Thanks so much for this tutorial! I've been wanting to make a battle jacket, but have ZERO knowledge about sewing, so I've just been putting it off. Many tutorials I've seen in the past assume you have some sewing experience, so it was nice that instead you broke down the steps in a simple way for someone who is a total newb. 🖤
I've honestly never sewn anything in my LIFE and finally getting into punk now that im comfortable enough to express myself however I want. Thank you for teaching adult infants like me 😅
Loved metal since I was a young teen, I'm 42 now and finally starting work on my first ever battle vest! Many thanks, awesome vid, you made it look easy.
@@mcdjames666 Same here, got an awesome Kreator back patch waiting to arrive. It's funny that my first sewing experience begins with probably the most awkward patch. Really need to do it to start tying the design together though.
same, dude. i'm over here obtaining patches from all my favorite bands and assembling a vest because i'm 35 and got laid off from my big corporation job. it's midlife crisis time! i'm super glad the world of youtube will show me how to sew, but a punk rock person showing me how to do a punk rock vest is fantastic. i'm doing a metalhead vest, but i'm convinced it's the same thing.
@@joshuabeaman2727 It's definitely the same. Those fratricidal wars of the subgenres are silly to look back on. I'm 40 so a little older than you, but you probably remember the death metal crowd absolutely despising the black metal crowd. Hardcore and punk kids always squabbling. Certainly glad that history is behind us, it was beyond petty.
@@HermitGhost at this age, none of the arguments matter. it's just music, you either like it or you don't. my punk rock friends also love metal. my metalhead friends also listen to punk rock. the wars between metal, punk, and other genres is for the young people to care about. we also listen to random instrumentals. and i love a good authentic classic piano piece.
Funny as someone in the same age group (just turned 40) decided to finally make a vest. Boss gave me an old denim jacket and the light bulb went on and now I'm ocllecting patches from all my concerts I'm going to and ones I'd been to in the past.
Yeah, thanks for this. Been sitting on a pile of patches for a while and decided to finally get off of my ass and put them on my denim jacket. Much appreciation from some middle-aged dude in NJ (that refuses to grow up). 😀
Really simple tutorial about a simple thing, but you made it so calming and professional. Really appreciate this. Now I'mma go ruin some vests because I think I can actually do this, haha
Such a simple tutorial but oh so needed 😅 Haven't sown anything in 20 years but now I'm planning on making my first battle jacket! Wanted one since I was a teenager but hey, 30yo dads can pull them off too! ....right guys?
Thanks a lot, this feels like when i started studding my jacket for the first time, a beginning of a new journey through making a piece of clothing feel personal, have a good day
I would advise to actually start sewing from the outside of the jacket inward, so the knot of the thread ends up underneath the patch, between it and the fabric. This means you have to do an extra stitch, but the knot is protected from being rubbed against inside and thus weakening over time. If you're really fancy, you can try and put the final knot on the outside aswell, underneath the edge of the patch, but that is tricky to do and if you use a thick thread, hiding it might not work as well.
I’ve been ironing patches for years due to being too intimidated by sewing, I was super happy to find your video, thank you! Also just realized that I recognize you from around town! I’ve always wondered what bands you listen to so this was a fun little find!
I wasn't looking for this, just came across it in my feed since I've been watching some beginner sewing videos, and I'm glad I did! You're very nice, provide easy to follow and succinct instructions. The kickass style and gorgeous makeup are a bonus 🤍
Thanks for sharing! I'm slowly building up some cute patches myself, and once I get them onto my black denim jacket, I'm definitely using embroidery thread to put them on. I agree with you on iron on patches, it kinda scares me because I'd be the type of person to want to move them or maybe even relocate onto a new jacket. Definitely something I'd like to share on my own channel!
I've always wanted to do up my Levi's jacket, and I have hard rock patches from all the way back in 1993 to the 2010's so this tutorial really helps me understand a simpler way to do it. Thank you very much Madi.
