Sashiko & Mending

These dissolvable mending and embroidery transfers from Approved Textiles feature playful shrimp inspired sashiko designs, turning simple stitches into a rhythmic pattern full of movement and personality. Repeating curved forms echo the segmented shape of shrimp, creating a structured yet organic design that reinforces...

Salt air, rope twists, and the steady pulse of the ocean—this transfer set from Approved Textiles is for those who find strength and story in every wave-worn thread. Inspired by maritime tradition, these designs invite you to carry your stories forward through visible mending...

These dissolvable mending and embroidery transfers from Approved Textiles feature bold folklore inspired winter designs including Mari Lwyd, Krampus, Yeti, and La Befana, each bringing a little mystery and magic to your stitching. Flowing lines and expressive shapes make these characters feel lively and...

These dissolvable mending and embroidery transfers from Approved Textiles feature bold, folklore inspired witch designs including a black cat, vintage mask, classic witch profile, and a broom rider silhouetted against the moon. The hand drawn lines create a softly textured, slightly mysterious look that...

These dissolvable mending and embroidery transfers from Approved Textiles feature bold, Philadelphia Eagles inspired designs that channel vintage team spirit with a hand stitched twist. The sweeping eagle motif and dynamic lines create a sense of motion and energy, making every stitch feel like...

These dissolvable mending and embroidery transfers from Approved Textiles feature stunning hanabi inspired designs, capturing the beauty of Japanese “flower fire” fireworks in delicate, blooming forms. Inspired by the fleeting magic of summer skies, each design echoes the shapes of flowers and celebrates mindfulness,...

Hana fukin sashiko panels are a classic form of Japanese flower cloth designed for hand stitching with floral motifs that celebrate seasonal blooms and traditional decorative forms. These designs, rooted in a centuries‑old practice of embroidered household cloths, translate beautifully into visible mending or...

Form follows function—and leaves a beautiful mark behind. Inspired by to the design movement that reshaped the modern world, this transfer set from Approved Textiles features arcs, perspective, circles, and sections. In under two hours, these designs can add a crisp, dimensional touch to...

These dissolvable mending and embroidery transfers from Approved Textiles feature a striking “Connections” sashiko inspired design built from repeating X patterns that lock and overlap in satisfying geometric rhythm. The clean grid layouts turn simple stitches into bold, textural patterns while reinforcing fabric, making...

Simple, structured, and beautifully geometric, Little Squares transfer set from Approved Textiles invites you to bring order and balance to your visible mending and decorative embroidery. This design is for those who appreciate the art of small, deliberate details that come together to create...

Structure as poetry. This minimalist transfer set from Approved Textiles is for those who find beauty in repetition, tension, and quiet strength. Inspired by interlocking grids and woven forms, “Lattice” adds a sense of balance and subtle architecture to any stitchable surface.  What’s Included: ...

Inspired by the quiet geometry of old-world woodwork, this transfer set by Approved Textiles layers lines into soft grids, a nod to rhythm, repetition, and the beauty of precision. Designed for thoughtful visible mending and slow embellishment through decorative embroidery, this pattern adds structure...

Anarchic geometry, saturated color, and the spirit of 1981 Milan. These transfers celebrate the Memphis Group’s refusal to blend in—and the joy of standing out. In under two hours, these designs can add a crisp, dimensional touch to garments in need of care or...

Battoirs were historically used across Europe to beat rugs, pushing fibers into place and creating durable, textured surfaces. This transfer set from Approved Textiles draws inspiration from those tools, turning their geometry, rhythm, and repetition into hand-stitching designs for visible mending or other decorative...

Delicate yet grounded, this transfer set by Approved Textiles is inspired by the shape of persimmon calyxes, those quiet, star-like forms left behind after harvest. These designs invite you to visibly mend or embroider with care, intention, and a touch of natural poetry.  What’s...

A constellation of simple stitches, this transfer set by Approved Textiles offers a subtle nod to celestial order. Designed for moments of quiet reflection, these patterns were created for visible mending or decorative embroidery. What’s Included:  Hand-drawn transfer designs printed on water-soluble stabilizer for...

The Long Odds draws on symbols of chance, probability, and earned luck, motifs that have long been used to make sense of uncertainty and persistence. Inspired loosely by Irish iconography and gambling ephemera, this transfer set from Approved Textiles features a four-leaf clover, Lucky...

Daisies are often mistaken for simple flowers, but they are remarkably complex and resilient. Each daisy is made up of many tiny flowers clustered together, opening and closing in response to light and temperature, and thriving in fields, sidewalks, and overlooked spaces. This transfer...

A quiet revolution. This minimalist transfer set by Approved Textiles is for those drawn to movement, rhythm, and the grace of circular paths. Inspired by orbits and planetary pull, these designs bring gentle curvature to your visible mending or decorative embroidery.  What’s Included:  Hand-drawn...

Celebratory, playful, or a little macabre, this transfer set by Approved Textiles honor the ways skeletons appear across cultures, from Mexico’s Día de los Muertos to European memento mori and East Asian ghostly figures. These designs can be used in visible mending or decorative...