Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives

Message board

* FAQ    * Register   * Login 



Reply to topic
Author Message Previous topic | Next topic
analog_winter
Metalhead

Joined: Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:34 pm
Posts: 1184
PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 3:07 pm 
 

Bruitiste wrote:
Speaking of tricky sewing... what do you guys do when putting a patch over a pocket? Is it a futile endeavor to try to keep the pocket functional, do you just sew right through them? Sorry if this was answered earlier in the thread, I'm still catching up...


For the breast pockets it's pretty much a futile endeavor, but with the pockets in the bottom of the front you can usually keep the pocket functional in my experience. You just have to hold the pocket open and make sure you don't sew through it as much as possible.
_________________
discogs // last.fm // tshirtslayer
iAm wrote:
Oh god.

Please don't bring feels to Metal Archives. I'm content with nihilism.

Top
 Profile  
the_raytownian
Veteran

Joined: Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:09 am
Posts: 2562
PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 4:09 pm 
 

Titty-pox: If you don't mind using a little fabric glue, that can work to keep patches in place. It's still a bitch to sew, but that will make the process ten times easier to manage.

It also may be useful to get some curved needles (you can get those in just about an store)... I never owned a thimble, but if sewing over a pocket without sewing it closed, I think a thimble would really come in handy when pushing the needle through thick fabric with little maneuvering space.

It's still a bit of a PITA, but you can definitely keep the waist pockets functional. My jacket has pockets inside and outside, and it's made in such a way that you have to put your hand into the INSIDE pocket to keep from sewing the outside pocket closed... Something to make sure you check before beginning...

PS: Depending on the size, shape, area of the pocket the patch covers, you may only have to avoid sewing down the upper portion of the pocket. I think the hardest part not to sew down is generally also the least concern, because, even with a little less space, the pocket is still functional if it's spacious enough to hold a wallet or something.
_________________
Disgrace to the corpse of Metal Archives!

Top
 Profile  
Bruitiste
Metal newbie

Joined: Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:18 am
Posts: 65
Location: Canada
PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 4:18 pm 
 

Good tips and smart thinking all around in these last couple posts, thanks.

Top
 Profile  
Alsandair
Metalhead

Joined: Thu Mar 01, 2007 2:00 pm
Posts: 668
Location: United States of America
PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 6:02 pm 
 

analog_winter wrote:
Bruitiste wrote:
Speaking of tricky sewing... what do you guys do when putting a patch over a pocket? Is it a futile endeavor to try to keep the pocket functional, do you just sew right through them? Sorry if this was answered earlier in the thread, I'm still catching up...


For the breast pockets it's pretty much a futile endeavor, but with the pockets in the bottom of the front you can usually keep the pocket functional in my experience. You just have to hold the pocket open and make sure you don't sew through it as much as possible.


Yeah I agree. I have kept them all functional on one of mine, but I raged a lot throughout as I stabbed myself, sewed it badly and had to redo, etc. From now on I don't bother with the breast pockets but I do keep the front ones functional and I have been glad I did.

Top
 Profile  
cahuich
Chemical Sexican

Joined: Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:31 am
Posts: 678
Location: Mexico
PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 7:40 pm 
 

I keep the front pockets functional, they're good for holding spare change, tickets, etc.
I use a sewing machine to sew the patch below the bottom of the pocket and then hand sew the remaining.
_________________
Cinerary wrote:
Sometimes you gotta grab life by the dick, close your eyes and blow.

Top
 Profile  
Natskygge
Metal newbie

Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2012 1:49 am
Posts: 102
Location: Denmark
PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:42 am 
 

Bruitiste wrote:
Speaking of tricky sewing... what do you guys do when putting a patch over a pocket? Is it a futile endeavor to try to keep the pocket functional, do you just sew right through them? Sorry if this was answered earlier in the thread, I'm still catching up...

I don't think it was as hard as others have said. Hard, yes, but definitely not impossible. Just use plenty of pins to keep it in place while sewing. But in the end it probably depends on how used you are to sewing.

