Embroidered Biker Patches Blog

If we suddenly ran out of gasoline and there was no other way to power your motorcycle, what would you do? You could walk where you needed to go. You could get yourself a bicycle. But maybe the best solution would be to start riding a horse. Think about it.



Back in the day, you could hitch up a team of horses and pull a wagon or you could jump on your own horse and gallop away. The only difference today is that our horses are mechanical. They run on gasoline instead of hay.



Why bring all of this up? Because we just started carrying a brand-new back patch perfect for bikers who are into cowboys, horses, and rodeos. We call it the Cowboy on Horse large jacket patch. You don't necessarily have to be a biker to wear it on your jacket, but it would make a nice back patch if you're not into things like skulls and grim reapers.



At any rate, this is one of our larger patches. It measures a robust 12 x 9.7 inches. The best place to mount it is between the two shoulders on the back of a jacket or vest. Top and bottom rockers would dress it up if you're into that sort of thing. If not, the patch is beautiful enough to be displayed on its own.



The thing we most appreciate about this jacket patch is its delicate shading. Remember that this is embroidery. To get so many different shades of brown, black, and gray into an embroidered patch of this size is truly impressive. As a side note, the patch features a tough plastic backing that will maintain its sturdiness for many years.



If you are into horses and cowboys, this jacket patch is for you. You're welcome.

Do you live by the creed that loud pipes save lives? If so, we have a rather unique patch set that displays that very message across the back of a leather jacket or vest. This isn't just one biker patch. It is a set of four patches that, when displayed together, tell the entire world just how you feel about loud pipes on your bike.



Each patch comprises one of the words in the phrase. Although sizes vary slightly, the average size among all four is 2.5 x 7.5 inches. The lettering is black with a white outline, placed against a black border. There will be no misunderstanding the message.



You could put this patch set on the back of your jacket or vest with or without a back patch. With, you could treat the Loud Pipes Save Lives set as upper and lower rockers. Put two of the words above your back patch and the other two below. Without a back patch, just arrange all four words from top to bottom to complete the phrase.



Like all the biker patches we sell, the patches in this set are best mounted with needle and thread. A high-quality black thread should hold nicely while disappearing into the background and border. If you are really good at sewing, you can completely hide the thread altogether. We also recommend using the smallest diameter needle that will not bend. The smaller the diameter, the easier the sewing task will be.



Loud pipes do save lives to the extent that they make bikers more noticeable. Mount this patch set on your jacket or vest as a way of explaining why your pipes are so loud. Don't be just a biker with a loud machine. Be an educator, too!

Now here's an interesting take on a very popular saying in the biker community: fuck around and find out. The saying is a way to warn people that there will be consequences for messing with you. All they need to do to find out what those consequences are is keep it up.



This particular biker patch makes the same statement but adds an unusual twist: a line graph. Finding out is the vertical axis while fucking around is the horizontal axis. The visual indicates just how closely they are related. The more someone messes with you, the greater the chances of experiencing the consequences.



You might also be the kind of person who makes the consequences more severe when the other person insists on continuing to mess with you despite your warnings. The line graph makes that pretty clear.



Whether you are serious about it or not, the message here is universally understood in the biker community. So displaying this patch on your clothing wouldn't surprise any of your biker friends. They would probably applaud you.



At 2.5 x 2.5 inches, you are getting a smaller biker patch that still makes an enormous impact. White lettering on a black background always stands out. But add in the red line graph and you got a whole new visual. You must admit that this patch catches the eye.



As with all our embroidered patches, this one features a high-quality twill fabric and 100% rayon thread. Its plastic backing provides the necessary rigidity and has a heat-activated glue to boot. Still, we recommend always sewing biker patches to your clothing. It is never safe to take chances with a hot iron and a leather jacket or vest. But you can't go wrong with needle and thread.

The Cheap Place takes great pride in offering the widest possible selection of biker patches we can get our hands on. We include all sorts of lesser-known patches, including those for Christian bikers. A case in point is the Christian Flag Patch with Black Borders.



