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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.
Paradise - 1960s/1970s embroidered trim

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.

Stanyan Street - 1960s embroidered trim

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.

Summer Romance - 1970s embroidered trim

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.

Avalon - 1970s embroidered trim

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.

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. 18 yards available. $7/yard.

Paisley Dreams vintage embroidered trim

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.

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. 5 yards available. $12/yard.

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.

9 yards available in a continuous length, plus 1 yard more for a total of 10 yards available. $8/yard.

Red Flowers - 1940s embroidered trim

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.

Calleigh - 1940s embroidered trim

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.

Blackout Fabric Trim - 1960s embroidered trim

Blackout Trim

Black flowers, scrolls and stylized diamonds on a white background. Very striking!

Trim measures 1.75" wide. 4 yards available. $6/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. 4 yards available, at $5/yard.

Ashbury Orange - embroidered trim

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.

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. 8 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. 2 yards available. $5/yard.

Ashbury Mustard - embroidered trim

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.

Organic Garden - embroidered trim

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.

Geometric Rio Ocho - embroidered trim

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.

Pacifica Trim - embroidered trim

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.

Honey Pie Trim - embroidered trim

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.

Lynden Red - embroidered trim

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.)

Stella Electric - embroidered trim

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.)

Fuchsia & Orange Roses Fabric Trim - 1960s embroidered trim

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.

Abbey. 1960s embroidered trim

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.

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. 20 yards available. $6/yard.

Los Angeles 60s vintage embroidered sewing trim

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.

West Coast vintage embroidered sewing trim

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.

Coulee vintage embroidered sewing trim

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.

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 able to be fully captured in the photos.

Trim measures 1 1/2 inches wide. 7 yards available. $4/yard.

Stained Glass Windows Blue 1960s embroidered sewing trim

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.

Stained Glass Windows Red 1960s embroidered sewing trim

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.

Bethel 1960s embroidered sewing trim

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.

Visuals - embroidered 1960s trim

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.

San Francisco Red. 1960s embroidered trim

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.

San Francisco Brown. 1960s embroidered trim

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.

67 Stars - green. 1960s embroidered trim

'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.

67 Stars - lime. 1960s embroidered trim

'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.

Four Winds embroidered trim

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.

1960s embroidered trim

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.

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. 19 yards available. $5/yard

On the Bus - 1960s embroidered trim

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

The Park - 60s vintage sewing trim

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.

The Park - Saffron. 60s vintage sewing trim.

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!)

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). 10 yards available. $7/yard.

Slow Dream

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.

In the Band 1960's trim

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.

Arcata trim

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.

Last Call Trim

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.

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; 10 yards available. $5/yard.

Rainbow - 1960s embroidered trim

Rainbow Trim

A vivid rainbow in red, orange, yellow, green, blue & purple.

This one is 2" wide and 100% cotton. $4/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

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. 11 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. 11 yards available. $4/yard.

Adeline - embroidered scalloped 1960s trim

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.

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.

Cotton; $10/yard

1960s embroidered trim

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.)

Ryder embroidered trim

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

Red Bird Fabric Trim - woven trim

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.

vintage trims sold by the lot

The trims below are sold in pre-measured lengths; you get the whole enchilada for one price.
Ocean Park Fabric Trim - 1960s embroidered trim

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.

Lynden Red - embroidered trim

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.)

Lynden Purple - embroidered trim

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.

Lynden Cinnamon - embroidered trim

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.

Sophie Fabric Trim - woven trim

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.

Red Bird Fabric Trim - woven trim

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.)

Out in the Country vintage trim

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.

Old Glory trim

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.

snohomish embroidered trim

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.

Nogales - embroidered trim

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.

Red Mesa vintage embroidered sewing trim

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.

Art Museum

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.

Weekend embroidered trim

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.

Skye embroidered trim

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.

Rainbow Soft - cotton trim

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.

not vintage but still cool

Fillmore embroidered trim

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.