Top
 Profile  
Bruitiste
Metal newbie

Joined: Sat Jul 14, 2012 11:18 am
Posts: 65
Location: Canada
PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:09 pm 
 

As I don't think I'm going to use the breast pockets anyway, I've decided to sew through them (also I hadn't sewed in forever before starting this so I'm no way an expert.) I plan on keeping the regular pockets functional though.

Top
 Profile  
dontlivefastjustdie
Metalhead

Joined: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:16 pm
Posts: 2169
Location: Hotlanta, USA
PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:41 am 
 

You can keep the breast pockets functional, just use the shortest needle you can find. Depending on the size of the patch you can either align it with the bottom of the pocket so you can sew all the way through at the bottom of the patch and not affect the pocket's functionality or just sew the sides and top of the patch well and leave the bottom unsewn.
_________________
SPEWTILATOR - Play Fast // Smoke Grass
'Goathrower' and 'Inhale Awaits' EP's out on Boris Records!
'Ancient Rites of Getting Conjured' split CS w/ Coffin Dust out on Headsplit Rekords!
Ryanimator! - Logos and Artwork

Top
 Profile  
Alsandair
Metalhead

Joined: Thu Mar 01, 2007 2:00 pm
Posts: 668
Location: United States of America
PostPosted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 4:41 pm 
 

dontlivefastjustdie wrote:
You can keep the breast pockets functional, just use the shortest needle you can find. Depending on the size of the patch you can either align it with the bottom of the pocket so you can sew all the way through at the bottom of the patch and not affect the pocket's functionality or just sew the sides and top of the patch well and leave the bottom unsewn.


Good points, I've been using standard length needles, and yeah leaving the top or bottom of a pocket patch unsewn can save time.

Top
 Profile  
forestcorpse
Metal freak

Joined: Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:06 pm
Posts: 6131
Location: Rainy west coast of Norway
PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 4:28 pm 
 

Got myself a nice leather jacket a few days ago, works perfect with my vest. My vest is now filled with patches, and i have a few pins and buttons on it to:

Image
New patches since my last post should be the Sabbat and Sigh patch.
One pin on each of the pockets, ''Drowning the Light'' and ''Graveland''

Image
New here is the Goatmoon, Panopticon and Summoning patch.
The Summoning patch was given to my good friend in Poland when I was visiting here about a month ago. So it means a lot to me, and of course it's an amazing band!

Will add more buttons and pins from now on I think, I have a ''Horna'' pin I need to find a nice place for.

Top
 Profile  
analog_winter
Metalhead

Joined: Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:34 pm
Posts: 1184
PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 4:35 pm 
 

That is a very cool vest and jacket forestcorpse, I especially like the Panopticon, Drudkh, and Bathory patches.
_________________
discogs // last.fm // tshirtslayer
iAm wrote:
Oh god.

Please don't bring feels to Metal Archives. I'm content with nihilism.

Top
 Profile  
FastAsAShark
Metal newbie

Joined: Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:28 pm
Posts: 80
Location: Canada
PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:38 pm 
 

just started my vest last night, and this is what ive got done so far

Image

Image

Have to wait until payday so i can buy more

Top
 Profile  
analog_winter
Metalhead

Joined: Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:34 pm
Posts: 1184
PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:48 pm 
 

Here's my pretty much complete vest, I might change a few things around from time to time, but probably not much:
Image
Image

I'm kinda bummed though because I lost my Gilead Media pin sometime during Tyr's set Friday night.
_________________
discogs // last.fm // tshirtslayer
iAm wrote:
Oh god.

Please don't bring feels to Metal Archives. I'm content with nihilism.

Top
 Profile  
~Guest 132892
Wastelander

Joined: Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:18 am
Posts: 6349
PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:34 pm 
 

Nice, we have the same Lake of Blood patch. What's the one above the upper left pocket, though?