This was a huge help! I already own an obscene amount of embroidery floss so all I had to buy for sewing supplies was thicker needles. Plus I’ve been able to coordinate the thread with the patches.
Hi, Madi. Thanks for your sewing tips! I wasn't sure about what to do with iron-ons, and hadn't considered that the adhesive could prove to be a problem later if I wanted to move the patch, or the issue with peeling. I didn't know about embroidery thread as opposed to, I guess, regular sewing thread, so the embroidery thread looks like an excellent option. Also, I don't know if you're into this, but I hope I may wish you a Merry Krampusnacht!
You have good taste, I normally bring my vest to the oriental lady who does a fantastic job but charges $5 per patch. Your video has encouraged me to do my own stitching
don't know why, but I assumed embroidery thread wouldn't be very durable. (I'm secretly a gremlin that rolls around in the woods. my jacket needs to withstand Troubles.) I've been using upholstery thread, which is fine, but a bit limited in color choice! so thanks for this! you've got a great way of teaching.
I like to use opposite color thread of my border, usually a color thats in the patch. Really makes it jump out. Thinking of trying glow in the dark thread
Thank you. I have a battle vest with some band patches on it a friend gave me but found something I want to it and figured I'd sew it on instead of applying fabric glue.
Great Video, you make it look so easy. I've done some jackets and vest in the past but I always just used regular thread. I can't wait to try your way and get started on a new battle vest. Stay cool and Creepy! 🤘💀🤘
Thank you so much for making this video I forgot how to sell patches it's been so many years, oh and instead of dental floss this time I'm using triple thread
Ty, was going to do it on a expensive jacket I Was given but I think I'll just keep it as is and try sew onto a cheaper leather jacket just to try rather than damaging it
Metalhead here. Im Getting back into goth and emo attire ( was abit mixed goth/emo in highschool) then went into the metal scene last2 yearsof h s . I didn't realize goth have battle vests too
First and foremost welcome back! I feel like you have been gone forever!! Second I love this video. I’m all into patches and I do use thread (black thread to be exact) because I love sewing. I’ve never used a glued on patch before is it easier then sewing? Btw your leather jacket is so rad!!!!! Keep being awesome 🖤🦇
I know this is an old video but I'm a 17 year old metalhead starting a vest cause I have a bunch of concerts lined up and have already been to a couple. I NEED to know where you got those cd racks. Also if you're looking for thicker thread I've found that the most durable is upholstery thread. Doesn't look quite as good but holds up very very well
Love you jackets! Also love your Grim Reaper patch and all of your rings. I've done several denim jackets and vests but have yet to tackle any leather. Mainly because I can't find a cool leather jacket that is the right size at a good price.
Well my manifesting finally paid off, I walked into a local flea market today and what's the first thing I see but an old school looking leather jacket just like I'd been dreaming of. I check to see if it fits and it does then I check to see if I can afford it and I can. So naturally I got it. The only flaw to the jacket is the inside pocket needs some restitching. But I am so happy!!! 😃
Cool patches you have on your vest. Just a heads up on your leather jacket, your Myrkur logo is missing a letter... Good thing you can fix it by painting it over and on again.
I often buy them at local curiosity shops and little places like that, a few are from various etsy shops, and a few of my more expensive ones are from etah love :)
Should a diffrent knot be done for normal sewing thread since its much thinner or would you always recommend embroydery thread (it looked super cool!)? I tried with normal sewing thread and it just followed with the needle through the jacket up. If normal thread what size?
You can try knotting it up extra thick, but if that still doesn’t work I’d do a tiny stitch and loop the needle through it so that it stays and doesn’t need to depend on a knot. Hopefully that all made sense lol
@@MadiDanger Thanks! Forgot to reply haha, this helped a lot! Also does it matter whether you go back down on the outside of the patch or slightly under it?
Damn I've tried to do this about ten times and can figure out how to start it and end it so it doesn't unravel and come off and wow it's frustrating! you do the the knot so quickly and make it look it so easy but it's not! I might need to do a class or something for this because I've seen about four tutorials. not to mention it doesn't help my Hand eye coordination is terrible!
