Heat Pressing Leather Patches On Hats!

[@leestuart38]

Don't forget to go follow @roguelabmfg on instagram, thanks!

[@h3ll3n27]

What brand is that hoodie you are wearing?

[@djrerun1752]

FYI the full color leather os a sublimatable leatherette. Im sure theres other ways as well. Forgot what supplier I saw it on but it is out there.

[@djrerun1752]

Also... What kind of adhesive is it that u are using on the patches? Is it adhered to the patches before lasering?

[@brytmbewe]

@@djrerun1752 wondering the same

[@chelseapoitras6227]

Could I get the information in your subsriber that does your patches? Im in the market for nice heat press patches for our hats

[@deejaudible]

Thanks!

[@leestuart38]

No problem! Thank you! 👊🏻

[@sjm8510]

I hit the patch adhesive side with a heat gun a little to pre-activate the glue, then place it on the spot and press it, that way the patch stays exactly where it has to and no need for tape and worry of slipping.

[@benzeeno8150]

Where do you order your leather patches?

[@sjm8510]

​@@benzeeno8150 Alibaba, if needed quicker Stahls.

[@chrisbartolucci1736]

I love the bloopers at the end makes me feel like I get a treat for staying till the end

[@leobelljr]

What type of adhesive/glue did you add to the back of the patch to make it stick

[@t-shirt-printing-at-home]

Can u pls share link to follow the guy done that synthetic patch here

[@trashpanda6ix]

I use the thermo tape for heat pressed shirts, and never once thought to make little pull tabs to save time and energy. Great tip, Lee!

[@leestuart38]

It makes a huge difference in on-press time. Glad to help!

[@evolutionnutritionandphysi6034]

how and where can you get the adhesive leather/leatherette? i love them!!!! i have an idea for one already! say yes to hats!!!!

[@joerayjr]

Did you find out?

[@beardedivan1369]

stahls or transfer express do leather patches

[@creationsbysue9097]

What product do you use on the back of the leather patch to make it stick?

[@alex-haines9848]

@Ammon mills how do I use the adhesive? Only one side is sticky

[@marcoss6212]

@@alex-haines9848 when heat is applied both sides become sticky, check this video out kzbin.info/www/bejne/oniziWSHZd-Yg6c.

[@karenkrebs6253]

Like Gomer Pyle says “thank ya, thank ya, thank ya.” I have one of those sheets and would of never thought to use it, since watching your video no more marks on the bill! Thanks again!!!❤

[@alexherman1987]

Thanks for the video. Do u have the link for the patches ?

[@seventytwo7953]

Dude, not sure you how operate a one man shop, and knock out killer video's as well, plus have a life. Much respect! Will be testing out our 360 IQ real soon! Keep up the great work man!

[@leestuart38]

Definitely have no life haha, the shop and the videos are my life 24/7. But I wouldn't have it any other way 🤘🏻

[@pedroramirodesign]

AMAZING STYLE OF PROMOTION AND EDIT IS GREAT FROM SNAP HAT TO T-SHIRTS , SEEING EVERY SINGLE TIME I WATCH THAT PRESS !OMG

[@chuurchuur9642]

Iv just subscribed... from sydney Australia.... love your content.. cant thank u enough... i had aspirations of started my own printing business a few years ago but fell off the wagon due to my own inexperience and lack of information and support. I then came across your videos a couple of months ago and now... thanks to you... have a new outlook and motivation to start doing what i would love to do... thank you.

[@leestuart38]

That's so amazing to hear! That's what this stuff is all about. Good luck!

[@Mi1itaryMight]

Have you ever tried to see them on with the Melco?

[@1993Revhead]

You are goals. I'm starting out in Australia. Love your setup!

[@leestuart38]

Thanks man!

[@wmac78able]

Just ordered the 360 after a bit of a delay to the shipments going to the UK. Can't wait to try it out for myself!

