StelmaDesigns

Authentic Vintage Clothing - Button Jewelry

Seattle, Washington

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StelmaDesigns is taking a short break

Note from shop owner *******************ON VACATION**********************

Welcome to Stelma Designs! I am temporarily away on vacation. I will not have internet access while I am gone so will answer your messages promptly once I return. All orders have been shipped out so you should receive them prior to my return.

I want to thank you all so much for your support and patronage of my little etsy shop!

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In my shop you will find my original handmade antique and vintage button jewelry.

I also specialize in gorgeous vintage lingerie, aloha wear and fine woolens. Please click on our Policy and Profile pages to learn a little about us.

To get an idea of what is typically in our shop, you can browse through the sold listings by clicking on the sold items to the left.

If this is your first time finding my shop, please sign up to be notified of my return and come visit me!

Julia….StelmaDesigns

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Last updated on Dec 15, 2023

*******************ON VACATION**********************

Welcome to Stelma Designs! I am temporarily away on vacation. I will not have internet access while I am gone so will answer your messages promptly once I return. All orders have been shipped out so you should receive them prior to my return.

I want to thank you all so much for your support and patronage of my little etsy shop!

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In my shop you will find my original handmade antique and vintage button jewelry.

I also specialize in gorgeous vintage lingerie, aloha wear and fine woolens. Please click on our Policy and Profile pages to learn a little about us.

To get an idea of what is typically in our shop, you can browse through the sold listings by clicking on the sold items to the left.

If this is your first time finding my shop, please sign up to be notified of my return and come visit me!

Julia….StelmaDesigns

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Sydni on Jan 3, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for this skirt!

Vintage Mini Skirt Pleated Back, White Herringbone 1970s College Town

Vintage Mini Skirt Pleated Back, White Herringbone 1970s College Town
Stephanie on Dec 5, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

My grandmother loved this cookbook and I wanted a copy to share with my cousin. This one is in mint condition and I was so excited to be able to purchase a copy!

The Washington Cookbook Volume 1, 1982 Paperback with Vintage Crochet Pot Holder

The Washington Cookbook Volume 1, 1982 Paperback with Vintage Crochet Pot Holder
Reviewed by Inactive on Mar 30, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

The nicest shirt I ever bought and the seller is such a wonderful person to deal with. My item was shipped immediately with great care taken to package it. One of my favorite shops here on Etsy and highly recommend it to everyone. My personal thanks to the seller. sincerely, Dennis S.

Vintage 80s Malahini Hawaiian Shirt Tapa Cloth Shell Stamp Print in Neutral Tans Size large

Vintage 80s Malahini Hawaiian Shirt Tapa Cloth Shell Stamp Print in Neutral Tans Size large
Iris on Mar 7, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

This is a bautiful vintage purse!

Vintage 1940s MEL-TON Handbag Evening Purse Dark Chocolate Brown Deco Clasp

Vintage 1940s MEL-TON Handbag Evening Purse Dark Chocolate Brown Deco Clasp
Joanne on May 22, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

I loved the creative and lovely gift bag...a treasure. Thank you for your very special care in making my very beautiful necklace and presenting as a gift to unwrap. A delightful purchase!! Joanne

Statement Necklace, Vintage Buttons and Buckles, Shell and Vintage Plastic OOAK

Statement Necklace, Vintage Buttons and Buckles, Shell and Vintage Plastic OOAK
Diane on Aug 26, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful robe, just as described, and shipped quickly, thank you! Great seller!

1960s Hot Pink Vanity Fair Short Robe, Rose, Hydrangea Watercolor Floral

1960s Hot Pink Vanity Fair Short Robe, Rose, Hydrangea Watercolor Floral
Lisa on Oct 30, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

This outfit was so much fun to make.

Vintage 1971 Simplicity Pattern 9336 Boys Shirt, Pants, Reversible Vests and Belt Size 6

Vintage 1971 Simplicity Pattern 9336 Boys Shirt, Pants, Reversible Vests and Belt Size 6
Shamone on Mar 4, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

I love it! Fits great and very sweet seller and fast shipping! God bless

Vintage 70s Art Deco Blouse Pointed Collar, Wild Tangerine, Super Geometric

Vintage 70s Art Deco Blouse Pointed Collar, Wild Tangerine, Super Geometric
suzy on Dec 31, 2017

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful sweater. I’m wearing on New Years Eve

Chunky Vintage 80s Mohair Sweater, Teal Blue Cowl Neck, Oversized Cabled

Chunky Vintage 80s Mohair Sweater, Teal Blue Cowl Neck, Oversized Cabled
misswhisk on Nov 15, 2017

5 out of 5 stars

These pants are incredible and in perfect condition! Thank you :)

70s Saks Fifth Avenue Young Dimensions Pants, Wide Leg High Waist, Blue Plaid, Soul Train

70s Saks Fifth Avenue Young Dimensions Pants, Wide Leg High Waist, Blue Plaid, Soul Train

About StelmaDesigns

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One of my favorite sold button necklaces.
Inside my studio; I couldn't do it without my tools and obedient co-workers.
My art and vintage shop studio door. It's the one with the holiday wreath.
A delightful, vintage green Hawaiian print, 1950s party dress, previously sold in my shop.
Lustrous vintage shell button necklaces sent to the new Fashion History Museum in Ontario, Canada

I always wanted to have my own boutique....

Hello and welcome to Stelma Designs!

My shop is devoted to sharing my love of vintage and antique clothing and accessories, home decor and my handmade button jewelry. My family; husband and two daughters, live in a house built in 1895 and I have a studio in an adjacent building where I make my button jewelry and photograph and store my vintage clothing for sale. I keep busy with my girls, a large organic garden of perennials and edibles, 5 chickens, a cat, a dog and my off track thoroughbred horse.

I have a Masters in fine art from MICA and have worked in various mediums over the years from drawing, painting and sculpture to learning to throw on the potters wheel. I have been an artist and collector of old things ever since I was very small. I started collecting and wearing vintage clothing in the late 70s as a student and I still wear it today, though perhaps more selectively than I did in my younger days! I love antique and vintage buttons and began making necklaces from them in the late 1980s. I do take my vintage shop very seriously because accurate dating and good quality are very important to me. I never list any of my vintage clothing as "vintage condition", because what does that really mean? It is not true that all vintage is damaged or shows wear. It all depends, and so I believe all faults need to be described in detail and shown in a photo where possible.

What is so wonderful about supporting vintage sellers is not only the fact you are reusing garments that might otherwise fill a landfill, but the fabric and design quality is so far above and beyond the "fast fashion" of today that is cheap, trendy and ultimately going to fall apart, that is, unless you can afford designer couture. Also, if you are like me, you wish to be unique and stylish in your own way and not follow all the latest trends. Adding even a vintage accessory to a modern ensemble goes a long way to show individual style and isn't that what we all strive for? One final note, you will pay a lot less for incredible quality!

I am very proud to be an alumni member of the Vintage Fashion Guild and I highly recommend searching for our members using VFG in the search box to find knowledgeable sellers of top quality, authentic, vintage clothing.

Thank you for visiting! I do hope you visit now and again to see what is new in my shop.

Julia

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My necklaces are "handmade", artisan made in the USA. I string each necklace myself in my small studio. Vintage is also hand selected, cleaned, photographed and shipped by me. Please support small business!

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Last updated on February 16, 2023

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Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits

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Cancellations: accepted

Request a cancellation: within 1 hour of purchase

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Last updated on May 11, 2022

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I am unable to accept custom button necklace orders at this time.

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