Visible Mending Support
Visible Mending Support
The most sustainable fabric is already in our closets. Mend, reinforce, or embellish the clothing you have to keep it in rotation, not in a landfill.
We have two videos. The one above is a 60-second crash course.
If you need a little extra help, the video below is 24-minutes and goes at a much slower pace.
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How to Use Our Transfers
These water-soluble patterns give you a guide—but you decide the pace and shape of the repair or work.
Stick it down. Stitch through it. Rinse with water. That’s it.
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Need more support? Join a class.
For those who want to spend more time with the practice.
Our classes are small, handwork-focused, and welcoming to all experience levels. We’ll stitch together, learn from tradition, and talk through the real-life repairs you bring with you.
Virtual and In-Person Classes
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Frequently Asked
Do I need special tools?
Just the basics: a needle, thread, scissors, and something you care enough to mend. We have kits if you want everything in one place.
Can I use embroidery floss?
Yes and no. Traditional embroidery floss is braided and designed to be pulled apart so you can make more detailed needlework. The last thing we want with a mend is for the thread to be pulled apart, weakening the mend. This is why we recommend sashiko or pearlized embroidery thread as they are twisted strands, not braided.
If you are simply using a pattern to embellish on the clothing and aren't mending anything, embroidery floss works just as well. Just keep in mind that your threads will open up in the wash and through everyday use.
Will the pattern rinse out?
Yes. The transfer dissolves fully in a bowl of water or a gentle wash cycle. No sticky residue, no stress.
What fabric works best?
These transfers are made with natural fibers in mind—denim, linen, flax, cotton, hemp. If you're working with blends, test a small patch first.
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Why We Mend
Hand-mending is older than industry. It exists in every corner of the world—kantha, sashiko, jogakbo, darning, bògòlanfini, Navajo reweaving, and beyond. These patterns aren’t just decoration. They’re care, made visible.
We offer these tools with deep respect for that history, and in the hope that you’ll make them your own.
Gallery of Finished Examples