How does the stiching unravel? If you can basically pull the thread through the entire thing after you're done the knot probably isn't big enough. Maybe try some yarn for knitting. Good luck
Thanks so much for this tutorial! I've been wanting to make a battle jacket, but have ZERO knowledge about sewing, so I've just been putting it off. Many tutorials I've seen in the past assume you have some sewing experience, so it was nice that instead you broke down the steps in a simple way for someone who is a total newb. 🖤
I've honestly never sewn anything in my LIFE and finally getting into punk now that im comfortable enough to express myself however I want. Thank you for teaching adult infants like me 😅
Loved metal since I was a young teen, I'm 42 now and finally starting work on my first ever battle vest! Many thanks, awesome vid, you made it look easy.
In the same boat as you!! Got to start this back patch, going to take hours haha
@@mcdjames666 Same here, got an awesome Kreator back patch waiting to arrive. It's funny that my first sewing experience begins with probably the most awkward patch. Really need to do it to start tying the design together though.
Just ordered a bunch of patches for my midlife crisis and forgot I have no idea how to sew. I think I can handle this. Thank you!
You’ve got this!
same, dude. i'm over here obtaining patches from all my favorite bands and assembling a vest because i'm 35 and got laid off from my big corporation job. it's midlife crisis time! i'm super glad the world of youtube will show me how to sew, but a punk rock person showing me how to do a punk rock vest is fantastic. i'm doing a metalhead vest, but i'm convinced it's the same thing.
@@joshuabeaman2727 It's definitely the same. Those fratricidal wars of the subgenres are silly to look back on. I'm 40 so a little older than you, but you probably remember the death metal crowd absolutely despising the black metal crowd. Hardcore and punk kids always squabbling. Certainly glad that history is behind us, it was beyond petty.
@@HermitGhost at this age, none of the arguments matter. it's just music, you either like it or you don't. my punk rock friends also love metal. my metalhead friends also listen to punk rock. the wars between metal, punk, and other genres is for the young people to care about. we also listen to random instrumentals. and i love a good authentic classic piano piece.
Funny as someone in the same age group (just turned 40) decided to finally make a vest. Boss gave me an old denim jacket and the light bulb went on and now I'm ocllecting patches from all my concerts I'm going to and ones I'd been to in the past.
Yeah, thanks for this. Been sitting on a pile of patches for a while and decided to finally get off of my ass and put them on my denim jacket. Much appreciation from some middle-aged dude in NJ (that refuses to grow up). 😀
Really simple tutorial about a simple thing, but you made it so calming and professional. Really appreciate this. Now I'mma go ruin some vests because I think I can actually do this, haha
So glad my improvised method as a teenager turned out to be the "correct" way😅
Probably the best video about sewing a patch, good thing tailor I went wanted a lot of money for sewing 10 patches so I have needle and thread at home
You’re such a beast and lifesaver i knitted some swatches and wanted to flair my pants and u made it eaaazyyy thanks
I saw quite a few videos about sewing patches and yours is by far the most simple and to the point tutorial that i found. Really apprecaite it.
Thank you! I’m so happy to hear it 🖤
@@MadiDanger Your very welcome. Just subscribed to you channel, many cool videos. :)
Such a simple tutorial but oh so needed 😅 Haven't sown anything in 20 years but now I'm planning on making my first battle jacket! Wanted one since I was a teenager but hey, 30yo dads can pull them off too! ....right guys?
Absolutely! 🤘 you're never too old to rock a kick ass jacket. It's not like 30 is old anyway.
" there's not really a wrong way to do this"
You underestimate my power 😞
Thanks a lot, this feels like when i started studding my jacket for the first time, a beginning of a new journey through making a piece of clothing feel personal, have a good day
Broken down so well and easy! I’m hittin’ my punk stride with this one! 😤
This is the most wholesome video I’ve seen in a long time.
