How to Keep Patches from Falling Off in the Pit

Disclaimer: Don't be the guy above.

I don't care if it has iron-on stuff on the back. You don't iron patches on if you want them to stay. You sew them (which is manlier anyway). And the grimmest, most necro stitch for this purpose is the almightly overhand stitch.



Like the rainbow Bifrost that connects Midgard and the realm of the gods, this mighty stitch connects your precious metal badge to the warrior denim, leather, or corduroy of your jacket. Some guy at a show I went to had an awesome Burzum patch on his disgusting grey sweats. That is beyond disrespectful. Don't be him.

First things first.

Sewing tips for noobs:

1. Your basic warchest must include a strong Excalibur-like needle, thick black cotton thread, a thimble of the mightiest steel, and a needle threader.
2. Do not make a knot at the end of your thread. Instead, leave a little hanging when you pull the needle through, and stitch over the stitch you made.
3. If you are sewing a large back patch, safety pins are krieg.
4. Make small stitches, and sew over previous stitches (see tip 2) periodically. You want the patch to be etched into the memory of the jacket for all eternity.
5. Finish with (step 2).
6. Make sure to cut the thread very close to the fabric.

Now you are ready to adorn your warrior gear.

This patch is sewn very well on my ... corduroy blazer.