Embroidered Biker Patches Blog

If you've spent time looking through our patch inventory, you may have guessed that we have a thing for skulls and Native American symbols. It's not just us. Both are used extensively within the biker culture. Both are combined here, in the Indian Headdress Skull embroidered iron-on patch.



The first thing most people notice about this patch is the size of the headdress. It easily dominates the entire image. As a multi-colored headdress, it depicts a warrior who has been rewarded for multiple acts of bravery. From an artistic standpoint, the different colors give the headdress a certain amount of definition that can be seen at quite a distance. That is what you want for a patch you are going to sew onto the back of your biker jacket or vast.



As far as biker patches go, the skull is right at home here. Note the angry and somewhat evil expression on its face. If you were looking at a living human being instead, that expression would tell you that you're in big trouble. Bikers love that sort of thing.



Are you a biker with a fondness for American Indian symbolism? If so, you have found your back patch. This is the one you'll want to sew to your leathers – right between the shoulder blades. Don't mount it too high or you won't have enough room for an upper rocker patch. You will have plenty of room below for a lower rocker.



The Indian Headdress Skull embroidered iron-on patch has a rigid plastic backing that provides plenty of support. However, we recommend against relying on the iron-on method to affix the patch in place. You are better off with needle and thread. If you don't know how to sew, consider this patch a challenge to learn.

The headdress is a unique symbol of Native American culture and history. What we normally imagine as the typical headdress, complete with colorful feathers, wasn't the only type of headdress Native Americans wore. It was just one of many different types.



Nonetheless, the Indian Headdress Feathers Skull embroidered iron-on patch pays homage to Native Americans with this beautiful piece of art. It combines Native American culture with one of the biker community's most recognized symbols: the skull. Together, the two symbols represent the freedom and independence of the biker lifestyle.



If the back of your biker vest or jacket doesn't have a patch on it right now, consider this one. It measures 11 x 9.8 inches, making it ideal for placement between the shoulder blades. Its width is such that you probably would not have room for smaller patches on the left and right. But top and bottom rockers would work just fine.



What we like most about the Indian Headdress Feathers Skull patch is its bright colors. The red on the end of the feathers really makes the patch stand out against the black background. Subtle shades of blue, tan, brown, and gray add a nice touch while giving the image more visual texture.



As is the case with all our patches, this piece is made of the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. A hundred percent synthetic rayon thread is more than capable of providing years of reliable service. The heavy-duty, plastic backing provides significant strength and rigidity, guaranteeing the patch will not droop if properly affixed.



We need not remind you that the best method for attaching this patch to your jacket or vest is sewing it on. So break out your needle and thread and get to work. You'll be glad you did.

There is something about the American bald eagle that captures one's attention. Maybe it's the fact that this is such a majestic bird in flight and form. Perhaps it's because the bald eagle is one of our national symbols. Either way, images depicting the eagle resonate with so many people.



It makes sense that we would offer a biker patch devoted exclusively to the eagle. That's what you get with this one. The Brown Eagle large, embroidered iron-on biker patch requires no embellishments. There is nothing fancy here. You get the eagle in all its glory, in monochrome brown against a black background.



Sew this patch on your denim jacket or vest and it will stand out clearly. The contrast between brown and blue will be unmistakable. If you wear black or brown leather, complementing the eagle with contrasting top and bottom rockers will keep the patch visible.



The Brown Eagle large, embroidered iron-on biker patch screams freedom. The image makes it clear to anyone who sees it that you value freedom. Whether you are on your bike or climbing out of the SUV with your family, there will be no question.



Here at The Cheap Place, we offer all sorts of large back patches for bikers. So many of them include depictions of eagles that it's hard for us to give an exact number. Needless to say,the eagle is an important symbol to the biker culture. You know this, which is why this patch appeals to you.



As always, the size and weight of this patch suggest that you attach it to your jacket or vest with a heavy-duty thread. If you don't know how to sew, get this patch and learn. You will kill two birds with one stone, so to speak.

Military veterans and the biker culture have been closely aligned for several decades. In fact, a lot of modern bikers are ex-military. So it's only fitting that we offer bikers the In Memory of Fallen Heroes large embroidered iron-on patch. It is a back patch designed to be mounted on a jacket or vest.



The patch contains all the elements you would expect from a piece of this nature: the seals of all five branches of the U.S. military – including the U.S. Marines and Coast Guard – along with an American flag, a bald eagle, and the POW-MIA logo. Lettering on the perimeter reminds viewers of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. A blue banner reminds us to never forget.



