Sewing into leather???

[333]

I just got my shiny new asf patch an was thinking of sewing on my jacket.
Has anyone done it yet???
does it affect the waterproofness of the jacket??
best ways etc???

any advice or suggestions would be helpful
thanks
333

[ozkat]

Your leather jacket isnt waterproof anyway, its covered in stitching. Have a look at it you goose. A bit more stitching wont make any difference.

[BANDITROD]

if all else fails give it to you missus she will do it

[Cruisecontrol]

Glue it on. Use a shoe goo that is flexible and scuff up the leather with a bit of 80 grit.

Sure beats sewing.


quote:Originally posted by ozkat

Your leather jacket isnt waterproof anyway, its covered in stitching. Have a look at it you goose. A bit more stitching wont make any difference.


Last time I checked my Goretex wet-weather gear is covered in stitching. It doesn't get anymore waterproof than that stuff...

[333]

well i can ride in pissing rain for 2 hours and keep a dry upper body. i consider that fucking waterproof.
i wasn't sure if there is some treatment shit on the stitching.
shoe goo might be a good idea.

[333]

well i can ride in pissing rain for 2 hours and keep a dry upper body. i consider that fucking waterproof.
i wasn't sure if there is some treatment shit on the stitching.
shoe goo might be a good idea.

be a man and nail it to ya chest

[Large]

quote:Originally posted by bladehunter

be a man and nail it to ya chest


Be a real man and staple it to your face

[JackTar]

quote:Originally posted by 333

well i can ride in pissing rain for 2 hours and keep a dry upper body. i consider that fucking waterproof.
i wasn't sure if there is some treatment shit on the stitching.
shoe goo might be a good idea.


We heard you the first time.

Use cable ties it will keep the magpies away.

[Azrael]

quote:Originally posted by Large


quote:Originally posted by bladehunter

be a man and nail it to ya chest


Be a real man and staple it to your face


Dont listen to these clowns, stick it to your forehead with a tentpeg.

[JackTar]

quote:Originally posted by Azrael


quote:Originally posted by Large


quote:Originally posted by bladehunter

be a man and nail it to ya chest


Be a real man and staple it to your face


Dont listen to these clowns, stick it to your forehead with a tentpeg.


Don't be ridiculous Tom we can't all wear the same shit to the next AFR.

BTW are you doing those mugs? Have I missed a thread?

[Azrael]

Yes, just tryin to price up ally vs stainless, we have new stainless suppliers and due all things economic the prices are still settling. Well that and we busy as fuck but i will get on to it mate.

[Blackkat]

use liquid nails,its water proof and won't itch like nails or stapples do.

[Fight_fan]

Back on topic...Yeh I got mine stitched to my jacket! Spoke to a guy that runs a saddlery (horse joint) n he did it 4 me! :D

[Bear]

Buy a heavy guage needle (you can get specific leather needles, a curved one will help) and also get a plastic thumb cap to help you push the needle through the leather. It's a tough job by hand but if you've got the right tools...

Check out a Lincraft shop.

Also, some patches have a glue back that will melt when heated up by an iron. So, the real deal is to iron the patch in place (just use heat - no steam and cover the patch with brown wrapping paper so the iron doesn't touch the patch directly), then when it's stuck in place, stitch the edges.

If you don't stitch the edges, they'll catch when you brush up against things and pull the patch off.

[Brodie]

I dont think my dog is going to like any of those ideas at all...let alone sit still while I iron my patch to her...... i think i have to go back to my makine her a cape idea. lol.

[Weaselman]

just buy a vest...

no it isnt a try hard biker thing.
Not only does it give you a place to put patches and badges and other shit it offer extra protection in a crash

[333]

thanks for the help guys. might get around to it soon.
saddelry idea sounds good. let some other poor bastard do it.
fight fan how much did he charge??? and does any extra water seep in??
might ask the missus to go to lincraft. they'll probably think i'm there to rob the joint

[Brodie]

quote:Originally posted by Weaselman

just buy a vest...

no it isnt a try hard biker thing.
Not only does it give you a place to put patches and badges and other shit it offer extra protection in a crash


it's definately a try hard biker thing....what are you on about???

I have seen your vest. Its not attractive, and i dont care if you have seen my ass and it's not attractiove either!!!

You choose to wear that vest!!!!!! HMMMMMMM :D[:p]

[Zed14]

use a needle and sew it with waxed dental floss then the thread wont rot. :) or see phil at hiside leather at 20 cripps st salisbury in bris he will have it on in a minute.