Nice!.
Thanks for the lesson 🤘
@@kyahblack3445 awwww thank you, ofc! 😁🤘🏻
I would advise to actually start sewing from the outside of the jacket inward, so the knot of the thread ends up underneath the patch, between it and the fabric. This means you have to do an extra stitch, but the knot is protected from being rubbed against inside and thus weakening over time.
If you're really fancy, you can try and put the final knot on the outside aswell, underneath the edge of the patch, but that is tricky to do and if you use a thick thread, hiding it might not work as well.
I’ve been ironing patches for years due to being too intimidated by sewing, I was super happy to find your video, thank you! Also just realized that I recognize you from around town! I’ve always wondered what bands you listen to so this was a fun little find!
I wasn't looking for this, just came across it in my feed since I've been watching some beginner sewing videos, and I'm glad I did! You're very nice, provide easy to follow and succinct instructions. The kickass style and gorgeous makeup are a bonus 🤍
As an old lady punk myself, i can confirm the dental floss. ProTip: swipe or buy some upholstery thread.
this made it a lot less intimidating to do myself. and good to learn there's embroidery thread.
Thanks for sharing! I'm slowly building up some cute patches myself, and once I get them onto my black denim jacket, I'm definitely using embroidery thread to put them on. I agree with you on iron on patches, it kinda scares me because I'd be the type of person to want to move them or maybe even relocate onto a new jacket. Definitely something I'd like to share on my own channel!
Punks🤝Scouts
I have a battle vest and I love adding new patches. Didn’t think of embroidery thread so I’ll be using that now and stitching over my patches!
Thank you for keeping it simple, you saved my life🙏 (not literally)
I've always wanted to do up my Levi's jacket, and I have hard rock patches from all the way back in 1993 to the 2010's so this tutorial really helps me understand a simpler way to do it. Thank you very much Madi.
This was a huge help! I already own an obscene amount of embroidery floss so all I had to buy for sewing supplies was thicker needles. Plus I’ve been able to coordinate the thread with the patches.
Hey! I’m new to punk scene, old to the sewing scene. The stitch you are doing is called a whip stitch! Love ur work :)
i was wondering about all the different stitches and their names!! i know some are more reliable? i think?
Hi, Madi. Thanks for your sewing tips! I wasn't sure about what to do with iron-ons, and hadn't considered that the adhesive could prove to be a problem later if I wanted to move the patch, or the issue with peeling. I didn't know about embroidery thread as opposed to, I guess, regular sewing thread, so the embroidery thread looks like an excellent option. Also, I don't know if you're into this, but I hope I may wish you a Merry Krampusnacht!
Thanks for this! I’m making my first patch jacket for my first Metallica concert, and I was getting really stressed about how I was gonna do this.
@@LeastInsaneUtsu-PFan I hope it’s helped!
@@MadiDangerjust put on the first patch- went on really well. Worked absolutely perfectly
@@LeastInsaneUtsu-PFan So happy to hear it! 🤘🏻
I'll eventually gather the patience and courage to put all the patches I've collected over the years into a battle jacket! Love your videos!
This helped me sew on my 2023 world series patch to my Texas Rangers jersey "hellyeah"
I usually use the transparent plastic thread for security and then do funky stitching with some embroidery thread
Literally the best tutorial out there love this
Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial! Just sewed my first patch onto my first battle vest. Thanks again
Hell yeah I’m so happy it helped!
From the other patches, it looks like a blanket stitch. Also good for buttons.
Thank you now I know how to sew the Iron Maiden patch for my dad's surprise battle vest!🖤
Thanks to you I had my first set ready just in time for a gig, you're the best 🤘🏼
You have good taste, I normally bring my vest to the oriental lady who does a fantastic job but charges $5 per patch. Your video has encouraged me to do my own stitching
you don’t know how much u helped me…THANK YOU
don't know why, but I assumed embroidery thread wouldn't be very durable. (I'm secretly a gremlin that rolls around in the woods. my jacket needs to withstand Troubles.) I've been using upholstery thread, which is fine, but a bit limited in color choice! so thanks for this! you've got a great way of teaching.
