kaner88 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Hello guys, I am new here and have a newbie question. I recently bought and RBK 6100 Duncan Keith Blackhawks jersey. I love the sweater. However, the Bill Wirtz memorial patch kind of bugs me. Is this patch able to be removed without leaving a trace? I was going to take it to "Triple Threat Sports" in Mokena, IL to get it done, but wanted some feedback first. Thanks for the help. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMLFAN Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Hello guys, I am new here and have a newbie question. I recently bought and RBK 6100 Duncan Keith Blackhawks jersey. I love the sweater. However, the Bill Wirtz memorial patch kind of bugs me. Is this patch able to be removed without leaving a trace? I was going to take it to "Triple Threat Sports" in Mokena, IL to get it done, but wanted some feedback first. Thanks for the help.Chris If the patch is just stitched on it will be a piece of cake to remove, just remove the threads with a seam ripper and the patch should come off. If the patch was attached with adhesive prior to stitching it will be harder to take off but is still doable. Try ripping the stitches yourself and see if it comes off, if it's glued then send it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewillia8 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 If the patch is just stitched on it will be a piece of cake to remove, just remove the threads with a seam ripper and the patch should come off. If the patch was attached with adhesive prior to stitching it will be harder to take off but is still doable. Try ripping the stitches yourself and see if it comes off, if it's glued then send it in. Try to pinch the fabric behind the patch. If there is no move or give to it, it is probably glued or heat pressed before sewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaner88 Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Try to pinch the fabric behind the patch. If there is no move or give to it, it is probably glued or heat pressed before sewing. Thanks. It appears that it is not glued. I'll probably try my luck with a seam ripper tonight. Are there usually any ill effects (stretched material, etc) from removing a patch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I've had all sorts of results removing patches. Some come off clean, some require a little persuasion but leave no marks, some leave an outline of where they were and some come off clean - until you get to the end and then the glue hangs on for dear life. Some are bonded permanently and refuse to come off at all. I have taken things to the dry cleaners to help clean up evidence of glue. A light ironing can also help with outlines. The loose fabric behind the patch is a good sign. Patience is the key! Spend an hour now for a jersey that looks good for a lifetime. Rush it and you might put a permanent hole in the jersey, especially if you are not going to be replacing it with another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaner88 Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Thanks for all the advice. I stripped the patch off today and it went very well. There are no signs that a patch was once there.....much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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