Bill Swain, owner and president of Skowhegan's Maine Stitching Specialties, uses a grommet machine Monday while making a Ukrainian flag. The business began filling orders for the flag two weeks ago following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. "It’s been a pleasant surprise to get so much interest in the flag," Swain said. The business, which has been in operation for seven years, also makes American flags, Maine state flags and other items such as canvas bags, sweatshirts and hats.

Charlene Goodridge, front, and Tammy Locke stitch together Ukrainian flags Monday at Maine Stitching Specialties in Skowhegan. The business began filling orders for the flag two weeks ago following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The flags are made in three sizes, with the largest being 5-by-8 feet.

Sonya Mullin unfurls a Ukrainian flag before inspecting it for flaws Monday at Maine Stitching Specialties in Skowhegan. The business began filling orders for the flag two weeks ago following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Customers order Ukrainian flags Monday at Maine Stitching Specialties in Skowhegan. Alice Quirion, center, assists the pair with the purchase of two flags. The business began filling orders for the flag two weeks ago following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Tammy Locke uses nylon thread to stitch together a Ukrainian flag Monday at Maine Stitching Specialties in Skowhegan. The business began filling orders for the flag two weeks ago following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Charlene Goodridge begins the process of manufacturing a Ukrainian flag Monday at Maine Stitching Specialties in Skowhegan.

Maine Stitching Specialties, on Dane Avenue in Skowhegan, began filling orders for the Ukrainian flag two weeks ago following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The flags are made in three sizes: 2-by-3 feet, 3-by-5 feet and 5-by-8 feet.

Outgoing orders of Ukrainian flags are prepped for shipping Monday by Sonya Mullin at Maine Stitching Specialties in Skowhegan. The flags are made in three sizes: 2-by-3 feet, 3-by-5 feet and 5-by-8 feet.

Ukrainian flags await packaging and shipping Monday at Maine Stitching Specialties in Skowhegan.