DIY

I like to reuse the tabs I get from when I have canned iced tea :)) I'll put them on my chains and stuff 

One thing I haven't tried, But I have seen, Is you take Cans from monster, Or a coke or Something, Then you Cut the back and Flatten them, & Then cut holes all around the Can, Finally you can Sew the cans together to make Coke can Armor. I figure maybe if you paint it and Use them like Armored Patches that might be Cool.

i rlly love this beer cap buttons their fun iam just rlly sad becouse i lost my cap last weekend with a bunch of pins on it

I release and promote records :)

using bottlecaps and can tabs w safety pins 2 make button badges. 

Making jewelry 

reusing bottle caps & can tabs i find on the ground for pins & using old t-shirts for patches   

I make my own cassettes, create my own j-cards. I also record some stuff on my cassette player and then hand it to my friends. :)

I really enjoy making bottle-cap-pins, mostly bc it's pretty easy and cheap af, I also like making my own cds (as in burning them, mostly those of bands whose records aren't sold anywhere anymore)

recently patched up some ripped pants (don't ask) with a yoda patch.

I learned how to make spiders out of beads and wires which is super fun

I love drawing on used shirts that are either thrown out/nobody wants. I have a couple examples on my profile! I recently started making shirts for bands that I really like because tour merch can be $$$

I found that the metal ends of pens can be used as studs if you find the right size screw to secure it! That, and soda tabs are super useful. They can be made into chainmail, chains, bracelets / chokers, or just sewn onto clothing. 

If you're looking for durability when sewing patches, I recommend fishing line or dental floss (or just good quality sewing / embroidery thread)

my current fav is putting masking tape in the shape of a spiderweb on an old t shirt and cutting out the spaces in between to get a really cool design! im also planning on painting some shirts with bleach

Like everyone else I love the good old beer bottle cap and can tab buttons/pins. More than that though I like making rings with paperclips or nail polish. Real simple and fun, and I just love rings. Oh, and I also really like custom jewelry in general.

idk, maybe pins out of bottle caps, soda tabs and safeties. BUT recently I made a ballsack bag which is pretty cool imo, would post but idk how tf u post pics here ffs

i collect pop tabs and like making jewelry with them. i also saw a cool video idea where someone took their worn-out socks and made patches with them, which would be fun with any socks with anything on them (i have a lot of cat-themed socks so i bet i could make cat-themed patches lol).

idk how to reply to specific people and idk if you can but to the VX person that just posted, at the top there's an insert image button, so i think if you wanted to share photos, you would have to upload it to a site like imgur or something and then include the url. the insert image button is inbetween the insert link and paragraph formatting buttons if you don't know which one it is :)

u could make ALOT of stuff with old jeans. some ideas are mixmatching 2 pairs that are different colors or designs, i did that with some bermuda shorts I got (half black, half white) and u could also make battle vests, that one u should search online because I recently made one and it flopped :P

Sewing patches onto your clothes. You can make patches using scrap fabric. For the actual sewing part get a needle and thread or dental floss and as for the skill of sewing ask one of your adults or watch a YouTube video. I hope this helps :)

cut slits into can tabs and link multiple together to make a thick chain

taking a pair of jeans a covering them in small patches (usually i like denim or leather), makes them last like forever and looks super cool and then i like to put bigger band patches over those. Also making pins for my band using bottle caps, soda tabs and safety pins. Using stencils and fabric to make shirts too!

Little crown made out of cans for my opossum plush. 

making skirts from old pants

I enjoy making my own posters with a printer and self-laminating sheets or packing tape. Sometimes I'll use a mix of both- you could also use a sheet of clear plastic and use the packing tape to adhere it. Makes it more durable without fear of tearing!

making my own patched with fabric paint and stencils, currently sewing them on a hat i already have sex prisoner and the swankys on it

made a spiked belt recently, i use old/broken belts to make cuffs, and i made a tote bag outta jeans that didn't fit

I love my split-dye denim jacket. Half black, half green. It's got a green spiderweb patch filling the front shoulder panel on the black side to get a little bit of pizazz (plus patches and pins all over it)

I used to love making stencils and patches but it's been a while tbh. I've been more into herbalism lately (making my own tinctures, teas, and elixers) but I'm trying to get back into upcycling clothes. 

ooh defo DIY patches! I love cutting old fabric pieces and painting on them to sew them on other stuff or attach them with safety pinss

I help run a DIY punk/camping festival. Check us out at www.camppunksylvania.com/

CROSS STITCHING PATCHES!!! 

this is my favorite way to make custom patches for any of my needs, ive been making a lot recently as gifts for my friends and family. this is one of the most affordable crafts to get into, as well as being easy as hell. 

YOU WILL NEED:

~ embroidery thread in your colors of choice (not hard to come by, i see it at craft stores and places like walmart for like 50c USD for a good bit of it)

~ aida cloth. this is the quintessential cross stitch cloth, it had little grids of holes for your needle to go through so you dont need a sharp one! it comes in different sizes, i recommend 14ct or 16ct for patches. these "counts" go by how many grid squares lined up make an inch, so 14ct is bigger than 16ct.

~ needle for sewing 

~ scissors for snipping 

~ embroidery hoop (almost optional, i get by without one, but it guarantees even tension)

~ water soluble marker (absolute lifesaver for drawing on patterns) 

you can find thousands of cross stitch patterns for free online, like on pinterest or another site like that. you can also make your own pattern or copy from pixel art or sprites, as this method is just pixel art that you can wear or put on anything! 

RESOURCES: 

~ cross stitch basics from caterpillar cross stitch (bg music is kind of loud on this one just to warn) 

~ easy beginner cross stitch guide from colorfully sarah (this one is following a premade pattern but the information stands on its own) 

~cross stitch 101: handmade patches from lewiswhatshisname (this one is CRUCIAL) 

go forth and be merry