stroker
stroker PowerDork
4/19/23 2:50 p.m.

I have a surplus German police black leather motorcycle jacket I acquired cheap when I worked at MidwayUSA.  I really like it, but it has "POLIZEI" across the back and I'm thinking of having an embroidered patch stitched over it if I can find one large enough (~18" to 20" wide).   Has anyone here had custom patches embroidered?  Suggestions?

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
4/19/23 9:06 p.m.

Two words:

GaryC83
GaryC83 Reader
4/19/23 11:13 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

Lol.

On a serious note...try Etsy. Tons of people with commercial 10 needles and such that can knock that out for you. 

 These guys have popped up. Never used them, but they appear to have pretty decent reviews over there. 

https://www.makemypatch.com/

John Welsh
John Welsh Mod Squad
4/20/23 8:54 a.m.

In reply to stroker :

Change the Polizei patch to a patch that says Police might get you arrested by those who really wear that patch.

Change to a patch like this might get you killed by those who really wear that patch...

stroker
stroker PowerDork
4/20/23 10:28 a.m.

In reply to John Welsh :

I was thinking of a classic "Moto Guzzi" logo.  Can't find one wide enough...

68TR250
68TR250 HalfDork
9/14/23 5:31 p.m.

" POLITE "

A buddy of mine in high school had a Plymouth Fury III and always talked about getting stickers with POLITE on them.  It was the early 70's and the PA State Police drove Fury IIIs.

P3PPY
P3PPY GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
10/10/23 6:03 p.m.

I want a patch of a canoe

P3PPY
P3PPY GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
10/10/23 6:07 p.m.

Also, this reminds me of maybe my first thread on the forum (post 2007, that is)

Patching Up My Car

AClockworkGarage
AClockworkGarage Dork
10/11/23 3:32 a.m.

If you don't want people to think you're a cop there is really only one choice.

camopaint0707
camopaint0707 Reader
10/11/23 8:22 a.m.

I've found a few vendors on ebay are pretty good at custom patches.

QuasiMofo (John Brown)
QuasiMofo (John Brown) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/27/23 1:14 p.m.

Might I suggest a German translation of "Fornicate the" to go with the existing rozzers badging?

P3PPY
P3PPY GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
12/27/23 1:39 p.m.

Maybe a canoe badge?

914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
1/7/24 8:32 a.m.

A Canoe may have coughed this back to the top, but I can help.  My son's company was looking to have their logo sewn on tote bags to give to Reps.  Average cost in NYC was $1200, Ian's first job was at TShirt Graphics when he was in high school.  He contacted them and they did a very nice job on 10 bags for $400.

Hungary Bill (Forum Supporter)
Hungary Bill (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/17/24 7:26 a.m.

Canoe sunk.

GameboyRMH
GameboyRMH GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
4/17/24 2:22 p.m.
P3PPY said:

I want a patch of a canoe

stuart in mn
stuart in mn MegaDork
4/17/24 2:35 p.m.

You could go full George Michael:

Floating Doc (Forum Supporter)
Floating Doc (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
6/14/24 7:02 a.m.

I didn't read this thread when it was first posted. 
 

No problem, it keeps floating to the top. 
 

Crxpilot
Crxpilot HalfDork
6/14/24 8:16 a.m.

Can always ask AI for help with design ideas.  Here's Gemini's idea of my CRX prompt.

P3PPY
P3PPY GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
11/14/24 6:26 a.m.

De-patch an inflatable canoe and it will sink!

Paris Van Gorder
Paris Van Gorder Associate editor
11/14/24 9:46 a.m.

I get alot of my patches from small business. I used to use ETSY alot but found out they take a large percentage of profit from the actual business owners so if you can, try to purchase directly from the business, its normally cheaper too. 

I have been trying to find the perfect jacket to put my collection of patches on. It's been a struggle, so suggestions are welcome. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
11/14/24 9:51 a.m.

In reply to Paris Van Gorder :

Battle vest.

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