u/Dry_Cut_3809

Image 1 — My first battle vest and my first hanmade patches
Image 2 — My first battle vest and my first hanmade patches

My first battle vest and my first hanmade patches

Decided to finally start a vest, but wanted to make all the patches myself using fabric acrylic and hand-cut stencils. Right now I've got HEALTH, Youth Code, and some custom stuff done.

I'm already working on a second batch. I decided not to limit the vest strictly to bands, so I'm adding things that are just a big part of my life - gaming stuff, a Straight Edge cross, and a Monster Energy logo. I want it to represent me, not just a specific genre rulebook.

Just wanted to share the progress. If anyone has practical experience with preserving acrylic on denim so it survives the pit and doesn't peel off immediately, let me know.

u/Dry_Cut_3809 — 3 days ago