Ur video helped me sow my patches thanks 🤘🏻 been avoiding doing it for ages
Oh my god thank you I wanted to learn how to sew patches to start my battlejacket 🖤
Thank you scary goth woman
I was just thinking about you, thank you for this how to ! Made it super easy to understand. I think I got a new project to finish!
Damn those patches are so sick I want them so bad!
A fun and useful tutorial. I'm too auld and lazy to sew patches. I take all my sewing to an awesome tailor's shop: Tailor To Go!
Very helpful, thank you! I needed to sew a couple of patches myself and glad I saw this video.
I like to use opposite color thread of my border, usually a color thats in the patch. Really makes it jump out. Thinking of trying glow in the dark thread
I use spray adhesive on the backs of my patches so they stick in place until I'm done sewing.
Can you come over and help me?
💀💀💀
@@manuschulz1761ong funny asf
☠️
😂
I haven’t laughed out loud at a comment in a while thanks 😂
This was good to know because I have a bunch of band patches that I don't know what to do with 😅
Thank you for this. Starting my first battle jacket
Thank you. I have a battle vest with some band patches on it a friend gave me but found something I want to it and figured I'd sew it on instead of applying fabric glue.
Jesus, thought that was a young Winona Ryder there. Great vid
That’s what I thought!! 😂
Thanks so much for the help very easy to understand. Also didn’t know old school punks used dental floss that’s awesome
Hello Madi. Thank you for the video and helping this old man to complete a battle vest. I hope you are doing well.
Great Video, you make it look so easy. I've done some jackets and vest in the past but I always just used regular thread. I can't wait to try your way and get started on a new battle vest.
Stay cool and Creepy! 🤘💀🤘
I just got my first Iron Maiden patch and I can’t wait to sew it on
Hell yeah! 🤘🏻
Thank you for this tutorial! have so many patches i wanted to use but never really knew how lol
Great video! Just what i needed for a first timer 😁
Got my vest got a few patches gonna buy some more soon can’t wait to make my vest
Thank you so much for making this video I forgot how to sell patches it's been so many years, oh and instead of dental floss this time I'm using triple thread
thanks to this video i finally got my first patch done thanks
This woman is awesome.
Ty, was going to do it on a expensive jacket I Was given but I think I'll just keep it as is and try sew onto a cheaper leather jacket just to try rather than damaging it
Love your IG page and content in general! Keep up the amazing work! Cheers! 🍻
Metalhead here. Im Getting back into goth and emo attire ( was abit mixed goth/emo in highschool) then went into the metal scene last2 yearsof h s . I didn't realize goth have battle vests too
First and foremost welcome back! I feel like you have been gone forever!!
Second I love this video. I’m all into patches and I do use thread (black thread to be exact) because I love sewing.
I’ve never used a glued on patch before is it easier then sewing?
Btw your leather jacket is so rad!!!!!
Keep being awesome 🖤🦇
Iron on patches are easier, but imo don’t look as good and are not as durable in the long run
Nice tutorial. I think you forgot the 'k' in the Myrkur logo, tho.
LOL you’re right! Idk how no one else has seemed to point that at so far 😂
Luckily that’s a super easy logo to fix
It's that easy? I've been avoiding doing this for so long and that's all there is to it!? hahaha Great video, thanks!
Yep not too bad!
Candlemass based
I got a candlemass back patch
I got some iron on patches for a new backpack and I don't fw that adhesive stuff so thx for the tutorial
so authentic and helpful thank you a lot
omg your hair is stunning
Thank you!
Very Helpful always had them done or mom sewed them for me when i was in high school lol 😂
I know this is an old video but I'm a 17 year old metalhead starting a vest cause I have a bunch of concerts lined up and have already been to a couple. I NEED to know where you got those cd racks. Also if you're looking for thicker thread I've found that the most durable is upholstery thread. Doesn't look quite as good but holds up very very well
@@slay-gd7zc I got them all used and put them together from family members, thrift stores, and eBay!