While the origins of the modern biker club date back to the early 20th century, the biker culture itself really started to come into its own during the brief lull between World Wars I and II. The biker culture enjoyed a significant boost in the postwar era followed by an unprecedented surge of enthusiasm during and after the Vietnam War.



Soldiers, returning home from Vietnam to face undeserved hostility, turned to the biker culture for acceptance. Veterans and bikers have been close ever since. Maybe that's the way it should be. Both the military and bikers value freedom above almost all else. Loyalty takes a very close second.



Whether you served or not, the In Memory of Fallen Heroes large, embroidered iron-on patch is a good choice for your vest or jacket. It is a circular patch that measures 12 x 12 inches. Its shape is perfectly suited to accommodate rockers on top and bottom. But if you want to display the patch alone, it certainly carries its own weight.

If there is one thing bikers are passionate about, it's freedom. The freedom to hop on your bike and go wherever you want, whenever you want, is part and parcel of the biker lifestyle. That being said, the Freedom Isn't Free Motorcycle Eagle embroidered iron-on biker patch says it all. Countless men and women have given their lives for our freedom over the years. This patch commemorates that.



The Freedom Isn't Free banner is complemented by an American bald eagle with outstretched wings perched atop the handlebars of a patriotic motorcycle adorned in the Stars and Stripes. Everything in the image is quintessential American biker. You are going to love this patch, no doubt.



Measuring at 9.2 x 10.5 inches, this is one of the smaller back patches we sell. Being taller than wider, you could complement it with two smaller patches on either side. Top and bottom rockers would also work, though the banner of the image suits that purpose all on its own. This patch will look good on the back of your biker vest or jacket whether you sew it on alone or accompanied by other patches.



Speaking of sewing, that's the best way to affix the Freedom Isn't Free Motorcycle Eagle embroidered iron-on biker patch to your vest or jacket. A good quality thread will keep the patch in place for as long as you own the garment. Sew right through the black border and plastic backing with a needle sturdy enough to pierce both materials – but use the smallest diameter needle you can. This will make sewing easier.



We are proud to live and work in a country that still values freedom. If freedom is important to you, this may be the perfect biker patch to wear on your back.

There is something about the Grim Reaper that makes him an ideal character to put on a biker patch. As the universal symbol of death, Mr. Reaper exists in defiance of everything we believe is right and good. He's even more defiant depicted in the Reaper Wings Scythe Middle Finger embroidered iron-on patch. Why? Because he is offering you the infamous one-finger salute.



Here's hoping this image is something none of us ever experience in reality. Death is inconvenient enough on its own. We don't need the Grim Reaper flipping us off and laughing while he takes us away. That would not be cool.



As far as the one-finger salute is concerned, no one knows its true origins. There is a myth that claims it comes from English archers who were threatened by the French with having their middle fingers cut off in battle, but that myth has been debunked many times over. History records the gesture going back at least as far as the ancient Greeks.



Before you ask, it meant the same thing back then that it means now. Decorum prevents us from writing it out, but you know what it means. It is exactly the message being conveyed by this biker patch. You either get it or you don't.



Needless to say, the Reaper Wings Scythe Middle Finger patch is a fairly large back patch. It measures 11.6 x 12 inches and features high quality, 100% rayon thread and a durable plastic backing that makes it stiff and resilient. It is the ideal patch for the back of your biker vest or jacket – if you are a Reaper fan. And if you're not a fan, Mr. Reaper probably doesn't care. His one-finger salute tells you everything you need to know.

Bikers who appreciate the morbid side of things tend to love the Skull 8-Ball Ace of Spades embroidered iron-on biker patch we carry here at The Cheap Place. It is more or less a monotone design, but the image is intense enough to strike fear into the heart of anyone who tends toward the squeamish.



Right away, you notice the menacing skull with its wry grin and upturned eye sockets. But that's just the start. This biker from the afterlife isn't just a skull. He is a full skeleton complete with a biker jacket and leather gloves. He is flanked by an 8 ball on one side and the ace of spades and a pair of dice on the other.



If you know anything about the occult, you know all three symbols are dark. The 8 ball generally speaks to the possibility of bad things lurking around the corner. The ace of spades has traditionally been a symbol of not-so-happy events, like death for example. And of course, the dice are a reminder that life is a crap shoot.