[@leestuart38]

It's a great machine, you'll love it 🤘🏻

[@k2zr2]

Hi, Hey something I know about, Leather! What is on the back of the patch to make it stick to the hat? I tool leather, and have a heat press and have some ideas...

[@leestuart38]

It's a type of heat seal adhesive, I'm not sure what the exact stuff being used is but it can be applied to basically anything

[@oniwindeben4332]

Very cool.. What brand of hat did you use..?

[@LegacyMediaSolutions]

Did I miss the link of where to order the patches?

[@inspyre.design]

Stahls, The Studio... many others ;)

[@Evechannel222]

Where do you get your leather patches sourced?

[@frankcurrentii6844]

Didnt see the link on who makes the patches?

[@barccat]

Lee, we're ordering one of those flexible application pads and one thing isn't talked about in the video. So just real quick... we have a hotronix hat press, usually press out 6 panel Richardsons at 310 for 15 seconds at med pressure with iron on vinyls. If we use the pad you suggest, what would you increase the seconds too that you've found works?

[@leestuart38]

I don't increase the time using the the pad. It's too thin to really soak up any heat

[@nrange82]

Where did you purchase the leather patches ?

[@jasonkaz6]

Always spot on with great tips. Appreciate the attention to detail.

[@leestuart38]

Thanks dude. Those little details matter 👏🏻

[@thecoolienation218]

Hats look fantastic.

[@leestuart38]

Thanks!

[@vincentdelacruz2874]

That new lens tho, i think you have the best video quality in all of youtube bro.! Love the content, awesome as always.!

[@leestuart38]

Thanks man, I'm working on that 🤘🏻

[@Smallbore2wheels]

Just printed my first leather patch with my laser cutter. And got a weird hat for my fat head. I knew I'd come back to this videos 🤙🏼

[@LaCarretaMusical]

Hi what size are this leather patches?

[@leestuart38]

This is 2.5"

[@qualityfirst9051]

Do you use any glue ?

[@kid2nice6]

You deserve so many more subs! Editing is perfect.. you're so informative.. just overall perfect content, Thanks.

[@leestuart38]

Thank you! Share a video and help that number grow 🙌🏻

[@sofloemir]

Woulda been nice to know what rhe adhesive in the back was...

[@kingjeffishere]

Awesome vid! I was looking for a way to hype up hat sells again, leather....gotta try it!

[@jennifermyers4856]

Please provide a link to the heat press and the leather patches

[@leestuart38]

The link to the press is in the video description. We make the patches here in house now

[@phototec]

Lee, where did you get the leather patches? Link, please....Thanks

[@jlair]

Yes please. Need to get leather patches!

[@leestuart38]

Join our Facebook print group, the info is in there

[@stuartstuart984]

@@leestuart38 What is the link to the Facebook print group.

[@benjaminrsutton]

Your excitement makes me wanna make hats

[@zactamundo]

Amazon has tape dispensers for heat tape...Also best to pull down the hat's sweat band before pressing.

[@crishoge1664]

Was the adhesive question ever answered? TIA

[@pameladhont7586]

Love your videos. Would love more on heat press for shirts and hats

[@3DPrintFarm]

Outstanding job sir!

[@juanvilla3393]

What adhasive did you used for the leather patches

[@bryansullivan4350]

Some freaking awesome!

[@creativegrain7699]

Might be a dumb question but... does the leather patch have any sort of adhesive? or does the heat meld the leather with the hat material just fine?

[@leestuart38]

Yes they have a heat applied adhesive on backside. All patch suppliers sell their patches like this 👍🏻

[@creativegrain7699]

@@leestuart38 Gotcha cool thanks! Awesome quality video BTW!!

[@davecummins3781]

Thanks for the info sir. As always great vid and info! Cheers!

