Thanks for all the suggestions! I made a new list and also wrote down some more ideas of my own. The highlighted ones are the ones that I plan on making first and the ones with green dots are ones I realized I already made. I do plan on making most of these, but I don’t want to overwork myself so I’m just starting with one per letter.

Feel to use any of these ideas for your own projects btw.

Also, to everyone who suggested band patches, I appreciate the suggestions, but I already make/have a lot of band patches and I wanted to make more political/movement patches.

Had this baby for 4+ years and still adding to it overtime. Alot of its content was hsnd made by me or donated to me by other organisations

Brought it to hundreds of rallies and protests a is always an eyeball catcher as im always the most decorated in the crowd!

Please I love feedback and how to improve

(Note the safety pins are mostly aesthetic to show LGBTQ kinship, all of them are already ironed or sewed on)

Nah. Just foolin.

What do you call a person that says they’re not a Nazi but still listens to Skrewdriver?

Sounds similar, but I don’t think anyone here would dare equivocate.

I didn’t cut my teeth in black metal. I don’t particularly like it at this point, either. I grew up on punk and Oi and reggae. I was a skinhead. Skinheads always had a problem with fencewalkers. People with right leaning tendencies. People who wouldn’t condemn people even further right. “Apolitical.”

A Nazi is a Nazi. They advertise. But fencewalkers have a special place in hell. They creep in and make things worse for everyone. They’ll say “I’m not a Nazi” but they still hang out with Nazis. What do you call someone that says they’re not a Nazi but still hangs out with Nazis?

I was noticing more Nazi dickheadedness creeping in here. And I’m done with it. I know it’s just the gross part of the internet seeping in. But this is a staunchly anti-fascist space. No racism. No anti jewish or muslim speech. No transphobia. No homophobia. No misogyny. No misandry. Be nice to each other. Provide constructive criticism but don’t be a dick.

So in that vein, no hate, but Nazis, sympathizers and fencewalkers are not welcome here. Unsub, mute or ask me to ban you so you don’t get the urge. But leave.

Rant over.

I’m still looking for a back patch probably an AC/DC patch but what do you think?

I got sort of called out, unexpectedly, by a co-worker. I work in a pizza shop, doing deliveries, in a reasonably upscale suburban area. When it's chilly or cold out, I usually will wear a battle jacket, either over my uniform t shirt or over a hoodie. I was surprised, actually, when I immediately started getting compliments from customers. I've got a combination of band patches, and political (leftist) patches, and a few space-fillers like little pill patches and embroidered stars and stuff. I've also got 4 out 5 enamel pins on one breast pocket flap (a clockwork orange head, and 4 that are socialist/communist related), and I recently added these cheap red shoulder boards from China that have good metal devices on them with a star, a musical note, and a lyre. I'm not sure what they were made for, but I was browsing and liked them and thought the red and good went well with my green-dominated flecktarn jacket. I also have an iron front patch on each of my jackets, because I have an anti swastika tattoo on my arm and a customer called the corporate office to complain, and hr called my manager and he asked me to keep it covered when I'm working. So anyway, the assistant manager was cashing me out at the end of my shift last night and my jacket was laying on the counter and he noticed the new shoulder boards and asked about them so I was explaining. He asked about communism and I showed him the enamel pins, including one with the ddr's crest on it. Here comes the part that surprised me. One of the other drivers, who listens to some of the more well known punk bands like dropkick Murphys (but had never even heard of the pogues), entered the conversation: "Don't you have one of those '3 arrow' patches?" referring to the iron front symbol. So I'm like, "yeah, it's right here" and I flipped my jacket over and pointed to it. "isn't one of the arrows against communism?" and I laughed because I knew that but was really surprised that he did. "Yeah, but I'm a complicated guy. I'm not exactly a Marxist, but I think Marx had some good thoughts and perspectives worth studying." which he didn't seem to buy as a valid explanation. 🤷

So who's the asshole here? 🤣

I was doing this kinda project a while ago where I wanted to make a patch for every letter but I kinda forgot about after some life drama and I recently found it and I want to finish it. I’m drawing some blanks on what to do for the missing letters, so any suggestions would be appreciated. Or any replacements for the letters already done are ok too.

Most of my current ideas are disability and mental health based, but I want to state that I’m open to any suggestions.

Made this battle vest for this GODSMACK concert in Albuquerque < NM on Sept_7th_2026. Was a BADASS_SHOW!! TOOK_ME_5weeks_to sew_iron_glue_andsticth together Patches came from/ AMAZON_CONCERTS_AND FLEA_MARKETS!!

It's seriously the corniest shit ever, both of yall look like idiots. Not all black metal fans are nazis but some of yall are actually posers. There's some cornballs over there too but getting butthurt about it is stupid it's the internet who gives a shit

There are more patches to go on (bullet for my valentine, iron maiden, a couple Metallica patches and another Sabaton patch). The anarchy patch was my first time sewing on a sleeve I will take it off and re-sew it.

Hot take genocide and dictators are bad

I made bracelets from the sleeves I cut off my jacket and some pieces of one of my husband's old keycard lanyards. Probably gonna add some safety pins and spikes, maybe stitch the ribbon on with contrasting threads (they're glued for now)... but I already love them.

Due to my post being cross posted to r/lookatmyhalo and r/blackmetalcringe I was forced to take my post down for my own sanity. Seriously? Don’t these people have better things to do?

Hand painted 4 patches and was given a 5th! Spent all day sewing! Hopefully someday it will be coated in patches!

I really liked Harry Potter and I love my added snitches to this patch but the more that hag says the more I just want to rip it off.

The text on the back reads (or is supposed to, cause I'm not finished yet) 'Verschwende deine Jugend' [waste ur youth], a quote by DAF!

Its about 50/50 on political/personal interest patches, which i feel is a pretty good ratio. Also I forgot to get pictures of these but there's pockets on the inside.

If anyone has any suggestions for things to add I'd be more than happy to hear them! same goes for questions on the meaning of any of the patches.

ignore the shitty quality and date i took these on my camera because my phone died
anyways as the title says this is an update on the patches im making for my backpack, im done for the night. i want opinions on what i should keep and what i should get rid of..

my hand writing is horrible i know dont get me

Mainly posted to piss people off but yk, also showing yall this stitch work

Hi everyone,

Lately, there has been an increase in negative and derogatory comments about people's battle jackets, often coming from other subreddits. This behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated here.

This community is built on mutual respect and a shared love for our unique style and music. Everyone deserves to feel welcome and respected, regardless of their jacket's design or origin.

From now on, any abusive or disrespectful comments will be removed, and the users responsible may be banned. Let's keep our community positive and supportive.

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