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    Let's try this again - my phone hung mid-way throu Let's try this again - my phone hung mid-way through yesterday's post so the first photo went up without the rest.  Here's what I wanted to say:

Thinking buttercups and sunshine as the embroidery on this lined wool cape comes together.

It all started with a vintage bouclé wool coat that had some stains on that beautiful fabric. The coat was re-cut as a cape and the buttercups were added to pull it all together and introduce some optimism and cheer.

It's not finished yet but I had to share the bouquet with all of you.

#buttercups #sunshine #vintagecoat #capes #yellow #flowers #wildflowers #embroidery #applique #seeingsquared  #handmadeincanada #recycledfashion #shoplocal #woolwichtownship  #waterlooregion #kwawesome #iusedtobe
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    These little cuties have made their way into my on These little cuties have made their way into my online shop. Each one is different, and all have names.
They're not just for Christmas but they do work well on the tree, on a parcel, or just hanging around.
#flowerfairies #fairies #ornaments #oneofakind #christmasdecorations #handmade #buylocal #woolwichtownship #waterlooregion #seeingsquared #repurposed
    My new treasure - a treadle machine that will be r My new treasure - a treadle machine that will be ready to use as soon as I replace the belt. 25 years ago I had to part with one because we had no room for it.  Very happy to find this one now that I have the space.

I love the paint detailing!!

#treadlesewingmachine #treadle #oldschooltools  #throwbackthursdays #throwbackthursday #antiques #thriftstorefinds #mcc  #beautifulwood
    Another fun fairy dress ready to go. This order wa Another fun fairy dress ready to go. This order was for blue and turquoise with sparkles and we checked all those boxes.

The fluffy layered skirt is good for twirling, which is essential for fairy dresses.

Once again, everything is second-hand. (The rings on the straps were snatched from a dismantled computer hard-drive.)

A wrap-around play dress like this gets a LOT more wears than the prom dresses it was made from.

#bluedress #blueandgreen #turquoise #fairydress  #dressingup #greenfashion #greendress #greenfairy #sparkles #sparkle #handmadeincanada #seeingsquared #twirling #turquoisedress #woolwichtownship #shoplocal
    It's all done! Pink and purple with sparkles and It's all done!  Pink and purple with sparkles and heart and flowers in all the colours of the rainbow.  I hope she likes it.

Every piece, including the thread, came second hand.

#repurposed #pinkandpurple #pinkdress #purpledress #heartsandflowers #fairydress #dressingup #dressup #playclothes #costume #wraparounddress #childsplay #seeingsquared #localbusiness #kwawesome #waterlooregion #pink #purple #ruffles
    One of my favourite steps in making one of these f One of my favourite steps in making one of these fairy dresses is doing the meandering top-stitching.

It's almost time to add the flowers 😊.

#pinkandpurple #pinkdress #purpledress #fairydress #repurposedclothing #repurposed #dressingup #handmadeincanada #seeingsquared #playclothes
    Love this trim for waves! There's enough to also t Love this trim for waves! There's enough to also trim the wings. Yes, this sea sprite will have floaty wings.

#fairydress #turquoise #bluedress #blue #waterfairy #kwawesome #wrawesome #waterlooregion #seeingsquared #madeinontario #woolwichtownship #fairytale #recycledfashion #workinprogress #childrensclothing
    This sea sprite dress is taking shape. After a few This sea sprite dress is taking shape. After a few weeks of solid admin tasks, it's lovely to be sewing again!!!

#repurposedclothing #blue #turquoise #specialdress #seasprite #bluedress #seeingsquared #handmade #waterlooregion #elmira #localbusiness #woolwichtownship #wip  #childrensclothing #madeinontario #shoplocal
    Guaranteed one of a kind, this midnight purple taf Guaranteed one of a kind, this midnight purple taffeta gown with plaited overlay and lace-up back will be heading to my shop soon. I hope it finds a good home!

#oneofakind #oneofakindfashion #repurposed #taffeta #plaits #handwoven #purple #purpledress #bohostyle #bohofashion #bohochic #kwawesome  #regionofwaterloo #woolwichtownship #promdresses #gowns #seeingsquared #handmade #shoplocal #laceup
    She said a fairy dress IS purple with pink ruffles She said a fairy dress IS purple with pink ruffles and a yellow star. Her mother said it would be nice if it could fit her for a while.

I cut down a stained adult dress, made raglan sleeves and drawstrings/elastic at neck and waist. This dress can grow with her for years and the yellow star is a felt brooch so she can add it where and when she wants it.

#seeingsquared #iusedtobe #repurposed #fairydress #shoplocal #purple #waterlooregion #woolwichtownship #purpledress #growwithme #ruffles #bubbles #dressup
    The request was for a fairy dress costume that wou The request was for a fairy dress costume that would last for years and years. Wrap around skirt and adjustable shoulder straps will let it grow with her. You can't beat that smile!
#seeingsquared #twirling #twirldress #fairydress #dressup #happybirthday #repurposed #woolwichtownship #shoplocal #kwawesome #waterlooregion #wrawesome #handmade #madeinontario #elmira #fairycostume #bigsmile
    This started as an XL man's shirt with stains down This started as an XL man's shirt with stains down one side. Now it's a fun blouse or summer cover-up, 32" waist, 100% cotton.

#repurposedshirt #surfer #surfergirl #beachwear #seeingsquared #repurposedclothing
    Added some earrings to my shop this morning. I'm s Added some earrings to my shop this morning. I'm still figuring out some of the online shop mechanics but I think it's working. Check my website if you're curious.

#sherlockholmes #stamps #postagestamps #seeingsquared #papercrafts #repurposedbooks #repurposedjewelry #earrings #maps #shewalksinbeauty #drwatson
    Perfectly cloudy morning for an outdoor photo sess Perfectly cloudy morning for an outdoor photo session of little things.  I finished up with enough time to move everything in off the balcony before the rain started. 😊

Now it's time to set up my online shop. That's a task I've been dreading but I'll be very glad to actually have it running.

#photography #onlineshop #seeingsquared #elmira #waterlooregion #smallbusiness #newskills #woolwich #woolwichtownship #regionofwaterloo
    Took a break from sewing today to work on my surro Took a break from sewing today to work on my surroundings. The window-well mosaics are nearly done. Now I need to wait, and wait, and wait for the adhesive to cure so I can grout the tiles.

#mosaic #cork #stones #stonework #tiling #windowsills #seeingsquared #studio
    2 1/2 T-shirts = 1 dress. #repurposedclothing #ts 2 1/2 T-shirts = 1 dress.

#repurposedclothing #tshirt #tshirtdress #seeingsquared #mickeymouse #upcycledclothing #upcycledtshirt #casualstyle #comfyclothes
    While they were tying the knot in the backyard, we While they were tying the knot in the backyard, we tied some other knots in the front. Congratulations to the happy couple!

#congratulations #backyardwedding #lawndecor #gardenwedding #tyingtheknot #happyday #alittlemischief #banner #banners #weddingday #weddingdecoration
    Mysterious marks were scattered across this dress. Mysterious marks were scattered across this dress. A little strategic hand embroidery to distract the eye and the dress is better than ever.

#seeingsquared #creativemending #handembroidery #stainremoval #lookslikenew
    Much better than the torn tablecloth I started wit Much better than the torn tablecloth I started with!

#repurposedlace #repurposedtablecloth #lacefabric #lace #lacedress #recycledlace #seeingsquared #whitelace #whitelacedress #tablecloth #readyforsummer
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