Bands (0)
Groups (0)
Members (0)
Forums (0)
(X)

World's largest community of heavy metal tshirt and battlejacket collectors.

Iron Maiden Dedication Battle Vest - Bootleg version (nr. 1)

Wed, 13/01/2021 - 11:31

This is my first jacket I finished, my Maiden dedication vest 🤘😄🤘 I only used bootleg patches, but used the official modern back patch for this one. I will probable add some studs, pins, and spikes to this one at a later stage.
When I started this vest I really couldn't choose which back patch to pick. It was my girlfriend who came up with the clever idea to use Velcro so that I can change the back patch when ever I want 🤘😁🤘 It works really well and can recommend it to everybody who can't choose their back patch. Not recommended for vintage patches though 🤪

Battle Jacket

Not for sale or trade

Bands:

Iron Maiden

Looking into th... on Wed, 13/01/2021 - 12:46

ehehehehehe, that Velcro style is the nuts, I like it!

Heavy Metal Chemist on Wed, 13/01/2021 - 13:16

😁 It works really well man. Especially going to a festival this is really nice. You take one vest, a few back patches, and you can alter your vest to support your favorite band that day 🤘😄🤘
I used some stitching glue to glue the hard Velcro part to the vest, and reinforced it by sewing (which is a terribly hard job 😅). The soft part is glued on the patch.

Madt_Butcher on Wed, 13/01/2021 - 22:16

Cool

Heavy Metal Chemist on Wed, 13/01/2021 - 22:35

Thanks mate! I decided to go for bootleg patches only because I also made myself a classic patch vest. Still there are some more Maiden dedication vests in the pipeline, all having a different kind of patches/theme.

cambotero on Thu, 14/01/2021 - 14:19

holy shit that backpatch velcro is a freaking sweet idea

Heavy Metal Chemist on Thu, 14/01/2021 - 23:14

It was my girlfriend her idea and I was amazed by the idea as well 😅

Seth Slater on Thu, 14/01/2021 - 15:22

Love your idea of using velcro!

Heavy Metal Chemist on Thu, 14/01/2021 - 23:20

@Mechanicalsympathy
I'm to old for the pit anyway 🤪 On the other hand, I'm not too concerned about a $7 back patch. Also, when you have all 4 sides 'Velcro-ed' like on my vest it is not so easy to remove. I would definitely feel it if someone attempts it.
We Heavy Metal Maniacs should also not mess each other up by stealing jackets, patches and whatever more. 🤘😄🤘

Seth Slater on Thu, 14/01/2021 - 23:52

That is a valid point. I suppose it would depend on the type of velcro you use. Industrial velcro such as ALFA-LOK would be very safe I think.

Heavy Metal Chemist on Fri, 15/01/2021 - 08:56

Velcro is works because of friction, so you can simply add more Velcro to secure it. In my opinion all 4 sides is sufficient, but you can add two diagonal strips to be even more sure.

Heavy Metal Chemist on Thu, 14/01/2021 - 23:16

Thanks man! When I was a kid I had Velcro to close my shoes, but once I figured out how to tie my shoes I completely forgot about the conveniences of Velcro. Now 30+ years later rediscovered it's awesomeness 🤘😄🤘

metalmaster1996 on Thu, 14/01/2021 - 18:35

Great vest, man! The velcro is an awesome idea!

Heavy Metal Chemist on Thu, 14/01/2021 - 23:24

Thanks man! Thee gluing on with the stitching glue is easy but it can detach around the edges. Therefore I glued them one, and then sewed them tight so that they can never come off. It was one of the worst things I had to do on a jacket . You not only have to get through the denim, but also through a hard piece of plastic and glue. The needle becomes a bit sticky which makes sewing even more difficult 😑 It was worth it though 🤪
It also goes easier with Death metal blasting through the speakers while sewing it on 🤘🤪🤘

metalmaster1996 on Fri, 15/01/2021 - 00:06

Wow, that's a lot of work! It was not easy to do it, but now you have something unique. Cheers!

Heavy Metal Chemist on Fri, 15/01/2021 - 09:00

It works for me and it took some effort, but it is very convenient when you go to a festival. I have one vest (not uploaded yet) which also has the Velcro and I took it to Graspop Metal Meeting. When Maiden was headlining I put my Trooper back patch, and the next day for Judas Priest I was wearing the Screaming for Vengeance back patch 🤘😆🤘
I used stitching glue but maybe superglue is more efficient and doesn't require sewing on the Velcro.

metalmaster1996 on Sun, 17/01/2021 - 01:41

It must be super cool to do it on festivals haha maybe I'll do that later, if I make another vest.

blitz on Sat, 16/01/2021 - 01:06

Another great kutte. Those are some great bootlegs! I've seen other people do velcro for the backpatch, so it's definitely a viable option.

Heavy Metal Chemist on Sat, 16/01/2021 - 10:31

Thanks Blitz! You are really making my morning great! I woke up and got 5 super nice compliments from you on my vests and jackets. Thanks man 🤘😄🤘
I've never seen the Velcro, but I didn't have the illusion I was the first either 😄 Velcro is super convenient, but would only do this with the 'cheap' modern back patches. I will never do this with the vintage beauties that I have.

The Clairvoyant

on Sat, 16/01/2021 - 10:30

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: you can never have enough Maiden! Great work booking the use of bootleg patches, there are some beautiful ones out there. 🤘