This 3 x 2-inch patch is designed almost like a flag inside a flag. What do we mean? The actual Christian flag is just the blue rectangle with the red cross. On this biker patch however, it is embroidered in the upper left corner similar to how the field of stars is placed against the red and white stripes of the American flag. Only in this case, the smaller Christian emblem is placed against a larger white background. The whole thing is surrounded by a black border.



The Christian flag was designed in the early 20th century to represent the many denominations within Christianity. Therefore, it is not exclusive to just one denomination or practice. Its colors and symbols mean something.



The cross is obviously a recognized symbol of Christianity. It is red to denote the blood of Christ. The blue field represents both baptism and Jesus' faithfulness to believers. White symbolizes purity and grace.



Christian biker clubs tend to include this biker patch as part of their colors. It works well on the back of a biker jacket or vest, on one side of the back patch. On the other side is the American flag.



Whether you belong to a Christian biker club or ride as a lone wolf Christian biker, you may want to sew this patch to your jacket or vest. Doing so makes it clear that you are serious about your faith. The patch makes it clear that your faith is part of everything you do – even riding.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to encounter an angry bull in an open field? Us to. We don't recommend tempting fate by actually doing it, but you can induce the same feelings of excitement and dread in drivers following behind you with the Angry Bull large back patch from The Cheap Place.



We don't know how you feel about them, but we love back patches. They are the biggest embroidered patches in the biker community, and most of them are pretty spectacular to look at. This one certainly is.



We are most impressed by how different shades of thread give the bull's head definition. It is almost like you can see shadows over the eyes and nose. And then there is the shadow on the left horn. A pair of bright red eyes and brilliant white teeth pull everything together.



A back patch of this size would certainly not go unnoticed. You could make it the only patch on the back of your leathers or complement it with upper and lower rockers. One way or the other, it's bound to get a lot of attention.



Needle and thread are the best way to attach any back patch to a biker vest or jacket. Seeing as how this patch has a black border, use a black thread in a shade as close as possible to the border itself. That way, no one will see your stitching job. We also recommend using the smallest needle you can get away with. A smaller needle will pierce the patch and your vest or jacket more easily, as long as it doesn't bend.



If an angry bull fits your personality, you have just found the perfect back patch. It is time to order one and get it fixed to your vest or jacket.

Have you ever had an idea you suspected might be bad but you wanted to try anyway? We have the perfect biker patch for you. Wearing it says you recognize a bad idea when you see one. No, wait. The patch talks about a terrible idea. It matters not to you. You are ready to get started.



Just do yourself a favor and don't do anything the rest of us wouldn't do. Otherwise, you're going to need an entirely different biker patch to explain away whatever you did. Do that too many times and you may need to buy an entire biker patch store just to make sense of it all.



All kidding aside, this is one of those funny biker patches bound to get a chuckle out of most people. We've all done stupid things. We have all embraced terrible ideas despite knowing full well just how bad they were. It is part of being human.



We think this might be one of those funny biker patches people wear just because they can. They can admit to doing stupid things without having to be ashamed about it. And why not? If we can't laugh at ourselves, then we've got more serious problems than we realize.



At any rate, this patch measures 4 x 1.5 inches. It is small enough to fit nicely over a breast pocket or on the front of a baseball cap. You might get creative and sew it to your leather chaps, a pair of jeans, a knit cap, or even the back of one of your leather gloves. Put it wherever it suits you best.



And if someone tells you that your chosen location is a terrible idea, you've made your point. That's the way you role.

Now here's a biker patch that could go either way. Being ringmaster of the shitshow could be good if you happen to love the world around you. If you havereservations about what you see and hear, being the ringmaster may not be such a good occupation. You decide for yourself.



This is one of those funny iron-on biker patches that gets lots of laughs. It starts a lot of conversations, too. Just imagine how many people will see it on your leathers and instantly want to stop and commiserate with you about everything that's going on in the world. The temptation is almost too much to resist.



As with all our biker patches, the Ringmaster of the Shitshow patch features high quality embroidery and top-of-the-line materials. You are getting a high-quality product at a pretty low price. There is nothing wrong with that. In fact, it is getting hard to find good quality these days. But that is a different post entirely.



