Vintage Sewing Trims & Lace

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sewing trims

See the descriptions for the number of yards available for each trim.

	Cream Fringe with Deco-Style Embroidery This beautiful fringe measures approximately 1 1/8" inch in width and has a picot edge. It's embroidered with a deco-style geometric design in pink, green, and lavendar and is edged in pink as well. Two pieces; the first is 1 yard, 9 inches, and the second measures 16 inches. Both pieces are yours for $11.00.
	Red & White Feather Stitched Braid Trim Here's a full package of red trim, embroidered with a diamond design in white. The paper wrapper, printed in gold, reads "Feather Stitched Braid - Superior Quality. Warranted 6 Yards. Germany." The patent number (888686) on the packaging dates to 1907, so this dates to sometime after that. Measures 3/8" inch in width. Complete in package; the packaging has some tears. The complete package of 6 yards is yours for $27.00.
	Ecru & White Feather Stitched Braid Trim Here's a full package of ecru trim, embroidered with a diamond design in white. The paper wrapper, printed in gold, reads "Feather Stitched Braid - Superior Quality. Warranted 6 Yards. Germany." The patent number (888686) on the packaging dates to 1907, so this dates to sometime after that. Measures 3/8" inch in width. Complete in package. The package is complete with just a few very small tears on back. The complete package of 6 yards is yours for $25.00.
	Hope White & Red Diamond Featherstitch Braid Trim Here's a full package of red trim; it's white, with stylized red diamonds. Very pretty! The paper wrapper, printed in blue with a sweet floral embellishment reads "Featherstitch Braid - Warranted 6 Yards." There's a red, white, and green sticker that says "Hope Brand." Measures 3/8" inch in width. Package has a few tears with one end torn off. I measured 5 yards, 30 inches - so it's just a few inches shy of a complete package. It is in bright, beautiful condition - as new. The complete package is yours for $19.00.
	Red & White Novelty Embroidery Trimming Here's a full package of scalloped trim, in red, and cream. The white wrapper, printed in black, reads, "Novelty Embroidery Trimming - Warranted 4 Yards." Measures 5/8" inch in width. On the back of the package are detailed washing instructions (click the small photo at left to see). This trim is all yours for $14.00.
	Eibbila Trim Here's a full package of "Eibbila Trim," which is a narrow ecru trim with picot edges. Made by Dept. 22. This very narrow trim measures only about 3/16" inch wide in total. Contains 6 yards complete in package, a dark blue wrap-around label printed in gold. It is in good, unused condition, however has darkened somewhat over the years. It could use a good soaking. Measures 3/8" inch in width. The complete package of 6 yards is yours for $7.00.
	Bear Brand German Lace - Turtle Braid I believe this is called turtle braid. This piece is still in its original paper label and measures 5.5 yards, or exactly 5 metres. It's a creamy white. The flat pieces, including the picots, measure approximately 7/16" wide by 3/4" in length. They are about 1/4" inch apart. This lovely braid is yours for $13.
	Fairy Braid Trim This trimming is still in its original paper label. The label, printed in gold on blue, reads, "Fairy Braid" in an elaborate typeface, and states that there are "Warranted 6 Yards" of trim in the package, and that it's of "Extra Fine Quality." Made in Germany. The trim is in very good, unused collection, while the label shows some soiling. This pretty braid is 1/4" inch wide. It's embroidered in blue, on a natural white background. This 6-yard package of lovely braid is yours for $21.
	Featherstitch Braid Trim This trimming is still in its original paper label. The label, printed in gold on cobalt blue, reads, "-rstitch Braid" in an elaborate typeface, and states that there are "Warranted 6 Yards, Full Meas." of trim in the package" Made in Germany. Though some of the label is missing, I believe it would have read "Featherstitch Braid," which was a well-known trade name around 1900. The trim is in very good, unused collection. You may wish to give it a good soak. I believe there are 5 yards remaining in the package. This pretty braid is 3/8" inch wide. A pretty blue floral design is embroidered upon it. This lovely braid is yours for $19.
	Novelty Braid, Germany - Turtle Braid This gorgeous ecru turtle braid is still in its original paper label, which indicates there are 6 yards here. I haven't removed it to measure, because doing so would necessitate removing / tearing the label. So I think the full 6 yards are probably here. The flat pieces, including the picots, measure approximately 7/16" wide by 3/4" in length. They are about 5/16" inch apart. The label reads, in bold, flourishing gold ink on a blue background, "Novelty Braid." This lovely braid is yours for $15.
	Utopia Brand Guipure Lace - Germany A beautiful, delicate guipure lace, still in the package, made by the Utopia company in Germany. The card originally held 36 yards, and it appears to be mostly there. The lace is approximately 3/16" inch in width and is an off-white. Available by the yard ($3.00) or all in package ($25.00) Purchase 1-yard lengths: Purchase the full card. (1 available):
	Novelty Braid, Germany - 6 Yard Package Full package of old trim, made by Novelty Braids in Germany. Contains 6 yards and is still in its original paper packaging. This lovely trimming is 1/2" inch wide and in excellent condition. Give it a good new home for only $12.
