Stitching patches onto a textile jacket?

[Staffy]

I've got a dri-rider textile jacket - you know the usual ones with a little foam armour built in around the shoulders, etc. I've got a couple of patches that I thought it was about time to sew on (including my esteemed DTT Australia patch ;D ) but I'm just wondering how others have gone sewing these suckers on. Normally with a shirt or something the thread goes through fine, doesn't break anything, and you don't need to worry about the shirt staying waterproof either. Any thoughts on this?

 

[djelliott]

I usually use patch glue on mine and then use one of those curved needles to pop a few stitches in there to keep it from tearing off.


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[Staffy]

Patch glue? Never heard of it. I'll have to look that up. The glue holds up alright does it?

 

[Kanticoy]

Kinda like this Staffy.

http://www.amazon.com/Patch-Attach-Permanent-Adhesive/dp/B001D4CYP6

It works well, but the corners will lift. As far as retaining the waterproofing on your jacket, I always come back over the back side of the jacket where the stitches come through with seam sealer. It will keep you nice and dry no problems because it seals the puncture in the waterproof membrane and it's just like new. I also use it on backpacking tents where the seams are etc. I think that's what it's actually made for.

http://www.amazon.com/Seam-Grip-Sealer-Outdoor-Repair/dp/B0057QCXGG/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1323473910&sr=1-1

edit....
Where can I get my hands on a DTT Australia patch? I want one for my DTT patch collection I've got building on my jacket. I'd be glad to buy/trade for other patches!!!

 

[Staffy]

The only issue with that second product is I'd be stitching just through the top layer, which is the jacket material. Under theat is a cotton/polyester lining which I wouldn't be stitching through so I wouldn't be able to apply that stuff.

Would the glue be strong enough to hold on its own for a round patch?

 

[Kanticoy]

Oh got ya, the liner doesn't come out. I've been there before it makes it a PITA.

But on a textile jacket I think it will hold it just fine. The leather creates a problem, because the patch adhesive doesn't bind to it the way that it does to the textile material. I think you'll be good.

 

[Staffy]

I've been thinking another alternative might be to stitch it to a self adhesive vinyl patch repair which sticks with heat or pressure, trim around the outside and then stick that on. They hold really well when you put some weight on 'em while they set. My goretex patch on my jacket is still holding and that's inside the sleeve so it takes some wear.