Delicate yet grounded, this design is inspired by the shape of persimmon calyxes—those quiet, star-like forms left behind after harvest. “Persimmon Flowers” invites you to mend with care, intention, and a touch of natural poetry.
The Art of Hand-Stitching Stitch your way through this design in about 1–2 hours—no machine needed. Just a needle, thread, and a few calm moments of your own.
What’s Included: Four thoughtfully composed transfers printed on water-soluble stabilizer Simple, elegant instructions that make the process inviting Compostable, gift-ready packaging that tells the story of the design
Perfect For:
- Adding an organic detail to denim, canvas, or natural fiber garments
- A mindful gift for those drawn to plant forms and subtle beauty
- Bringing gentle rhythm and botanical softness to your visible mending practice
- A quiet bloom for the things you choose to keep and care for.
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.
