Vintage Sewing Trims & Lace

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Also be sure to check out our Vintage Woven & Embroidered Sewing Trims for dozens more 1920s-1970s vintage trims in geometric, floral & other designs!

sewing trims

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

	Silver Sequin Trim This silver sequinned trim is circa 1930s. It's 1.5 inches wide, and 3 yards, 31 inches long. In very good condition. A few sequins are a bit tarnished, and in several spots there's a sequin or two missing. Despite some flaws, this luxurious trim is very usable. Add a shot of thirties glamour to your creations! All 3 yards, 31 inches for just $15.
	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. 27 yards available. $6/yard.
	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.
	Elia Trim This is an old trim, very scarce & unusual. The background is sort of a golden-beige, with the top edge alternating black & the beige. That alternating border design also outlines descending triangles, which are woven in beige, a variegated muted blue/ beige, with the predominant color being pumpkin yellow. It is just stunning; please click the photo at left for a larger view, to study the detail. The slight sheen and nature of the weaving give it a wonderful depth. I don't know its exact vintage, but it has some real age to it. Measures 15/16" inch wide. 3 yards available, at $12/yard.
	Century Orange Ribbon This is very fine acetate ribbon, with the design woven in. Made by Century in France. Date unknown; I'm guessing the 1940s, based upon the packaging & original price. Very thin, and delicate, it features white & yellow flowers on a light orange background. Just lovely. It measures 3/4" inch wide. Made of acetate, it has a lovely sheen & feels so good in your hand. The quality is hard to capture in a photo. It measures 2 yards, 20 inches, and will be sent to you on the original spool. $16.00 for all.
	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. 10 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. We have 50 yards available. $1.50/yard.
	Vintage Black Lace Black machine-made lace, of unknown age (purchased with antiques from an estate). It is synthetic. It is gathered at the top, and hemmed with a piece of lace binding. Very appropriate for cuffs, collars, or lacy hems, or embellish a pillow or window treatment. Approximately 7 yards, 31 inches available. 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):

not vintage but still cool

Europa Imports Metallic Ribbon - Charlia We rarely sell non-vintage items...but I'll make an exception for this gorgeous metallic ribbon. It was manufactured by the now-defunct Europa Imports and is now very hard to find. This ribbon features a rich design in white & red on black with gold metallic threads. The little red flowers in the center shine, surrounded by gold, and flanked by a white, red & gold border. Fantastic for making doll dresses, or period costumes. Europa identified this as style R0426, Color No. B. The fabric content is 50% rayon, 30% polyester, and 20% metallic. It is 1" inch wide and colorfast. We have 8 yards available, at $4/yard.