What are some tips for taking the wing patch off?
Cut the threads out VERY carefully with a pair of nail scissors. If the patch doesn't have that plastic iron-on backing (most Texas wing patches don't) there should not be any glue residue. Once the patch is off, carefully remove any stray threads and then wash the shirt; this should 'heal' the needle marks. If there's no fading under the former patch area, then take it to a dry cleaners and have it pressed professionally.
Hope this helps.
P.S. You gonna be at the Texas Wing conference at the end of this month?
I would go further and recommend getting a stitch ripper for a couple bucks at your favorite retail outlet.
A couple of my shirts had glue scars from ironing them on for position to make it
easier for my wife to sew them on, they all had a blue stain in the corner where the patch is finished where the dye was pressed through by the cleaners - we'll see
if the get they out.
If they are machine sewed, it'll be tought to snip the stitches with scissors.
Same issue on my BDU's. Field jacket came right off, but one blouse has a tiny
glue spot which will wear off. Bigger problem was that I took off all my Pluto ES patches as well and one left a 3-inch glue mark that may be so bad the patch has to go back on.
What I used was an old fashioned razor blade. Most alterations shop use this to remove patches and it works very well. It's flat-blade. Just do it very carefully. I used it to replace my SDF rank insignia on my BDU shirt and to replace my SSI. It works just as well as a stitch remover.
Thanks! All of your suggestions are great.
No, Lt. Corway, I unfortunately will not be able to attend the Texas Wing Conference this month.
Blessings on All.
Use a razor blade. Just be careful, if its a new blade it'll go right through the BDU sleeve.
Good idea
Maj Manzano
SER Safety
I used my Sawzall. What? No?
Quote from: shorning on April 04, 2006, 09:44:16 PM
I used my Sawzall. What? No?
Steve, go stick your head back in your alcohol soaked pineapple! :o
Whatever happened to the phrase "the right tool for the right job."
Razor Blades?
Seam Ripper! Jeezie-Peezie..... :)
Quote from: SarDragon on April 04, 2006, 10:38:38 PM
Quote from: shorning on April 04, 2006, 09:44:16 PM
I used my Sawzall. What? No?
Steve, go stick your head back in your alcohol soaked pineapple! :o
Never you mind what I had for lunch. It's "local style, any kine grindz".