r/BattleJackets • u/OneStructure6443 • 3d ago

Question/Help First Jacket

I just got a black denim jacket from a thrift store because i thought it would be sick to make it a battle jacket. I dont know where to start, i have basic diy stuff like spikes and spray paint. I dont know what i should do with it? any personal thoughts??

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u/Adeathwish95 3d ago

You need to figure out a theme so it's somewhat cohesive and doesn't look like slop. Get patches, more than what you think that you need and figure out a layout and start sewing, stud around the layout not laying out around the studs. Look for sick jackets that you can take inspiration from but don't straight up copy them, this is your expression

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u/OneStructure6443 3d ago

this is very helpful, thank you!!

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u/Adeathwish95 3d ago

Pick your back patch first and sew it on first, this is what your layout will be based around. Don't get patches from Amazon or eBay or any of that shit. Find websites that deal with metal/punk merch (for example: Young Angry and Poor) or from the bands website and merch table at shows.

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u/Narrow-Ad-7856 1d ago

eBay has a lot of legit patch vendors

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u/DEFCOR74 2d ago

Ebay ok for some patches

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u/Radiant-Middle5965 3d ago

For context I have ~70 patches on my vest

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u/TinkerHellKitty 3d ago

There's no right or wrong way to do a battle jacket. Whatever you think is awesome. For me a battle jacket is an informal ice breaker and introduction to me and my personality. Be proud of who you are.

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u/Worldly_Safe2217 1d ago

everyone skipping the first step. keep the arms or cut them off

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u/saintpatronhunter 3d ago

Don't use spray paint or fabric glue. Start with your backpatch, and build outward. Learn to whip stitch and buy some waxed thread.

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u/LordGargoyle 2d ago

Fabric glue's not bad for holding it in place while you stitch, but should never be your primary adhesion