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i've always had great luck using paint markers on my leather. they're cheap, come in multiple colors, easy to apply, and once your let it dry (takes a few hours) it never runs in the rain. for bet results i use a few coats.

So these are some of my earlier ones, and I've improved my process a lot while making them. I'll post my next batch in a few days, it's noticeable how much cleaner they are.

I'm working on some super-basic black cotton fabric I got at a craft store. I just picked out something thin and not-stretchy. All color is applied with liquitex acrylic paint. Other than that you'd need a craft knife, scissors, push pins (thumbtacks), paint brushes, foam brushes, and your patch designs printed onto paper.

First, I cut the patch shape out of the fabric, and paint the entire surface black with a wide brush. This evens out the gradient of the fabric, gives you a much nicer surface to paint on, and seals the edges against fraying.

While this dries, I cut the stencil with a sharp craft knife and affix it to the painted fabric. I use push-pins for this, but if you'd mind the holes, temporary adhesive spray would probably also work.

I apply the first coat of un-thinned paint with a foam brush. Just load the foam brush up and press firmly straight down onto the stencil. Between the foam brush and tacking the stencil down, I've been able to get a very sharp first coat that requires minimal touchups.

Let the design dry a bit, then touch up the edges with black and white paint as needed, applied with a normal paint brush. Let dry, and (optional) spray it with an acrylic sealant and you're good to go.

I would suggest purchasing some fabric glue.

When I did most of my patches, I glued them on, and then I went around the outside of each patch with a needle and thread, for a little bit of extra reinforcement, and so it wouldn't look as wonky. I also found that sewing around a glued patch is a lot easier and less nerve-wracking than sewing a non-glued patch on.

Good luck!

I got this one from amazon. Its really sweet and like you said, clean. I wanted something I could wear while riding so no collar and a zipper, both of which this has. This is my first battle jacket and one thing I struggle with when it comes to sewing on it is the liner. I really didn't want thread through the liner so sewing is quite tedious. All worth it in the end though, so here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Concealed-Denim-Style-Hidden-Zipper/dp/B00SVIUF6W?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

It was really easy, actually! I just back stitched right down the center, and it's been totally sturdy. Make sure you measure/cut how long it needs to be carefully, though (I almost had an incident.)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PJ8NTVD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_f9QIDbRQC0C1G

Haha, yes! I own Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, and also watched Get Thrashed! while working on my vest. The guy who did A Headbanger's Journey also came out with Global Metal. I can't say how different it is yet though, I haven't opened my copy yet.

I use fabric glue on all of my patches before I sew them on because I don't like using safety pins. Since it takes about half an hour to dry well enough to sew it on, it gives you enough time to set/reset the patch just the way you want it.

This is the brand that I use: https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-PRY-653111-653111-Liquid-Multicolor/dp/B0018NA0F8

I've gone through three tubes so far, and it works great!

https://www.amazon.com/Municipal-Waste-Logo-Woven-Patch/dp/B00BJ5TVQY/ref=sr_1_91?srs=9157715011&ie=UTF8&qid=1467323777&sr=8-91

I like this one, it's also really cheap now that earache removed the shipping prices from their products. Their whole store is good

I went with a Milwaukee Denim club style with CCW pockets personally and love it https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SVIJYV4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

https://smile.amazon.com/Lapel-Pin-Locking-Backs-Keepers/dp/B007IU94Z2/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_g2609328962?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0&ie=UTF8

I haven't personally used these, but I've heard of them, and they seemed to get a good score.

Inspiration from u/OftenSilentObserver with this video
Original vest

You could always make one? Avery sells this sweet printable iron-on paper that I use to make patches of stuff I've drawn, etc. I just print it out, iron it into strong fabric (twill works nice) and then hem the edges. It looks a little rough so I dunno if that's a style you want for your jacket but it's always something to look into.

edit: Here's a link to the type I use on Amazon USA

Looking good man!



https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Death-Scrollkeeper/dp/B07TJR4JQZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=lady+death+Scrollkeeper&qid=1562430290&s=gateway&sr=8-1

YouTube
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tdxS18Wg3LA

Thanks! This is the exact same vest, but it's a women's vest. I saw very similar men's vests to mine on Amazon though.

wel my pupper is only like 13 pounds

i bought this dog vest off of Amazon

If you want black denim, you can get them off of Amazon for pretty cheap. I have one of these with the sleeves cut off.

In the spirit of DIY info sharing: The patches were sewn with whip stitches of Coats Extra Strong upholstery thread using a mid-size upholstery needle to punch through the denim. I've been holding things in place with quilting pins while working (and dumped a whole box of them on the floor at one point.)

Also, the Deathspell Omega patch at the top right of the back did not have any red in it when I got it, but I just used a red Sharpie to fill in the flames/tongue and balance the color side-to-side.

I use this upholstery kit as the regular thread was prone to twisting and breaking and the needles weren't sharp enough for some places when the denim was double or triple thick.

Here is the mobile version of your link

I used a little Liquid Stitch on the non-iron on patches to keep them in place. Once it dried I stitched all the patches as normal. You don't need much.

https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-653111-Adhesive-Uncarded-4-Ounce/dp/B0018NA0F8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501102347&sr=8-1&keywords=liquid+stitch