Custom patches
Motorcycle Vest Patches, Sewn On
Club colors, rockers, name tags, flags and memorial patches, stitched onto your leather vest before it ships. $35 per patch, placed exactly where you tell us.
Quick answer: We sew patches onto any leather vest we make for $35 per patch. Send us the patches you already have, or send your artwork and we build the vest around it for $40 extra per vest. Mark where each patch goes using our numbered placement diagram (1 to 8) and every patch is stitched on before the vest ships.
Patch placement diagram
Tell us where each patch goes
Pick a number for every patch. Right and left are as you wear the vest, so right chest sits over your right side.
- 1Right chest
- 2Left chest
- 3Right front, lower
- 4Left front, lower
- 5Back, top rocker
- 6Back, center patch
- 7Back, bottom rocker
- 8Somewhere else
Where patches usually go
Biker vest patch placement
Most riders follow the same basic layout. If you ride with a club, follow your club’s own rules first.
| Patch | Usual spot | Diagram number |
|---|---|---|
| Top rocker | Curved patch across the upper back, usually the club or group name. | 5 |
| Center patch | Middle of the back, usually the club logo. | 6 |
| Bottom rocker | Curved patch across the lower back, usually a state, city or chapter. | 7 |
| Name tag | Chest, left or right, at the height of the chest pocket. | 1 or 2 |
| Rank or officer tab | Chest, on the side opposite the name tag. | 1 or 2 |
| Flags, memorial and event patches | Lower front panels, or anywhere you describe. | 3, 4 or 8 |
A three-piece back patch (top rocker, center patch, bottom rocker) needs a solid back panel with no seam across the middle. Every vest in our motorcycle club vest collection has one. See our back panel guide for sizes.
How it works
From your patches to a finished vest
- Choose your vestAny style, in a standard size (men’s S to 8XL, women’s XS to 5XL) or your own measurements.
- Send your patchesMail us the patches you have, or send artwork as PNG, JPG or PDF, or a photo of the patch.
- Pick the placementGive each patch a number from 1 to 8 on the diagram above.
- We stitch and shipPatches are sewn on during production, which takes about 8 business days. US orders arrive in about 3 to 4 weeks.
Patch-ready vests
Vests built to carry your colors
Send patch details
Upload your design or patch photos
Send your artwork or photos of the patches you already have, tell us which vest and where each one goes, and we reply by email. You can also email support@leathermcvest.com with your order number.
Each patch we sew on is $35. Own-design vests are $40 extra.
Send your patches
Questions, answered
Patch questions
PriceHow much does it cost to sew patches on a leather vest?
We sew each patch on for $35 when we make your vest. A vest built around your own design is $40 extra, plus $35 for each patch we sew on.
PlacementWhere do patches go on a biker vest?
The top rocker goes across the upper back, the center patch in the middle of the back and the bottom rocker across the lower back. Name tags and rank tabs usually go on the chest. Use our diagram numbers 1 to 8 to tell us exactly where.
Club patchesWhat is a three-piece patch?
A three-piece patch is a top rocker, a center patch and a bottom rocker worn together on the back of a club vest. It needs a solid back panel with no seam across the middle.
Your patchesCan I send my own patches?
Yes. Send us the patches you already have and tell us where each one goes. You can also send artwork as PNG, JPG or PDF, or a photo of the patch.
SewingAre patches sewn or glued on?
Sewn. We stitch every patch onto the leather during production, so nothing peels off in the wind or the rain.
TimingHow long does it take?
Production takes about 8 business days and patches are sewn on as part of it. US orders arrive in about 3 to 4 weeks door to door.
ClubsCan you do patches for a whole club?
Yes. Use our club and bulk order page for 10 or more vests with matching colors sewn on every vest.