Perfectly symmetrical yet shaped by tiny differences in air and temperature, these snowflake designs celebrate nature’s miniature miracles. Each one grows uniquely as it falls, carrying the story of the atmosphere it passed through—no two ever alike.

Perfect For: Adding delicate, wintery detail to coats, scarves, or denim. Gifting to admirers of craft, nature, and thoughtful design. Repairing or embellishing with intention—stitching a little frost into everyday wear. Like snowflakes, every repair carries the story of your hand, your fabric, and your choices. Each stitch is perfectly ordered, yet infinitely individual—a small, frozen miracle stitched into your wardrobe.

The Art of Hand-Stitching Take 1–2 hours to stitch by hand—no machine needed. Just needle, thread, and a bit of time to shape something personal and refined.

What’s Included: Four hand-drawn transfers on water-soluble stabilizer Clear, minimalist instructions for a calm, intuitive process Eco-conscious, giftable packaging that shares the design’s story

Perfect For:

• Quietly elevating denim, canvas, or cherished basics
• Gifting to someone who finds joy in the balance of form and function
• Bringing tactile rhythm to your visible mending practice
• A study in line and intention—simple stitches, deeply felt.

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

LGBTQ+ 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.