Salt air, rope twists, and the steady pulse of the ocean—this collection is for those who find strength and story in every wave-worn thread. Inspired by maritime tradition, “Nautical” invites you to mend boldly and carry your stories forward.
The Art of Hand-Stitching No machine needed—just needle, thread, and time. In a few hours, these designs bring texture and movement to garments ready for repair or transformation.
What’s Included: Four hand-drawn, sea-inspired transfers printed on water-soluble stabilizer Clear, focused instructions for a calm, tactile stitching experience Sustainable packaging honoring the collection’s coastal roots—gift-ready and gallery-worthy
Perfect For:
- Repairing well-worn denim, canvas, or workwear with bold, organic lines
- Gifting to makers who cherish craftsmanship, history, and the sea
- Adding durable, textured embellishment that echoes the tide
- Strong. Rooted. Made to last. Let your stitches carry the rhythm of the waves and the strength of the shore.
Each transfer cut-out is 4.25" by 5.5".
How to Use Your Visible Mending Transfers:
- Prep Your Fabric: Make sure your fabric is clean and dry before starting.
- Choose Your Design: Pick one of the four designs from the set.
- Apply the Transfer: Place the transfer design with the printed side facing the fabric. Gently press to activate the adhesive.
- Stitch: Use a needle and thread to stitch along the design, following the printed lines. Feel free to add your own flair or skip areas you don't like.
- Rinse and Reveal: Once your stitching is complete, rinse the fabric to remove the stabilizer. Your design will stay in place, and the stabilizer will wash away!
Handcrafted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Woman Owned Business
At Approved Textiles, we make visible mending easy, beautiful, and accessible—whether you sew all the time or haven’t picked up a needle since grade school. Our water-soluble mending transfers are designed to extend the life of clothing while inviting creativity, slowness, and care. Inspired by repair traditions from around the world—like sashiko, kantha, and darning—each pattern is printed on a dissolvable wood-pulp stabilizer (no microplastics!) and packaged in compostable paper. Just press on, stitch through, and rinse away. We’re based on historic Fabric Row in Philadelphia and proud to be a queer- and trans-owned business rooted in sustainability, handwork, and storytelling.