For now, what you need to know is that this biker patch belongs on your person. So buy one and sew it to whatever piece of biker clothing you think it fits with best. Then wear it proudly. As the ringmaster, you will demand the attention of an audience wherever you go. Just make sure you make the show worth their while.

Some biker patches are like power tools: you never know whether they make appropriate gifts. But take a chance. If you would consider the love of your life a classy bitch, this is the perfect biker patch to express your feelings. Just be absolutely sure before you give it. And buy a backup gift, just in case.



The Classy Bitch patch has almost a retro look to it. Its oval shape sort of reminds you of a famous car company's logo, doesn't it? The lettering looks like something out of the late 1940s or early 50s – almost an Art Deco font updated for modern tastes.



As for the design, it is perfect. The script font makes the lettering look like it was written by someone rather than embroidered by a machine. White lettering on a black background is always easy to see, and the fact that this particular patch measures 3.5 x 1.5 inches makes it the perfect size.



If you're bold enough to wear this patch yourself, you need no explanation. You are what you are, and you are proud of it. If people need to ask why you're wearing this biker patch, they probably don't know you very well. Those who do will just nod, smile, and acknowledge.



Despite being on the smaller size, we still recommend against applying this biker patch with a hot iron. You are always better sewing patches on with needle and thread. Sewing them on guarantees they stay in place for as long as you want them to. And if you go around the entire border with a tight stitch, you prevent a patch's edges from curling up.



If you like this one, take a look at the rest of our inventory. We have tons of biker patches to fit every personality and mood.

What are biker patches if not tools that bikers can use to express their thoughts without having to utter a word. Biker patches can be funny, crude, or sobering. They can speak the truth or crack a joke. The possibilities are endless.



What can we say about theSpoiled patch that it doesn't say itself? It measures 3.5 x 1.5 inches and boasts bright pink lettering against a black background. And unlike similar patches designed as perfect rectangles, the border of this patch stays true to the lettering. It is pretty unique as far as biker patches go.



Although anyone could buy this patch, the fact that it's pink indicates its intended audience is very specific. We'll let you determine who that audience is. At any rate, you can buy it for yourself or give it as a gift to that special biker or passenger in your life. It says the same thing either way.



It is ironic that telling people you are spoiled is really self-fulfilling. You wouldn't tell people that unless you really were. At least that's our opinion. And even if you didn't know you were spoiled, liking this patch well enough to sew it to your leathers pretty much clears up any questions.



As for sewing it to your jacket or vest, we recommend either black or pink thread. Black thread along the outside edge should disappear nicely. With a good sewing job, you'll never see it. Go with pink and the thread will add an extra bit of accent all the way around. That would look pretty cool.



One way or the other, the Spoiled patch belongs in your possession if it matches your personality. Take advantage of who you are and ask your favorite biker to buy it for you. After all, you deserve it.

We all make bad decisions, right? Like that time you climbed up the flag pole at the major tourist destination. Later on, after you were charged with trespassing, you made the excuse that you only did it because your friend told you to. Ah… memories. Those were good times, weren't they?



Let's face it, bad decisions are part of life. Some of them are so bad that they haunt us for the rest of our lives. But others, not so much. They are bad at the time, but they also make for great stories we can look back on and laugh at. That being the case, we have a funny biker patch commemorating every bad decision you've ever made.



The Bad Decisions Make Good Stories funny iron-on patch tells it like it is. It's part admission that you've done some dumb things in your life and part admission that you know how to laugh at yourself. Truth be told, this is one biker patch all of us could display proudly and always be telling the truth. You'd be lying if you said that you never made bad decisions, or that none of your bad decisions ended up in funny stories.



As always, we recommend using needle and thread no matter where you decide to display this patch. Whether you choose the breast pocket of your denim vest, your favorite pair of jeans, a casual shirt, or your leather jacket, needle and thread is the best way to keep it secure for as long as you own that article of clothing.



If you are going with leather, we recommend using the smallest diameter needle capable of penetrating the leather without bending. Smaller diameter needles are easier to work with when you're sewing on biker patches.