[@DanielBoone1933]

Start the video at 3:05 to skip the promo. Great video

[@Flametamer145]

Do you order patches from stahls done. Or do you buy leather with adhesive backing in bulk

[@leestuart38]

When you order from stahls they're ready to go

[@chasedhont]

Where did you order your "faux" leather patches? I'm looking into those and want to be sure they adhere to the hats - what backing did you get on the patches?

[@ride-n-reel]

Curious to know the same. What faux leather (leatherette?) and what adhesive was used?

[@UgandanAllstar]

I need that machine 🤖 how much are we looking at ?

[@leestuart38]

The link is in the description

[@tracismith4506]

First off -- your great love your video help! I need a bit of advice... like you my hats are melting and the vinyl didn't stick at a lower temp! What are your doing truckers at with HTV? Your lower and upper temps and time? I'd love a bit of help there! Have you done foam truckers too? If you have a successful HTV setting and time I'd love that too! Thank you so much! One girl shop here eating money on ruined hats! lol

[@leestuart38]

I don't follow stahls temp settings, I find them to be way off. Lower I don't go above 200° for any sort of structured hat, then the top I run whatever temp is recommended by the material manufacturer for a top heat only heat press

[@JRADMAKES]

I came here to try and to re-apply a leather patch to a beanie I just got from work. I’m thinking E-6000… Are you near the Rogue river by chance?

[@makemoneywoodworking]

Do you know what the flexible application pad is made of? I'd like to get one but was hoping to not have to drop $40 on one. Any links via Amazon? Thanks!! -Wes

[@leestuart38]

It's worth the money

[@sk8girl182]

Hello can you please share some information about the glue on the s.leather patch? It is already applied on the leather or you apply it after the laser cut? Great content

[@leestuart38]

This stuff comes with the adhesive already applied during manufacturing. With genuine leather and a lot of other types of patches it's added afterwards. I'll get into that deeper sometime

[@DBMaida]

How does that press work on trucker hats with the foam front? Also is there a "hot fix tape" that you can apply between the back of a patch and the front of the caps and then hit the heat press? THANKS

[@leestuart38]

Works great on truckers. There's high heat tape linked in the description

[@dirtystacksapparel9004]

Getting leather patch hats for my brand in production right now but would love to do my own eventually. Thank you for another awesome video lee! Love my rogue lab shirts too btw 💪🏼

[@leestuart38]

Hell ya! Thanks a lot for supporting man

[@KennDuTV]

What is the thickness of patch?

[@trinawidders3535]

Great video. Are people still liking the stahls for embroidery patches? Or are they peeling at the edges? Anyone make them using hydbond?

[@larryakers4144]

What do you use for adhesive on the back of the patch?

[@sonjachamulak5778]

Great Video... Question- What is that embroidery machine you have there to the left?

[@JustFinishCustomDesigns]

How do you not get creases on the hat?

[@uptourgames3735]

Hey Man. I've been thinking about starting a brand in Nigeria Didn't know where to start from, and I've seen so many videos. Found you today! and guess what? I'm watching all your videos and taking note of things I need Basically ripping you off of knowledge LMAO I'm a software engineer btw

[@ReflektonRecords]

Is there a preference as to why you use the flexible sheet vs the pads that come with press?

[@leestuart38]

The sheet is a lot faster, the pads require more time to get the heat through. The only reason to use the pads would be for things that are delicate like 3D embroidered patches

[@joahleu]

nice work，like the green one & extra scene

[@leestuart38]

Thanks 🙌🏻

[@type88network]

Nice video. Great tips and ideas!

[@leestuart38]

Thanks!

[@resinapparelco433]

I use Stahls for most of my stuff it’s nice seeing someone go through the same process as me. I aspire to have a setup like you have. I’m liking your brand too, that military green hoodie is 🔥. Very informative video

[@leestuart38]

Hell ya glad it helped. Thanks!

[@johnniedee8754]

What type of adhesive did you add to/apply to the back of your patches? You didn't show us that process. Could you explain below? Thanks a lot. Love your videos.

