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The vintage Reece S2 industrial buttonholer machine in action. This machine is glorious...fast...but LOUD. It stitches the buttonhole and then cuts it with a blade that strikes downward. Different sized buttonholes are made by changing out the size of the blade. Here I am stitching a buttonhole on a bee Halloween costume that is a mainstay of my Etsy shop. I made about 180 of these costumes this year so that's 360 buttonholes.

And of course now that you've been wowed by this amazing buttonhole you totally want to buy a bee costume, available sizes Newborn to Girls' 6, so here is the link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/59007257/bumble-bee-kids-halloween-costume-girls

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Just finished up this super cozy plaid fleece cape for an 18" doll and it's a match made in heaven with the one I sewed for the little lady! Swipe to see the duo side by side.👉🏼 This little cape is ready to keep your doll warm and stylish on all their adventures. Custom orders like this are always a delight, thank you for choosing me to create something special for you and your daughter! 

(I asked the AI writer chatGPT to write me a “fun instagram post” using a fast, one sentence description and the above is what it wrote. That’s craaazy...)

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It's my very favorite when I find two completely different fabrics that just BELONG together. One-of-a-kind size 12-18 months girls sleeveless pinafore dress:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/1235080225/12m-baby-girls-dress-artisan-handmade

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100 dress project: first batch of size 18-24 months dresses. These are lovingly handmade from a combination of new, vintage, and recycled fabrics. Available for your perusal here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1233884949/18m-girls-pinafore-dress-artisan

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First finished batch of my 100 dresses project. These are all size 12-18 months. Available for sale in my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1218401158/12m-girls-pinafore-dress-artisan

#girlspinaforedress

#artisanhandmade

#recycledsustainable

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#firstbirthdaygift

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#girlsboutique

#rva

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Sweet little pixie girl. I make pixie hats for people from age 6 months to adult; Etsy shop link in bio. #etsy #etsyseller #madeinrva #madeinusa #rva #girlsboutique #pixiehat #floraandfaunakids #girlsfashion #handmade https://www.instagram.com/floraandfaunakids/p/CYXKvEYlyER/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This double fleece cape was a special order for a little girl who is sensitive to itchy fabrics and who doesn't want to wear a coat to cover up her pretty dresses. I worked with the buyer to make the cape extra warm with a soft fleece lining, and omitted the interior label to reduce possible irritation. I added a button on the inside so the cape could be reversible. I gave the buyer a bunch of trim choices, but they let me make the final decision. I added the red rickrack to make it extra cute. https://www.instagram.com/floraandfaunakids/p/CYUCZvslFP1/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Custom ordered kids cape made out of sea foam green wool, lime cotton flannel, trimmed with fancy floral trim.

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Sort of an old-fashioned, lady-like print for a little girl. i especially wanted to use this lace because the basketweave design matches that of the dress. I had a terrible time finding coordinating buttons - I hope the pink will do! This is available in sizes 12-18 months to 4T. I’m not offering in the smallest sizes as I can just imagine little crawling, kicking toes getting caught in the lace, which would make me sad. $36. Get one in my Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/FloraAndFaunaKids/listing/1036034229/old-fashioned-foral-girls-dress-garden?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1623687316045

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2T flower applique dress. $37. One-of-a-kind. Get it on Etsy here: https://www.etsy.com/FloraAndFaunaKids/listing/1022065666/2t-flower-girls-dress-toddler-dress-blue?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1623686953931

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Work in progress appliqued baby girls dress. I have since added some green fabric leaves, turquoise rickrack, and white flower buttons.

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heres a wip of a little mother goose looking after her egg. im planning to create a muted, pastel color scheme comprised of blues, yellows, and pinks!

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Custom baby kimono set made out of weird textiles. The green fabric has old time brand logos (Richmond, VA prominently featured) and the tan fabric underlay is printed with the text of the Constitution. My favorite kind of project, created for an artist who is a Minister of Lamination, among other things. #floraandfaunakids #babyart #lamination #genken #custommade #madeinrva https://www.instagram.com/p/CCoZ6oMFqPV/?igshid=gon1covl5rbf

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So this is me cutting stacks of fabric with an Eastman Chickadee rotary sheer. I carefully lay out the fabric in neat layers, trace the pattern pieces directly on the fabric, staple the fabric for stability, and then cut it out. I can cut up to 12 layers of fabric, depending on how thick the fabric is. I only do this with a few styles that sell in volume. Most garments I make are cut out individually with a regular rotary cutter. Yes, this machine is a bit terrifying. #sewingroom #eastman #chickadee #cutting #cuttinglessons #floraandfaunakids #rva #smalldesigner #madeinusa #girlsboutique https://www.instagram.com/p/B-K-HhFlRjE/?igshid=1gexbzqedaql1

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April Scott Kids has rebranded to Flora & Fauna Kids :)

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Black corduroy cape adorned with fabulous edelweiss ribbon. Red flannel lining. Sizes newborn to Girls' 10. #aprilscottkids #handmadeholiday #madeinrichmond #rva #shopsmall #childrensclothing #wintercape #girlsboutique #girlsbohoboutique #christmasoutfit https://www.instagram.com/p/BqSTFRPl9a8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b7b064vfbnm7