How To Sew On A Patch Onto A Leather Jacket

Recently joined a cool motorcycle club and want to sew a patch on your new leather jacket? Or do you want to do it for fun? Read on to find out how to sew a patch onto a leather jacket.

Sewing with leather does differ a little from that of other materials. The key is always to try stitching on a piece of scrap before sewing on the actual piece and making sure that your pattern is accurate for the piece you want to sew.

The main reason why this is so crucial is because once leather is stitched, any mistakes that require the stitch to be undone will weaken the leather, and holes will be left behind. Here is how to sew on a patch onto the jacket:

Prepa​​​​ring the surface

The first thing you need to do is get the surface of the leather jacket ready. It’s always a good idea to start with a clean slate.

You can use a small leather punch to make the holes so that you know exactly where you want to place the patch before sewing commences. Don’t forget to remove the liner first if your jacket has one.

Sew the Patch o​​​​n

Be sure to select an appropriate thread for the sewing process, in terms of color, size, and length. Once done, you are now ready to begin sewing the patch on, just as you do with other sewing processes.

Make sure that the thread is securely sewn into place when starting out. Then sew around the patch. Ensure that your stitches are kept small and tight in a way that the patch will remain in place and won’t come out easily.

This ensures that the patch stays on your jacket for as long as possible.

Review the​​​​​ Work

After sewing around the patch completely and the finishing touches put on the threading, the patch should be securely sewn onto the leather jacket.

Now that you have learned how to sew on a patch onto a leather jacket, you will be amazed how easy and fun it is to do it. The key to success is using the correct tools and taking your time to place the patch correctly.