The life of a biker is the life of a gambler. Every time a biker gets on his machine and starts the engine, he is taking a risk that this might be his last ride. The Flaming 8-Ball iron-on patch symbolizes this very thing.
Riding a motorcycle is inherently more risky than driving a car. A biker isn't protected by four sides and a roof. He and his bike weigh considerably less than even the smallest car. So when accidents occur between cars and motorcycles, who is more likely to be on the losing end?
Wearing a Flaming 8-Ball biker patch on a leather jacket or vest symbolizes that a biker accepts that risk. It is a risk worth taking when compared to the freedom the biker lifestyle is known for. For many a biker, it is better to die in the saddle than live a lifestyle that isn't free.
We like this particular patch because of its color. Whether you sew it to leather, denim, or any other material, the red and yellow flames really grab your attention. The patch is only about 6 inches in length. Yet it does not fail to draw the eyes to it.
You could mount this patch on the back of your jacket or vest. However, we also have larger back patches we feel are more suitable. Perhaps a better location would be a jacket shoulder or sleeve. Another good location would be underneath either of the breast pockets on a classic leather biker vest.
Regardless of where you mount it though, be sure to use a sturdy thread and a needle capable of piercing the patch's plastic backing. It has been our experience that the smallest gauge needle (that doesn't bend of course) makes for the easiest sewing job.
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Flaming 8-Ball Iron-On Patch
Brown Bear Claws Patch
Sewing a large patch to the back of your biker jacket or vest is a way to say something to drivers following behind you. Some bikers put club patches on their backs to let everybody know who they ride with. But if you ride alone, then what?
We'd like to suggest the Brown Bear Claws patch. At 12 x 7 inches, it is the perfect size to fit right between your shoulder blades. Mount it slightly lower so you can put a rocker above and below. Or mount it higher for a single rocker below or no rockers at all. Either way, this is one good looking patch.
Biker patches are supposed to say something, right? The Brown Bear Claws patch says, "Don't get too close buddy." Whether you want to imagine this is a mama bear protecting her clubs or a hungry male bear determined to protect his territory is up to you. The point is made either way.
A heavy presence of browns and grays suggests this patch works nicely with brown leather. It should also pop pretty well with black leather or blue denim. Its black border all the way around is ideal for hiding the thread when you sew it on. Just be sure to use black thread.
We recommend going all the way around the entire border for maximum securement. Tacking it down in just a few places will keep it affixed, but the edges might curl up where there is no thread. Going all the way around the perimeter prevents that from happening.
Riding alone doesn't mean having to go without a back patch. If you are an independent biker looking to decorate your jacket or vest with a large back patch that makes a statement, this one will certainly do the trick.
Iron-On Shark Patch
Now here's something you don't see every day: a small, iron-on biker patch that consists of nothing but a graphic image. Larger, back patches are more likely to offer graphic images and no text, but not the smaller ones. Smaller biker patches almost always offer a text-based message.
At any rate, we think the Iron-On Shark patch is pretty sharp. You get a crisp and clear image of a shark that is just menacing enough to let you know it means business, but not so menacing that the patch looks terrifying. The red color between the teeth is especially cool. Is it the shark's tongue… or is it blood? You get to decide.
As a smaller biker patch, this one measures only 4 x 2.75 inches. It is more rectangular than anything else. Its shape suggests attaching it to a jacket, vest, or shirt just above one of the breast pockets. A pocket flap wouldn't be a bad idea, either.
The Iron-On Shark patch is also the perfect size to sew to the back pocket of your favorite pair of jeans. Get two and you can upgrade both pockets. If that's not your thing, do you ever wear baseball caps? Sewing the patch to the front of a cap can only make it look better.
As with every biker patch from The Cheap Place, you are getting a high-quality product featuring 100% rayon thread, twill fabric, and a plastic backing with iron-on glue. Still, we always encourage customers to sew their patches on. A good thread will do a better job of keeping patches in place than the glue.
Whether you are looking to make a statement, decorate your leathers, or just cover up a hole in a denim shirt, it's hard to go wrong with a blue shark.