[@leestuart38]

They come with the adhesive already on there

[@alexanderorr6419]

Did you ever find something to use and the settings?

[@joannbonn8941]

Do you think the leather patches would work with knit beanies?

[@leestuart38]

As long as they're not acrylic like a lot of beanies are. They melt in the heat press

[@lxstangs]

Did you list the guy who sent you the patches?

[@henry3rdespinoza779]

What kind of material do u cover hat with

[@leestuart38]

It's linked in the description

[@medic4178]

Hey, Lee. I was wondering if you would share the contact info for the leather patch guy that you talked about in the video? Thanks, in advance.

[@simzrag953]

this is what i have waiting for a long days . thanks man

[@natebarkdull1983]

Lovin the videos Lee! You actually convinced me to buy this press. I ordered some custom embroidered patches from Stahls and the patch itself looks great, but the edges of the patch want to peel up quite easily. I've used the foam pads, the stretchy grey silicon pad, teflon, and nothing seems to keep the edges from peeling up. I've use thermo tape and the recommended heat and pressure settings for the patches (320 bottom, 280 top), pressure at 5,6,7, and anywhere from 30-45 seconds pressed and I wait 24 hours before I start picking at it. Same result every time, the edges want to peel up. Do you have any other setting suggestions? All the experimenting I've done are within the recommendations from Stahls. I'm getting frustrated and could use some help.. Thanks again. Your videos are fantastic by the way.

[@leestuart38]

Run it much hotter than what you're being told and don't use the foam pads unless you're applying 3D embroidery patches.

[@mickybrooks1771]

What type of adhesive do u use for patches? For hats

[@stevetucker7230]

@@mickybrooks1771 3M

[@kcq2111]

What adhesive us used on the leather when using a heat press?

[@sunrisetacticalgear29]

New Sub, great video! I am just getting into the pressing business, and am waiting for my Fusion 360, I can’t wait to try the leather patches. Keep up the hard work.

[@leestuart38]

You definitely won't regret the 360, it's quickly become one of my favorite pieces of gear. Thanks for watching 🤘🏻

[@JustinJ.]

How would this press work with something on the side of the hat? Or a partial wrap around from front to side? Great vid Lee, appreciate the content, keep it up!

[@leestuart38]

The wrap around thing might be a little tricky depending on the design but it's definitely possible. The nice thing about this press is you can hit nearly every print location on a hat no problem

[@TrevorAllenPhotography]

Hey @lee Stuart ! You convinced me to get this. Hopefully they ship to Canada. Would this one work to add patches to, say, hoodies? And I have my own laser here (GLowforge) and make my own patches...I just need to figure out what I put on the back of the leather to make them stick with the heat.

[@leestuart38]

They do ship here, stahls has a whole Canadian division for us. The link in the description should direct you to it. Stahls also sells a patch adhesive 🤘🏻

[@timothyfisher7371]

@@leestuart38 I make alot of leather and faux leather patches at my shop. 2 weeks ago a stahls rep told me they sell adhesive sheets for leather and faux leather so I ordered the 360 in order to offer heat pressing as well as embroidered patches. I called today to order the adhesive sheet and was told they do not sell an adhesive sheet for heatpressing leather and that I had to go on the internet and find my own source for it. I was not amused as I was also about to order the flat press for pressing the adhesive onto the leather prior to cutting the patches as the sales rep and i had discussed 2 weeks ago. Totally feel like it was a shady bait and switch to get my money for a heat press as they then went into their sales pitch of selling their service to make my patches for me with the adhesive already on the back. I was not amused. However I am happy that I didnt drop another $2400 on their flat press today and will probably shop somewhere else for it after this experience with them

[@alexanderorr6419]

@@timothyfisher7371 I had the EXACT same experience. Bought the 360, purchased the adhesive they sell per their recommended, applied to the the genuine leather patch, no dice. I called back today and they mentioned that the thermo adhesive they sell isn’t specifically for leather per day. Wasted boat loads of patches and several hats trying to “dial” it in. I just ordered a different style adhesive elsewhere to see if it will work, I’ll let you know what I find out.

