J JKT1969 Active Member Nov 3, 2009 #1 I have a few patches I want to have sewn in my riding jacket, but so far haven't found anyplace that will sew into leather. Any ideas on where to go to get this done??
I have a few patches I want to have sewn in my riding jacket, but so far haven't found anyplace that will sew into leather. Any ideas on where to go to get this done??
softailhog Active Member Nov 3, 2009 #3 Check with boot stores or shoe repair places. Most also do sewing with leather. I have mine done at a boot repair/leather store.
Check with boot stores or shoe repair places. Most also do sewing with leather. I have mine done at a boot repair/leather store.
J JKT1969 Active Member Nov 3, 2009 #5 Cool. Thanks...so far we have talked to some places that do alterations, etc, but won't touch leather.
Cool. Thanks...so far we have talked to some places that do alterations, etc, but won't touch leather.
Dr. Dolittle Experienced Member Contributor Retired Moderators Nov 3, 2009 #6 I'll second the shoe repair shop idea. They'll do jackets, belts, zippers, etc. Also, most any rally or show will have someone sewing on patches, whether you buy them from them or not.
I'll second the shoe repair shop idea. They'll do jackets, belts, zippers, etc. Also, most any rally or show will have someone sewing on patches, whether you buy them from them or not.
A AcidRayn Active Member Nov 9, 2009 #8 our local dealer has a sewer at the shop once a month. only takes donations, she wont put a price on any work. she does all of our clubs work
our local dealer has a sewer at the shop once a month. only takes donations, she wont put a price on any work. she does all of our clubs work
G Gottatour Member Dec 3, 2009 #9 Do you have access to a sewing machine? Just put a heavy duty needle in and turn the wheel manually. I did all my own patches on my leather vest.
Do you have access to a sewing machine? Just put a heavy duty needle in and turn the wheel manually. I did all my own patches on my leather vest.
ooheritage Active Member Dec 3, 2009 #10 try embroidery shops, or a seamstress, if no luck there, go to a wedding dress place or formalware shop I'm sure they would know someone.
try embroidery shops, or a seamstress, if no luck there, go to a wedding dress place or formalware shop I'm sure they would know someone.