Lady Rider Unicorn Large Biker Back Patch
There is no rule that says all bikers need to be men. Truth be told, plenty of women enjoy the biker lifestyle as well. They get the same thrill out of the freedom of the open road, the wind in their faces, and nothing but time to go wherever their two wheels take them. If you count yourself among them, we have a fantastic back patch for you.
The Lady Rider Unicorn large biker back patch is just waiting to be sewn to the back of your leather jacket or your leather or denim vest. At 10 x 5.1 inches, it is plenty big enough for everyone riding behind you to see and read. Likewise, the stunning colors are worth looking at all on their own.
A winged unicorn is the centerpiece. Numerous shades of blue, purple, and pink draw your attention while a banner featuring the text 'LADY RIDER', in black letters with pink borders, tells the story. Two roses under the unicorn head complete the picture.
We have seen a lot of very colorful biker patches over the years. Some even sport a larger variety of colors compared to the Lady Rider Unicorn patch. But there is something about the design of this particular piece that makes it truly stand out. The artist behind the design certainly knows how to utilize color to make a statement.
Its size makes this patch ideal for your back. If you are tempted to try to iron it to your clothing, we strongly urge you not to. Hot irons and leather don't tend to mix well. Rather, pull out the old-fashioned needle and thread and hand sew it to your jacket or vest. Sewing will keep it secure for years to come. You and the patch will both be happier that way.
Subdued US Flag with Blue Stripe Patch
The American flag is a symbol of freedom to so many people. But as we all know, freedom isn't free. It requires soldiers willing to fight for it and police officers willing to protect it. In light of that, we're proud to offer the Subdued US Flag with Blue Stripe biker patch in honor of America's law enforcement officers.
The subdued flag is represented in this patch by all the stars and all but one of the stripes in a muted off-white against a black background. A single stripe is blue, designating the thin blue line – now a nearly universal symbol that shows support for active law enforcement and the families of those who have given their lives to protect others.
Wearing this biker patch on your clothing shows your support for law enforcement. It tells the men and women in blue that you've got their backs while they lay everything on the line to protect the rest of us. We hope you will wear it with pride.
Far too often, police officers are ostracized and vilified while criminals are celebrated. That is not the way it should be. It is easy to criticize law enforcement until you need their help. They are always there, at the ready, to step in and protect – even protecting those who would lash out against them.
The Subdued US Flag with Blue Stripe biker patch may be comparatively small, at just 3.5 x 2 inches, but it packs a powerful punch. Its message of support for law enforcement is a message we would all do well to get behind. We encourage you to buy this biker patch and sew it to a prominent place on your jacket or vest. Show your support for the men and women in blue.
Never Forget Fallen Heroes Patch
Have you ever tried focus stacking? It's a photography technique when you take multiple photos of the same photo focusing on different areas. You then use photoshop to stack the photos and have it automatically blend in the images giving you a visual of the embroidery depth. Here is one of my earlier attempts of focus stacking the Fallen Heroes patch.
It's Not the Destination It's the Ride Biker Patch
Have you ever noticed how so many car drivers seem like they can't get to where they're going fast enough? They lay on the gas and weave in and out of traffic like devils on a mission. We're guessing they haven't learned that the journey is often more important than the destination.
Bikers know the score. They know it is not the destination, but the ride. That's what this small biker patch is all about. It lets everybody know that you are less concerned about where you're going and more concerned about enjoying the ride to get there. That is why you ride a bike, right?
Maybe car drivers don't get it because they've never felt the wind smacking them in the face at 60 miles per hour. They've never felt the rumble of a Harley, or the sense of freedom bikers feel as they ride down the road, free from the confines of an enclosed cab.
Whatever the case, you know it's not the destination. It's the ride. You are going to take as long as necessary to get where you're going while having a good time doing it. It may take you all day to make a trip car drivers make in a couple of hours. That's okay. The ride is worth it.
The It's Not the Destination It's the Ride biker patch measures 3.75 x 1.5 inches. It features white and red block letters against a black background. A black border finishes everything off. It also features quality 100% rayon thread and twill fabric. The plastic backing offers an iron-on glue, though we always recommend sewing patches on with needle and thread.