Top
 Profile  
analog_winter
Metalhead

Joined: Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:34 pm
Posts: 1184
PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:36 pm 
 

iAm wrote:
Nice, we have the same Lake of Blood patch. What's the one above the upper left pocket, though?


It's a Panopticon patch from the "...on the Subject of Mortality" box set.
_________________
discogs // last.fm // tshirtslayer
iAm wrote:
Oh god.

Please don't bring feels to Metal Archives. I'm content with nihilism.

Top
 Profile  
BoltTheGates
Metalhead

Joined: Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:45 pm
Posts: 743
Location: United States
PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:10 pm 
 

My updated vest:

Image

Image

Top
 Profile  
inhumanist
Metal freak

Joined: Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:09 pm
Posts: 5634
PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:36 pm 
 

The back is quite beautifully arranged I find. Patch layout really is an artform. Oh, and mo'fucking epic Asphyx patch :metal:
_________________
Under_Starmere wrote:
iHumanism: Philosophy phoned in.
Metantoine wrote:
If Summoning is the sugar of fantasy metal, is Manowar the bacon?

Top
 Profile  
Metantoine
Slave to Santa

Joined: Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:00 pm
Posts: 12030
Location: Montréal
PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:53 am 
 

It's simply great, man. These 4 backpatches are awesome! Well done!

I ordered a The Chasm patch and 2 pins (Electric Wizard and Asphyx's logo) for my future 2nd vest. I'm still in the process of choosing my backpatch(s), I'll probably use my Cathedral - FoE tshirt since it's so trashed. I should put some studs on it too.
_________________
caspian about CHAIRTHROWER wrote:
?????????

Metantoine's Magickal Realm

Top
 Profile  
GravityLapse
Metal newbie

Joined: Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:54 pm
Posts: 223
PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:02 am 
 

Also chiming in to commend BolttheGates aesthetic sense. Especially with the spikes surrounding the Bolt Thrower patch, nice touch.

Top
 Profile  
BoltTheGates
Metalhead

Joined: Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:45 pm
Posts: 743
Location: United States
PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:17 am 
 

Thank you all for your kind words.

To GravityLapse, I envisioned replicating what I did in the Bolt Thrower section on the other side with the Conqueror patch. I sewed on that patch, then started to add the studs. It was looking nowhere near as nice as the other side, so I gave up on that idea. I had the Incantation patch for another jacket, but decided it would look good underneath the Conqueror patch in that section. I'm quite satisfied with the asymmetry that that one studded section brings to the vest. It also brings more attention to the Bolt Thrower patch, which is one of my favorites.

Top
 Profile  
Orbliis
Metal newbie

Joined: Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:26 am
Posts: 35
Location: United States
PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 12:54 am 
 

About to start my first vest. I don't have anything planned out yet except for a Dissection back.

I think I might just do an "atmospheric" vest. Bands that take me to other worlds and places mentally. Dissection is one of those bands fortunately(Storm of the Lights Bane at least).

Sorry for the content-less bump.

Top
 Profile  
Drahkarg
Metal newbie

Joined: Sun Sep 30, 2012 5:13 pm
Posts: 56
Location: Calgary, Alberta
PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:20 am 
 

According to Canada Post, my primary shipment of patches will be here on Wednesday. However, I've noticed that they like to add a day on their predictions. So hopefully Tuesday!

For my battle jacket, I've decided to do something I think is kinda unique with it.

A few months ago, I got my hands on a surplus Canadian Forces load-bearing vest (no official UPC, and no IR coating so I can legally do whatever the smeg I want with it). CADPAT camo'd with dark green webbing and back MOLLE, 4 mag pouches, NV pouch, canteen pouch, etc. for airsoft. Not too long ago, I phased out the vest in favor of a lightweight belt. So, I decide to cut all the pouches except for the NV pouches clean off, and get it ready for my patches. Unfortunately, the back is far too narrow for a full sized back patch. I was hoping for a Reinkaos one, but it looks like I'm shit out of luck in that department!

