shorts. It has great texture.
This trim is 1.5 inches wide. Probably cotton or a cotton blend. 1 yard, 6 inches available. $5 for all.
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Red Mesa Trim
Red, green, gold, pink, and a thin stripe of blue comprise this vibrant geometric design.
Very rich looking.
Trim measures 2 inches wide. 1 yard, 16 inches available. $7 for all.
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Art Museum Trim
This one's reminiscent of 1960s Op Art. Very colorful, it features stripes of yellow, green, blue, & purple on black.
It's 2.25" wide, cotton. 2 yards, 32 inches. $17 for all.
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Weekend Trim
Big 4" wide fringed trim embroidered with stripes of yellow, fucshia & blue. It's brown vinyl textured to look like leather, lightly reinforced with a thin black knit backing. Really unique. I think this one's from the 70s.
Just shy of 3 yards: 2 yards, 32 inches. $16 takes it all.
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Skye Trim
Denim blue diamonds, edged by baby blue & white stitches on the edge, all on a cream background. A nice, understated geometric trim.
Two and a quarter inches wide. This trim is cotton in a length of 2.25 yards; $8.00 for all.
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Rainbow Soft Trim
A soft pastel rainbow in mint green, sky blue, cream, salmon pink, lavendar, and yellow.
This trim is 2 inches wide; 100% cotton. 3 yards, 21 inches; $7.00 for all.
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Fillmore Multi-Color /Silver Metallic Trim
This trim is very special. A flower is embroidered in multi-colored thread on a black background & is surrounded by silver scrolls, dots & tiny silver flowers. The delicate & intricate design, made with shiny threads, reflects light & is sure to attract attention. We were unable to capture the depth & detail in the photographs.
Please note: I believe this trim to be of relatively recent manufacture. But I have a lot of it, and thought it was too cool not to list. The low price reflects the fact that it's not old.
We nicknamed this trim Fillmore after the legendary San Francisco music venue which was famous for psychedelic music & light shows.
It's 1.5" wide. 10 yards available. $3/yard.
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