@@MadiDanger I swear I see them all over the place but can never find them online😭
Thanks a lot. Since my Amon BP is slowly coming of, this was super helpfull!!!!
love the myrkur logo
Informative Video, Thanks ^_^
Incredible belt
Nice Sisters of Suffocation and Children of Bodom patches!
@@samuelflores6825 thanks!
Long time no see! As always, amazing work, and I really love the setting and design you chose for the video. ^^ 🖤🕸️
Thank you so much! 🖤
Thanks a lot for this. For some reason I thought it would be a lot more complicated 😂
Love you jackets! Also love your Grim Reaper patch and all of your rings. I've done several denim jackets and vests but have yet to tackle any leather. Mainly because I can't find a cool leather jacket that is the right size at a good price.
Finding a good leather jacket can be such a challenge!
@@MadiDanger I agree. By the way what size do you wear for t-shirts, denim vest and denim jackets. I might have some items I could send you. :)
thrifting is your best shot!! fingers crossed you’ll find a cool one soon
@@silllyirl Thanks! :)
Well my manifesting finally paid off, I walked into a local flea market today and what's the first thing I see but an old school looking leather jacket just like I'd been dreaming of. I check to see if it fits and it does then I check to see if I can afford it and I can. So naturally I got it. The only flaw to the jacket is the inside pocket needs some restitching. But I am so happy!!! 😃
Could you do another one but twice as slow on the knots
There is an option to slow down RUclips videos, but really any knot works (you don’t need to do the same knot I did)
I have a degree in chemistry and nothing in that 4 years was as difficult as this. :')
Thanks for teaching me how to sew 👍
Thank you for the tutorial and I love your jacket!
You’re welcome and thank you!
I dislike getting poked by pins, I usually glue my patches down first to hold them in place as I sew.
You can use thimbles
Cool patches you have on your vest. Just a heads up on your leather jacket, your Myrkur logo is missing a letter... Good thing you can fix it by painting it over and on again.
Yeah it’s already been fixed for a while lol
Late to the vid but...
Candlemass 🤘
Great video thanks! Can you tell me where do you buy your rings and bracelets 🙂
Cheers x
I often buy them at local curiosity shops and little places like that, a few are from various etsy shops, and a few of my more expensive ones are from etah love :)
@@MadiDanger thanks! They are so cool !
Should a diffrent knot be done for normal sewing thread since its much thinner or would you always recommend embroydery thread (it looked super cool!)? I tried with normal sewing thread and it just followed with the needle through the jacket up. If normal thread what size?
You can try knotting it up extra thick, but if that still doesn’t work I’d do a tiny stitch and loop the needle through it so that it stays and doesn’t need to depend on a knot. Hopefully that all made sense lol
@@MadiDanger Thanks! Forgot to reply haha, this helped a lot! Also does it matter whether you go back down on the outside of the patch or slightly under it?
Damn I've tried to do this about ten times and can figure out how to start it and end it so it doesn't unravel and come off and wow it's frustrating! you do the the knot so quickly and make it look it so easy but it's not! I might need to do a class or something for this because I've seen about four tutorials. not to mention it doesn't help my Hand eye coordination is terrible!
How does the stiching unravel? If you can basically pull the thread through the entire thing after you're done the knot probably isn't big enough. Maybe try some yarn for knitting. Good luck
i hear diamond head, see a nocturnal logo ,cool!
thank you so much!! i’m about to make my first one in like a week so this helped a ton!!
Can’t wait to start doing this!
Dental floss? Damn didn't know that
Awesome tutorial! What brands were the leather jacket and the denim jacket? I'm having trouble finding good kinds. Thanks!
Levi is great for demin jackets
I loved this! Great info and you answered all my questions!
So happy to hear it!