gcanter2376
Eagle Member
What is the best way to get a patch on a Revo Carolina Bag? Sewing? Would ironing on work ok? Never done anything with a patch before. I want them not to come off unless i want them off and i dont want to mess up my bag.
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Best way to put a patch on a Carolina Bag?
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HarkeyPuck
* Ace Member *
I've put iron on patches on a few bags (military surplus & Innova Deluxe ) & they work quite well. But they don't come off after the glue is set, so make sure you'll want it on your bag. Edges may come up after time, nothing a few stitches won't fix.
HmRnKngJC25
Par Member
I just put 5 on my new revo. I was ironed on the top flap (with extra stitching) then 4 others hand stitch on the sides and front. i need to get a pic after i get a couple more on.
1Roy
Eagle Member
Sew them on.
gcanter2376
Eagle Member
I would like to see some pics if you dont mind. I think sewing might be the way to go but I have no sewing skills lol. I dont even know how to go about it.
1Roy
Eagle Member
gcanter2376
Eagle Member
Thanks!
Thats great and all but its not a uniform its cordura. I would think it would take something more than a regular needle and thread. Ive heard some people need a thimble and I would think a regular needle might bend.
Thats great and all but its not a uniform its cordura. I would think it would take something more than a regular needle and thread. Ive heard some people need a thimble and I would think a regular needle might bend.
silverbullet
Eagle Member
I bought needles from a hobby store for like 3 dollars and they worked fine on my Carolina bag 
Definitely sew them on. You never know what can happen when you are using one of those iron on ones. One mistake and now your bag has a nice scorch on it. Had no problem sewing mine on my Carolina.
gcanter2376
Eagle Member
Thanks for the guidance
vonDrehle your bag looks sweet. Did you guys have to use a thicker needle or did you use just an everyday ordinary one?
vonDrehle your bag looks sweet. Did you guys have to use a thicker needle or did you use just an everyday ordinary one?
HarkeyPuck
* Ace Member *
I agree sewing probably is the safest way to go. If you do decide to iron, use a towel or piece of fabric between the iron and your bag. NEVER put an iron directly on your patch/bag.
Huk Finn
* Ace Member *
I did the iron on. I put a very t-shirt thin rag over the patch, pressed the iron on it for a couple minutes. Then I sealed the outer edges of the patch with shoe goo. Hasn't peeled yet. Wasn't ugly either.
Why not two pics??? :thmbup:
gcanter2376
Eagle Member
pics
I'd love to see some picks of bags with patches. Revolution or not.
I'd love to see some picks of bags with patches. Revolution or not.
As far as the needle goes I just used what was around. I'm not sure if it was a "regulation" needle or not. Though I do admit my mom may have put one or two of them on .
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LoPan12
Double Eagle Member
depends on the patch really. The thicker it is, the harder it will be. Just use a needle that's not so think it will bend easily. Thimble or not, that's a matter of preference, callouses, and finger strength. Just remember, the thicker the needle, the harder you will have to push (pressure from the patch and bag around the needle). Spend like 2 bucks at wal-mart and you'll get 30 needles of various sizes. Or 3 bucks gets your specialty needles; big thick for canvas, or curved ones, etc. it's really not as hard as you think....the hardest part is making it look uniformaly neat, and that really just takes patience.
...I just posted a whole paragraph on sewing....
I used "outdoor" thread for this...but just because it would be load bearing, regular ol thread works for patches.
...I just posted a whole paragraph on sewing....
I used "outdoor" thread for this...but just because it would be load bearing, regular ol thread works for patches.
I do think I am going to copy your drink holder idea except maybe just have something covering the entire area. Sometimes I forget to grab my nalgene bottles from the sink and have to carry the 16.9oz bottles in my pockets because they fall right through the drink holder.
LoPan12
Double Eagle Member
I never had that problem actually, this was just cause I had the strap from cutting them off the back of the bag (i kept stepping on them) and replacing them with those velcro straps you see. They were just sittin there, so I figured...meh..
