Many times people make the mistake of thinking that skull patches are things that are just for Halloween, but some people like using a skull theme. In fact, there are a great many people who enjoy using skulls as decorative add ons year round. The good thing about patches is that you can easily add them to a number of your clothing, fabric, and accessory items without too much of a problem, and they are a relatively inexpensive way to give your style a little lift.
There are a great variety of different types of skull patches, so even if you do not like the traditional skull and crossbones look, you can easily pick from any of the others on the market. There are even skulls with pink and purple hair bows as well as glittery effects for women who prefer skulls with a bit of a feminine touch. If you are looking for something more masculine, there are a skulls with flames and guns as well as patriotic skulls with images like the bald eagle or the flag in the background. Ultimately it just depends on your personal style and what kind of patch you want to use to display your personality to the world.
Once you have decided on the type of skull patch you like, then you will need to attach it to your clothing. Most of the patches are coated with a special adhesive that reacts to heat, so they can be ironed on with ease. However, if you are attaching it to something leather, then you will want to make sure that you sew it on around the edges instead of ironing so that you do not scar the fabric. You can do this with a machine or by hand.
