{"id":63639,"date":"2021-09-02T20:27:38","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T10:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=63639"},"modified":"2021-09-02T20:27:38","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T10:27:38","slug":"refashion-vintage-patch-denim-jacket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/refashion-vintage-patch-denim-jacket\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Vintage Patch Denim Jacket Refashion"},"content":{"rendered":"

Customize a denim jacket with a cool collection of sew-on patches that reflect your hobbies and interests. Your unique patch denim jacket<\/strong> is sure to become a favourite eye-catching garment that is fun to wear.<\/p>\n

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Whenever I’m op-shopping (thrifting) I always make a beeline for the craft supply section. Often I’ll find a decent amount of embroidery thread, zippers, and when I’m very lucky, vintage souvenir patches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Being a lover of all things vintage and a self confessed travel tragic, I can’t pass up a cool vintage travel patch, the more obscure the better.<\/p>\n

Over the years I’ve accumulated quite a big collection, and until recently they were just gathering dust in my craft room. <\/p>\n

Then I stumbled on this amazing jacket<\/a> via Pinterest and I knew just what to do with all of my patches.<\/p>\n

As well as the travel themed patches, I also purchased a few fun patches that elicit nostalgia for things I enjoyed as a kid, and that reflect my nerdy obsession with all things Star Trek (TNG onwards – not the original series).<\/p>\n

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I didn’t have a suitable denim jacket to sew my patches onto, so I searched and searched my local op-shops until I found this one at a second hand clothing stall in the Chapel st Bazaar.<\/p>\n

It’s a men’s denim jacket, which has a slightly oversized look. Perfect for throwing over a chunky knit, and the larger surface area means I can fit lots more patches on there.<\/p>\n

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I’ve got a few cutesy patches left over that Emma has earmarked for her own patch denim jacket. We’re going to be patch jacket twins!<\/p>\n

Where to find cool patches<\/h2>\n

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If you are looking to quickly amass a collection of new and vintage patches<\/a> for your own denim jacket, my best suggestion is taking a look on Etsy<\/a> and Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Etsy has a fun range of patches created by independent artists and designers, as well as some original vintage patches<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I picked up a few of my favourite ones pictured below from Etsy, including some cool Star Trek patches from a store that specializes in Sci-Fi Patches and pins.<\/p>\n

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Shop Etsy for these sew on patches – Rainbow eye<\/a>, Cheshire Cat<\/a>, Zodiac Patch<\/a>, Totoro Patch (sold out), ST:TNG Communicator<\/a>, Star Trek Voyager Patch<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

Amazon<\/a> has a big range of fairly inexpensive patches, including bulk lots of 10-50 piece random assortments<\/a>, if you don’t mind a surprise.<\/p>\n

I’ve collected most of my patches over many years, and they are mainly from op-shops, thrift stores and vintage stores. Generally I find them in the section with sewing and craft supplies.<\/p>\n

A few vintage patches were generously gifted to me by a friend who collected them on her travels as a teen in the 80’s and 90s. How cool! I wish I’d bought a few patches on my own travels when I was younger, but I collected enamel pins instead.<\/p>\n

More fun ways to use your patches:<\/strong><\/p>\n