Front and NV pouches
Spoiler: show
Image


Back and Sides
Spoiler: show
Image

On the back I'll have the Deus Est Mortuus baphomet patch and either the Slayer or Dissection patch.

This shipment will be the first of many, and probably the largest as well, considering I haven't been collecting patches. I haven't even had an interest in them until about a month ago. On the way I have...

A Deus Est Mortuus baphomet patch, a Carcass - Necroticism patch, a Children of Bodom logo patch, a Darkthrone Panzerfaust patch, a Death Spiritual Healing patch, a Pantera logo patch, a Mayhem Ordo ad Chao patch, a Meshuggah In Space patch, Dissection - Reinkaos, Korpiklanni - Happy Little Boozers, Amon Amarth - Viking Dog, Motorhead - Inferno, Rotting Christ - AEALO, In Flames logo, Job for a Cowboy - Flower, Cannibal Corpse - Kill, Slayer logo, and one I'm especially exited for... Strapping young Lad - Hell Yeah you Fucking Suck patch.

I also decided to pick up a Motorhead Snaggletooth pocket ashtray because, well why the hell not.

I'll post pictures when the order gets here, and then again as the vest progresses.
_________________
Lylusay Tateros Volt Sids Lucifer!
Last.fm
The Orgasmitron on Tumblr


Last edited by Drahkarg on Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:40 am, edited 2 times in total.
Top
 Profile  
Metantoine
Slave to Santa

Joined: Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:00 pm
Posts: 12030
Location: Montréal
PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:23 am 
 

Cool, dude. What's your backpatch? Are you gonna keep the sleeves? I ordered a The Chasm patch + 2 pins recently and I'm thinking of ordering 4 more soon, including a huge Gris patch. My 2nd vest will be finished before the winter, I hope, at least.
_________________
caspian about CHAIRTHROWER wrote:
?????????

Metantoine's Magickal Realm

Top
 Profile  
Headless_Cynic
Mallcore Kid

Joined: Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:40 pm
Posts: 12
Location: Germany
PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 6:14 am 
 

my old vest

Image

Top
 Profile  
Element_man
Metalhead

Joined: Tue Aug 30, 2005 2:37 am
Posts: 1021
Location: Vancouver, Canada
PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:58 am 
 

THIS just happened! :)

Image
_________________
Jeff Black
Heavy Metal Producer.
Gatekeeper
Heavy Metal. No new shit.
Encloaked
Dungeon Synth/Fantasy Ambient

Top
 Profile  
toxikwalts
Metal newbie

Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:55 am
Posts: 34
PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:43 am 
 

Vest 1
Image

Top
 Profile  
toxikwalts
Metal newbie

Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:55 am
Posts: 34
PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:07 am 
 

Vest 2
Image

Top
 Profile  
Drahkarg
Metal newbie

Joined: Sun Sep 30, 2012 5:13 pm
Posts: 56
Location: Calgary, Alberta
PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:40 pm 
 

My patches have arrived, and my battle jacket is now currently UNDER CONSTRUCTION! I should have made some decent progress by tonight, although I have to admit, I'm no seamstress :lol:
_________________
Lylusay Tateros Volt Sids Lucifer!
Last.fm
The Orgasmitron on Tumblr

Top
 Profile  
toxikwalts
Metal newbie

Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:55 am
Posts: 34
PostPosted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:02 am 
 

Drahkarg wrote:
My patches have arrived, and my battle jacket is now currently UNDER CONSTRUCTION! I should have made some decent progress by tonight, although I have to admit, I'm no seamstress :lol:


It's not difficult once you get the hang of it. Over and under a bunch of times, use black upholstery thread for durability and then tie it off with a knot at the end.

Top
 Profile  
GloomBlood
Mallcore Kid

Joined: Wed Sep 26, 2012 5:51 pm
Posts: 27
Location: United States
PostPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 1:31 am 
 

Just started this jacket, nothing special but here it is.

