Riding patch question

[Gar Rossi]

Hello all,

 

I've been having a hard time sewing the riding patch onto the flight suit with my sewing machine. What is the best way of sewing it on without making it look like a dumpster fire afterwards?

[Stroker]

I did mine by hand. It's basically the only way.

[Gar Rossi]

I was hoping to avoid that but route but it seems like I've no choice. I've heard of people saying to open the leg seam and sew it on like that. Well, better get some red bull and put on a pot of coffee. Thank you Stroker.

[BikerScout007]

You split the seam open on the outside part of the leg, sew the patch and thigh elastic, then stitch up the leg. That way you can take the leg in a bit, as Red Kap coveralls are a bit baggy

[Mr.Mike]

I was hoping to avoid that but route but it seems like I've no choice. I've heard of people saying to open the leg seam and sew it on like that. Well, better get some red bull and put on a pot of coffee. Thank you Stroker.

 

Use redbull in your coffee instead of water!

[M.J]

Hi ya John,

How I do it is pining that sucker down with lots of pins if your using fabric iron the lip down first, don't pull as you go. Keep measuring, go slow don't speed. You will have a very small opening while you sew your fabric give yourself plenty of space to pull and push it around, feel around to make sure you don't sew the other leg at the same time.

Really the trick is take your time and check. Another hint there is a fabric pen you can draw the outline so it wont go off course, the pen can be ironed off.

 

If they are quite baggy go with Mickeys idea.

 

I have done over 10 of the suckers and about to do another one, not my favourite part.

 

I have heard of fabric contact you can iron on to both sides and it will stick it down, then you can sew without the dam thing moving.

I haven't tried that technic my Daughter users quite a bit, making cosplays.

Good luck!