Biker Patches

Motorcycle patches are worn by bikers for various reasons. It can mean they belong to a club or it could refer to a personal achievement. You can buy these patches in real and online stores. You can also design one yourself.

How to Make Your Own Patch

Required Tools and Materials

Personal computer
Embroidery machine
Design file

Step 1

Design the patch on paper. Browse through magazines, websites, etc When you see a design you like, use it as a template for your own creation.

Step 2

Buy a digitized embroidery design file for your PC. Now you must move the paper patch you made to the computer. Make any changes as you see fit.

Step 3

Load this file to the embroidery machine. Fasten the area of the fabric with the embroidery loop. Make sure it is secured in the spot where you want the patch embroidered.

Step 4

Put the fabric in place and start the machine. The unit will do the work automatically, but it is best to keep an eye on it just the same.

How are Motorcycle Patches Worn?

Very often, these patches are set at the back of the vest. It is placed at the center under the shoulder blades. However, there are exceptions to this rule. A name / title patch should is placed in front of the vest. Specifically it is at the left side.

If you have a position in the club (i.e., president, secretary etc), this will be indicated on the patch. Your rank is placed under your name. Memorial patches have no specific layout. They can be put anywhere on the vest. They are used to commemorate dead club members.

Rockers

The rockers are crescent shaped patches located at the top and bottom of the club logo. These designs are called three-piece patches. The top rocker shows the club name. The bottom rocker indicates the state. Most motorcycle clubs use a one or two-piece patch. However, there are also some that use the three-piece patch.

Outlaw Patches

The three-piece patch is most often used by outlaw motorcycle clubs. The three-piece patch is reserved for members; prospects only have the bottom rocker. When their membership is approved, they get the top rocker and club symbol. However, there are non-outlaw groups that also wear this three-piece patch.

Meaning of Popular Outlaw Patches

Please note that the significance of these patches apply only to outlaws. Some custom patches may bear resemblances to these designs. However, it does not necessarily mean the meaning is the same.

The Ace of Spades means the biker is willing to kill for their rights. The number 13 or 13/M stands for marijuana, suggesting the biker is involved in drugs.

Wing patches have different meanings, depending on the color. Most of the time, it refers to achievements made in the club. Swastika patches show the biker’s disregard for the rules of modern society.

The club motorcycle patches are more than just stylish pieces to be worn. They are also used by the members to express themselves. Making your own patch lets you do the same thing.