About Patches

Beer—is there anything more delicious?  And is there anything that can make a person lose his or her inhibitions more quickly?  In some ways, beer is the great equalizer.  Everyone gets drunk, and when they do, everyone ends up in about the same place.  One thing beer can do is make people go home with someone they’d otherwise avoid.  If you’ve ended up in that situation more than once, you might want to pick up a One More Beer And I’m All Yours Patch.

Getting drunk can change your entire world view.  Some people become mean drunks.  They don’t usually end up going home with anyone.  Others become weepy drunks who might want to go home with someone, but no one really wants them.  It’s the drunks who become loving drunks who find themselves waking up the next morning in someone’s bed with no clue how they got there or why.  If this describes your behavior after a few beers, you might want to put this patch on the front of your shirt, vest, or jacket to let others know you’ll be all theirs once you’ve got a few drinks in you!

This simple patch features easy to read white text on a black background.  The patch measure four by one and a half, so it fits easily just about anywhere.  It can be ironed on to most materials and sewn on to leather.

The military of the United States have defended the rights of its citizens for centuries, and those who know someone in the military have great pride in them.  If you’ve been in the military, know someone in the military, or want to show your proud support of the brave men and women in the armed services, you might want one of the great Military Patches from The Cheap Place.  These patches announce to the world that you stand beside those in the army, navy, marines, air force, and other branches of the military.  One great patch that shows support for all military members is the Defenders of Freedom Patch – I Stand Beside Them.

While some patches are designed to show support for the army, the navy, or one particular branch, this one shows off five different logos: army, marines, coast guard, air force, and navy.  Each of these small logos is done in great detail, and the patch features a good number of colors for being so small.

Since the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, many people have begun wearing patches and other items that support the military.  This patch is just one way you can show your support.  It measures 5 by 2.75, so it’s a little larger than some patches.  It’s more of an arch than a square, though, so it may fit in places where a square patch wouldn’t.

Support our troops in all branches of the military with this colorful, detailed patch.

The Cheap Place has a number of different Rocker Patches.  These patches feature famous biker saying, patriotic sayings with flags, and military division names.  Some of them are good sized, while others are smaller and designed to go on your shoulders.  One of the famous biker saying patches is the Live to Ride Rocker patch.

The lettering on this patch is embroidered in white, and it’s in a decorative font that is both easy to read and looks a bit different.  A line of dashed white goes around the letters, making them stand out even more.  A thick black border goes around the outside of the patch, which makes it easy to sew it onto leather.  Of course, if you’d rather put it on a piece of clothing that’s not leather, you can iron it on using the heat-activated adhesive on the back.  You just can’t use that on leather—it will ruin it!

The Live to Ride patch reflects your dedication to motorcycle riding and to your biker brothers and sisters.  It’s 3.75 inches long by 1.5 inches wide, so it’s small enough to fit just about anywhere.  I’d recommend putting it on your jacket shoulder or on the top part of a vest.  Because of the shape, it’s not the best patch to use to cover a rip in an older piece of clothing.  However, if you want a decorative patch with a great slogan, this may be the perfect one for you.

The right to bear arms can be a polarizing issue.  Some people absolutely believe that guns are a necessity.  There’s no way they would feel safe without them, and if someone were to break into their home, they would be defenseless without a gun.  On the other hand, some people believe that owning guns increases crime.  If you’re in favor of guns, you probably have seen some of the images and slogans featured on the 2^nd Amendment Patches.  You might even own a few of these patches yourself.  If you don’t and you want one, or if you’re looking for another one, the Never Surrender Right to Bear Arms Patch in Black is a great one to get.

Some patches that support a cause or idea are nothing more than a black rectangle with a slogan.  However, this patch is much more.  Sure, it has the phrase “Never surrender right to bear arms” on it, but those words surround a very colorful U.S. flag and eagle with crossed guns beneath it.  Even though it’s only 4 by 3.25 inches in size, this patch has as much color and detail as some of the large 12 by 12 patches.  It’s possibly the most detailed small patch I’ve seen.

If you believe the Founding Fathers were correct in adding the second amendment to the Constitution and that removing it would be foolish, this is definitely a patch you need.  Proclaim your love of guns and your right to bear arms in style.

The many different Star Patches come in a variety of colors, so you’re sure to find one that you like.  You might want to pick a star patch done in your favorite colors, or you and your fellow riders might want to select a couple of colors to be your motorcycle club colors.  If you like blue and black, you’ll want to go with the Blue Black Star Patch.

These two colors are somewhat on the darker side, but they do look very nice together.  You could attach them to white or light colored clothing so they’ll stand out, or use them to accent a dark leather jacket.  The star measure three by three, so it’s the perfect size to put on the lapel of a vest or the sleeve of a jacket.  Some biker clubs like to use stars to show how many years a rider has been a member of the club or to denote special officers.  Others just like to use stars as decoration.

This patch is a nautical star, meaning that each point of the star is separated into two colors.  The left side of each point is black, while the right side is blue.  These five-point stars are often used by those in the navy or the marines, and they also look like the five point stars found on the U.S. flag.

This patch features die cut borders that make it easy to sew onto leather clothing, and they also have iron-on adhesive on the back that makes them very easy to attach to other types of materials.

Riding at night can be quite dangerous.  Actually, doing anything at night can be dangerous, especially if you’re near traffic.  That’s why it’s always important to wear bright, reflective clothing.  But that kind of clothing really isn’t the biker look, is it?  Well, there’s a way around that—add some neat Reflective Patches to your dark leather jacket.  There are many different patches that look great and can keep you safe.  If you’re patriotic, you might want to add an American Flag Reflective Patch to your jacket.

This patch is your basic, standard United States flag with two slight twists.  The first is that, obviously, it’s reflective.  The second is that it has a thick silver border around it.  This border makes it very easy to sew it on to leather clothing without it looking odd.  Why?  If you used black thread, for example, it would easily show up in the red, white, and blue.  Use red, and it still shows up in the white and blue.  With multicolored patches that don’t have a border, it’s really hard to sew them on and make them look nice.  Of course, if you’re attaching this patch to non-leather items, just iron it on.

This reflective patch isn’t too large—it measures three inches by two inches—so it can be worn on a jacket sleeve or on the front of your vest.  You could even put it on your back pants pocket, but then it wouldn’t really help keep you safe at night.  Be sure you have at least one reflective patch on your dark clothing if you’re riding at night.  Always be safe!