This particular patch is guaranteed to get attention when sewn to the back of your biker vest or jacket. It looks equally good on leather and denim. But note that it measures 12 x 12 inches. This is one of our larger and heavier back patches.



Do not even think of attaching it with any method other than needle and thread. The Skull 8-Ball Ace of Spades embroidered iron-on biker patch is large enough that it needs the structural support of a quality thread. We recommend black thread, by the way as it disappears nicely into the black border. But then again, the image is so intimidating nobody is going to see the thread anyway.

There is something strangely mysterious about the wolf. Rarely seen by human eyes, the creature can be heard howling in the night from a distant forest or hilltop. We are left to imagine what the wolf might be doing within the secrecy of its own domain. Our Gray Wolf embroidered iron-on patch encapsulates the mystery of the wolf perfectly.



Mostly in hues of gray and black, the image on this patch exemplifies the very spirit of one of nature's most intimidating creatures. Beautiful shading depicts the wolf's hair while penetrating gray eyes stare straight ahead. The one splash of color is important to the image: the wolf's bright red tongue.



If you enjoy the biker lifestyle as a lone wolf, this patch will make an excellent addition to the back of your jacket or vest. It measures 8 x 12 inches – not the largest of our back patches but just the right size for a typical biker vest. Place it right between the shoulder blades as a standalone biker patch. Or, if you prefer, add smaller patches on either side and perhaps a rocker or two.



The Gray Wolf embroidered iron-on patch features a tough plastic backing for long life and little risk of sagging over time. Its black border is ideal for attaching the patch to your garment with black thread. You will never see the thread as long as you keep it inside the border.



As always, this is a high-quality patch designed to last many years. Sew it to your jacket or vest and forget about it. It is more than capable of handling the daily wear and tear of the biker lifestyle. And should it outlast your jacket or vest, just remove the patch and sew it to your new garment.

As far as biker patch subjects go, the lynx isn't something you see very often. We think it is a fantastic subject for a back patch because of the animal's symbolism. Not many people know anything about the lynx. So mounting the Brown Lynx Cat embroidered iron-on patch to the back of your jacket or vest will make it a sure conversation starter.



So, how much do you know about the elusive lynx? This beautiful cat is sometimes referred to as the 'Silent Witness' among wild cats due to its exceptional hearing and night vision. The lynx is capable of stalking its prey without being heard or seen. And because it tends to be a nocturnal creature, we humans don't get to see it in the wild all that often.



Mythology looks to the lynx as an animal with divine power. It is associated with both bright light and moonlight, which only adds to its symbolic mystery. When you consider its unique book among all the wild cats, you can see why the lynx has endeared itself to so many cultures.



The Brown Lynx Cat embroidered iron-on patch is a full-size back patch measuring 10 x 12 inches. Its signature perched ears are standing at attention, listening for any threats that might be nearby. Meanwhile, the cat's icy glare looks right through you in inexplicable ways.



If you've been looking for an unusual biker patch to wear on your back, this one might be exactly what you've been looking for. Images of the lynx are not often seen in the biker community. You could be one-of-a-kind by affixing this guy to your leather vest. Just remember that hot irons don't play well with leather. Sew this patch on with a needle and some high-quality black thread.

You have seen just about every biker patch under the sun. You have seen so many eagle patches that you can't remember most of them. Well, we invite you to set them aside and take a good look at our Silver Eagle embroidered iron-on patch. At 12 x 12 inches, it is the perfect size for a back patch.



Biker patches come in all sizes and flavors. Images range from skulls to Templar Knights to screaming cougars. But sometimes, all you want is simplicity. You want a single image that speaks your language without getting into a ton of color and visual flair. That is what this patch offers.



There is nothing complicated here. The entire image consists of a hunting eagle ready to snatch its prey. Below you see the outstretched talons while above its wings are guiding it in for the kill. All the while the eagle is vocalizing the hunt. This image is the classic eagle image burned into so many of our memories.



Despite being a monochrome image, a close look at the eagle's embroidery reveals a lot of careful work. The embroidery is superb in every regard. Furthermore, the choice of 100% rayon thread results in a patch that is more than capable of withstanding many years of service on your back.



The most appropriate place to mount this patch is dead center on the back of your jacket or vest, so that the tips of the wings just reach your shoulders. That leaves you room for a rocker up top. You may or may not have room for a bottom rocker, depending on the size of your garment.



If you are looking for an eagle patch that is simple yet powerful, consider this one. It is the quintessential biker patch in every regard.