	Ri-Trim Novelty Fast Dye Trim This trim is still on its original card, and all 4 yards are still there. It's a cheerful red scallop on a cream-colored lace. Very pretty. The packaging notes that it is "for children's and women's wear." Indeed. This trim is all yours for $7.50.
	Red & Black Zig Zag Trim Red and black sewn onto a creamy white background. It's 7/16" inch in width. Very striking! This piece measures 2 yards, 31 inches. It's all yours for $15.00
	Bur-Mil Black Rayon Moire Beautiful 1940s/1950s era ribbon, a healthy 1.5 inches wide, still on the original spool, which still sports the original price of 8 cents! There are 8 yards, 14 inches. In very good condition, save for a 3/4" inch "bite" out the edge about 1 yard, 34 inches from one end. Looks like a manufacturing glitch. A few pinholes from where the original owner secured the end with a pin. Available by the yard ($5) or by the spool ($22). Purchase 1-yard lengths: Purchase the spool. (1 available):
	Brass Ball Tape Trim Two rows of little brass balls edge this black tape trim. Very rock & roll! Overall width is 5/8" inches; width of just the two rolls of balls is a quarter inch. (The balls are each about 1/8" in diameter.) I think it would be spectacular edging leather - or anywhere you want to add a statement. Would be fantastic trim for upholstery or handbags. SOLD
	Emeline - Vintage Trim Fragment This is an unsual piece of vintage trimming. It's comprised of fourteen design elements, in alternating colors: royal blue, orange, and sort of a latté color. Each is five-sided, and has a swirl cutout through the center. It's backed with a very fine black netting. Condition is very good. There are a few pulled threads on the light brown piece on the far left end, but that piece is still usable & presentable. A lovely, eye-catching embellishment for a special handbag or item of clothing. This fragment measures 14 inches long and and is 7/8" inch wide; $6 for all.
	Navy & White Dots Trim Beautifully made navy blue & white woven trim with big white dots marching down the center. Likley made in the '30s or '40s. Unsure of the fabric content, it has a bit of a sheen. It measures 2 yards, 24 inches. $18.00 for all.
	Lina Trim Here's a very unusual design: a geometric pattern in overlapping blue, golden-yellow, and green, on a white ground. Has sort of an art deco vibe, I think. Though the photo doesn't capture this well, it is very shiny & feels wonderful. Measures 3/4" inch wide. 3 yards available, at $6/yard.
	Cupid Gauze Ribbon Here's a spool of Cupid Cut Edge Ribbon, Gauze De Luxe, Celanese, made by the W.E.R. company in the USA. Don't know the age, but think it likely from the 1950s. Celanese was a type of acetate introduced in about 1925, as "Artificial Silk;" according to the company website, the word is a combination of the words "cellulose" and "ease.") This spool originally came from Frederick & Nelson, which for many years was the grand old lady of Seattle department stores. It still has the original price sticker on it. (Just click the image at left for a more or less full-size view.) The spool originally held 50 yards; some has been used. Given the delicate nature of this ribbon, I didn't want to unwind it to measure it, but I guarantee you'll get at least 20 yards. This ribbon measures approximately 7/8" wide & wiill be sent to you on the original spool. $9.00 for all.
	Eadie - Wide Embroidered Trim This is the most amazing trim. It is 2.5" inches of embroidery on 3 inches of backing. The yarn is of unknown fabric content. The creamy white backing, unfinished at edges, I believe is silk. The colors are a lush deep red, navy blue, and leafy green. The design is very ornate, stylized geometric. The yarn is painstakingly machine embroidered onto, and stitched onto the backing. Very unusual. The date is hard to pin down. Could be as early as the twenties, but most likely from the 1930s - 1940s. Very unique with loads of style, it is sure to generate a lot of attention on whatever you use it for. You can click the thumbnail above for a more or less full-size view, with more of the design. You can also view much-enlarged photos of the front and back. Feel free to email for more photos. Six yards are available, at $25/yard.
	Green Scallop A scalloped trim; emerald green dots & scallops embroidered on a lightweight seafoam green fabric. I believe this trim dates from the 40s; not sure of fabric content. It's 2" wide. 9 yards available. (The manufacturer has sewn a seam to join 2 pieces at 6 yards, 1 foot.) $5yard.
	Baby Blue Triangle Crochet Trim Here's a very sweet crochet trim with blue triangles. It's 3/8" inch wide. I believe it's cotton. SOLD
	Anna Pink & White Lace Trim Very feminine lace trim, white with pink centers. Measures 5/8" inch wide. Synthetic. I don't know its age; purchased from a local estate, probably 1970s. Available: 4 lengths of 3 yards; 3 lengths of 2 yards. Each 2-yard length is $4; each 3-yard length is $6.00 Purchase 3-yard lengths (4 available): Purchase 2-yard lengths (3 available):
	Royal Swan All Rayon Dress Belting Two inches wide, this dress belting likely dates from the 1940s. It's on the original spool, and measures 2 yards, 34 inches. This is a thick, somewhat stiff, ribbed belting, in black. It's still on its spool. The entire spool of it is yours for just $9.50.
	Paragon Cordonnet - Black Rayon/Cotton This is a black cordonnet, made of "not less than 60%" rayon, and "not more than 40%" cotton. It is still on the original spool; which is about 2/3 full, and contains many, many yards. There's plenty here for your projects. Because it is mostly rayon, it has a wonderful soft feel to it. The entire spool of it is yours for just $9.50.