Students who have lettered in their favorite activity are usually chomping at the bit to show their school pride! They want to deck out their letterman jacket and wear it to school for the first time to show off. Many first-timers don’t know how to sew on chenille patches, though, and that can slow things down.
Luckily, you have plenty of options when it comes to displaying your new patches. Read on to learn about how to attach letterman patches to your jacket, and how Awards America can help.
It’s possible to sew your chenille patches on your letterman jacket at home, but there are a few things to keep in mind before you take that risk.
Leather isn’t a woven fabric like cotton or canvas, and any holes that you make in the material will be visible if you make a mistake or remove the patch later. These holes are permanent, so you should only attempt this at home if you are confident in these sewing techniques!
You might use a heavy-duty sewing needle and a hearty thread, such as polyester or nylon. Choose clear thread or a color that matches the edge of your letterman jacket patches. Start in the corner and stitch back-to-front using a whipstitch.
You will only be able to sew through leather if you are using a heavy-duty sewing machine with a sharp leather needle and upholstery thread. Start at the corner and sew around the entire perimeter of the patch. Note that this method limits you to parts of the jacket that your machine can reach.
There are many local resources that can help if you don’t want to ruin your jacket with shoddy sewing. Shoe repair specialists have special heavy-duty sewing machines and know exactly how to sew on letterman jacket patches. Sewing and alteration specialists based at tailors shops often offer this service, too.
These businesses are often expensive, as these are outside of the normal services they offer. If you need a few patches, emblems, or nameplates attached, this can add up.
Sometimes, it’s best to let the professionals do the work, and Awards America has the machinery and the experience to sew your chenille patches for you. Simply use straight pins to attach the patch exactly where you’d like it to appear, then ship the jacket and patch to us. The best part is that Awards America offers its services at affordable prices to help talented students afford the letterman jacket of their dreams.
Pricing is competitive and inclusive and varies based on the source of the patches.
For patches made by Awards America:
For patches provided by other vendors:
Compared to other businesses, these prices are both fair and affordable. Awards America guarantees professional work that can hold up, even in busy high school hallways!
Though students may be in a hurry to wear their jackets, it is easy to destroy it if you rush the job. If you don’t know how to sew on chenille patches, allow the professionals to handle the task!
Awards America is ready to help. Reach out today and request a quote to get the process started.