If you agree the ride is more important than the destination, you need this patch. It tells the whole story.
Zero Fucks Given Patch
Every now and again we run across a funny biker patch that defies explanation. The message displayed on the Zero Fucks Given patch is open to such a wide range of interpretations that there's no possible way we can nail anything down. You're on your own with this one.
If you are the kind of biker who expects your partners to earn it, the message on this patch certainly gets that point across. On the other hand, maybe you are the kind of person that believes in committed monogamy. You don't play around. Well, guess what? This patch works for you, too.
That's one of the things we love about biker patches. They can say whatever you want them to say. Their messages don't have to be black-and-white. At least in terms of meaning. As far as color schemes go, a lot of the smaller biker patches in our inventory are exactly that. White text on a black background.
That's certainly the case with the Zero Fucks Given patch. Block letters make up the bulk of the message. Meanwhile, an unmistakable '0' with a slash through it can't be missed. It's almost like the zero is slapping you in the face and daring you to question its legitimacy.
Where should you put this patch? That's up to you. Given its message, the back pocket on your favorite pair of jeans seems like a nice move – especially if you've got the kind of booty that makes people wonder.
One thing we can say is that needle and thread is your best bet for attaching biker patches of any size. A lot of the smaller patches can probably be glued on with a hot iron, but why take the chance of damaging your leather or denim? Sewing is easy enough to do.
22 Too Many Military Suicide Awareness Patch
Some of our biker patches are not meant to be funny or sarcastic. They are as serious as can be. This particular patch is a good example. The 22 Too Many Military Suicide Awareness patch calls attention to the fact that America's combat veterans continue to suffer from the fallout of war long after the fighting is done.
This patch reminds of a startling statistic released by the Veterans Administration (VA) suggesting that as many as 22 veterans die by suicide every day. Whether or not the number is completely true remains a source of debate. But even one suicide is too many. Our combat veterans need our help and support.
Wearing this patch on your jacket or vest will not change anything for vets on its own. But it will help raise awareness. And the more people who are aware of what is happening with our vets, the more likely they are to get involved by donating their time, money, and resources. The patch will also be a constant reminder to you of your own responsibility to help where you can.
There's nothing fancy or artsy about this patch. That's by design. There should be nothing to take away from the importance of the message. Though brief, '22 Too Many' is a statement too powerful to ignore. Each one of those veterans represented by the idea is a son or daughter. Many of them are husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, and sisters and brothers.
Be sure to attach this biker patch to your clothing by sewing it in place. It is the perfect size to fit above your left or right breast pocket or the back pocket of a pair of jeans. If you wear a denim jacket, it will look good on either side of the collar.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Funny Iron-On Patch
How do you feel about women with buxom figures? How about men with monster thighs? If you are a fan of either, we have a biker patch for you. It says 'Thick Thighs Save Lives'.
We cannot take credit for this one. The phrase has been the stuff of internet memes for a couple of years now. But we can take credit for giving you a funny biker patch to put on your jeans or vest.
We did a little digging around to see if we could find out the origins of the phrase. We failed. Some people attribute it to anime, the Japanese version of cartoon animation. Others assign it to Ashley Graham's social media behavior. Still others attribute it to the workout culture.
Regardless of its source, the phrase plays on scientific data that suggests people with thicker thighs are at lower risk for heart disease. But before you jump up and down with joy, there's a caveat: it appears as though you need to have thick thighs built on muscle mass. If it's little muscle and more fat, the benefits apparently aren't there.
Now that you know the basics of 'thick thighs save lives', you can do with it as you please. Whether you believe it or not is up to you. As for our biker patch, it's the perfect size for the back pocket of your favorite pair of jeans. It is the ideal patch if you fill your jeans with thick thighs. And if that's the case, perhaps you want a patch for every pair of jeans in your closet. We don't mind. We have plenty to sell.
As always, you are getting a high-quality biker patch that should provide many years of reliable service. So buck up and place your order today.
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