Image
Image

Top
 Profile  
Zerberus
Metalhead

Joined: Sun Mar 09, 2008 4:29 pm
Posts: 2308
Location: Denmark
PostPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:00 am 
 

I wish I was more into Morbosidad. I love their logo!
_________________
Listen to BONEJAMMER
crusty metalpunk for fans of skeleton warriors and machine guns

Top
 Profile  
satiros
Metal newbie

Joined: Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:25 am
Posts: 31
Location: Netherlands
PostPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:41 am 
 

finished the first vest over the summer, the black one is a current work in progress:

Image
Image
Image
Image

Top
 Profile  
FastAsAShark
Metal newbie

Joined: Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:28 pm
Posts: 80
Location: Canada
PostPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 11:13 pm 
 

Making some progress! Just got the Bathory, Darkthrone, And Beherit patches sewn on

Image

Image

Top
 Profile  
Young_Metalhead
Saanut kerran. Todistetusti.

Joined: Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:17 pm
Posts: 1516
Location: Mexico City
PostPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 12:37 am 
 

I have always wanted to do a denim jacket. I just don't have money to buy patches and I suck at sewing. Maybe we should include backpacks too? :lol:
Well, I did get a huge inverted cross patch, and will be sewed in the back. You know? The sunday jacket! If at least I was brave enough to get close to a church, it could do wonders.

:lol:

Top
 Profile  
~Guest 132892
Wastelander

Joined: Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:18 am
Posts: 6349
PostPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:27 am 
 

Sit in the back and light a cigarette when you do where it to one.

Top
 Profile  
Turtle_Factory
Metal newbie

Joined: Fri Oct 05, 2012 4:14 pm
Posts: 85
Location: Puerto Rico
PostPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:56 am 
 

I know this is going to sound corny, but sewing is actually pretty fun! And to think I learned how do so by sewing patches on my jacket. To anyone who has never even picked up a needle, do not despair. My first patch was a complete disaster. But you learn to get better.

I am currently working on a patch jacket but I feel it's too empty and sad to put here :( Also the lack of a back patch. I might put up pics when my order arrives! By the way, I love all the jackets/vests here. It's like someone said, good patchwork is really an art.
_________________
"If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, infinite." - William Blake

Top
 Profile  
Z0MBIE
Metalhead

Joined: Sun May 18, 2008 8:00 am
Posts: 1038
Location: Denmark
PostPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 1:46 pm 
 

Here's some pictures of my updated vest:

Image
Image
Image
Image
_________________
caspian wrote:
Lesson #0 in life: don't be a fucking retard.

childrenofthenight wrote:
Would you say you were touched by Satan's Almighty Penis?

Last.fm

Top
 Profile  
the_raytownian
Veteran

Joined: Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:09 am
Posts: 2562
PostPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 10:31 pm 
 

Image

lolwut.

I found that in searching for a Flames logo patch [ http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Flames/11532# ], and I thought it was funny, so I decided to pass it along. It doesn't even make sense... Are Korn a Power Metal band now or something? IDK...

Anyway, I had no luck finding a Flames patch, so does anyone know if there are any out there in the world?


Thanks.
_________________
Disgrace to the corpse of Metal Archives!

Top
 Profile  
the_raytownian
Veteran

Joined: Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:09 am
Posts: 2562
PostPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 10:44 pm 
 

Zerberus wrote:
I wish I was more into Morbosidad. I love their logo!

:ugh:

That's kind of a shallow reason to "want to like" something. Why not just get a Mutiilation patch, then? Looks like they took some inspiration from it... Like if Mutiilation's and Beherit's logos had a retarded baby together or something...
_________________
Disgrace to the corpse of Metal Archives!

Top
 Profile  
Stone69
Metalhead

Joined: Sat May 24, 2008 2:58 am
Posts: 432
Location: Filipinas
PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:54 am 
 

Image

Top
 Profile  
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Reply to topic Go to page Previous  1 ... 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 ... 88  Next


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: democracyiscringe, DonJonne and 35 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

  Print view
Jump to:  

Back to the Encyclopaedia Metallum


Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group