[@makemoneywoodworking]

Great video. Informative and interesting. Appreciate it. Now a sub😁

[@leestuart38]

I appreciate that!

[@stevekramer8390]

Can you use a an adhesive spray instead of tape?

[@leestuart38]

Spray would be unnecessarily messy, and probably not react well with the heat adhesive on the patch

[@Tshaker879]

Is this stronger than barge?

[@cascadiascreenprinting1754]

Have you had issues with the patches changing color?

[@leestuart38]

Never

[@cindymiller7492]

Do you have better success by not using the foam cover pads that come with the hat press? I always thought we need to use the thin pad over the leather patches with this press. But I'm not getting consistent results so was curious if you just not use the pads at all and just the flexible application pad instead.

[@leestuart38]

I only use the foam pads for something with a lot of dimension like the 3D puff embroidered patches, otherwise they aren't really necessary and just slow things down. The flexible pad is a much better option in my testing

[@cindymiller7492]

@@leestuart38 Thanks! I'm off to order the flexible pad! :)

[@superteeprints371]

cool video lee hats look awesome great job

[@leestuart38]

Thank you 👊🏻

[@kichi2529]

So, the leather alone? No glue or something right? I want to put some leather patches in some hats soon :)

[@salisburyguy1952]

Have you used your hat press for pressing a patch or logo on a heavy nylon duffle bag? Would the hat press work better for a side panel if you have the appropriate sized Platten?

[@leestuart38]

I haven't yet, I have interchangeable platens on my other heat press and I have a couple specifically for bags. This press doesn't have changeable platens but you can definitely use it for the right application on pretty much anything

[@cwkhonda]

I like how about 8:35 into the video as you are working with a hat and explaining how to, that the words on the back wall say PUT FUCK because you were blocking out the rest of it.. classic.. nice detailed video though..

[@tonymadspm]

Hey excellent video! I’m starting a Print shop soon, I’m buying everything little by little. But where do i get those hats? Thanks in advance if you can help me with the hats!

[@alexismoralesrealestatepr8931]

Your videos are always so helpful! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@janiceselin7178]

What color vinyl would you recommend for that color patch. I’m trying my first and want to put Dad on a patch for a hat but my brown is too light to be seen 😞

[@lawdawg6329]

About what temperature and time do you press your patches?

[@leestuart38]

It's going to change for everyone, it depends on the adhesive being used in the patches

[@rockywilson7167]

Where is a good place to get leather patches made?

[@twisted_sista_bmccleanmiss6048]

Hi what alternative could I use to the heat application pad plse? I'm in the UK and cant seem to find anything?

[@designpirat]

Nice Video Bro. Can you tell me which kind of glue you use to fix the leather patch on to the cap! Till now i´m stiching each patch and i didn´t found a glue which is strong enough. THX in Advance and keep up the good work....Cheers!

[@mickybrooks1771]

Ever figure out a adhesive ??

[@jorgezambrano3533]

Hi, Dose that heat press patches last? They dont peel off easy?

[@leestuart38]

They last forever if done right

[@jessiecontreras8666]

Where to buy the vinyl heat transfer leather? Or what is it called if i searched it, and how do u put print on in? Is it silkscreen or using inkjet? And how do u cut it? U use plotter or just manual cutting...i have a lot of questions sorry

[@dynamicgeekstudio6864]

bro share the place u got the hat patches from

[@briananderson2930]

what are you using as your cover sheet? looks like a piece of polyester.

[@leestuart38]

The link is in the description

[@renewustretch]

DOPE VID!! Thanks for all the nuggets!!!

[@ricoshadeschannel173]

what sticks on your leather patches? does it has a adhesive?

[@leestuart38]

There's thermal adhesive on the backside

[@ericbeaty3984]

What type of adhesive do you use?

[@high5graphics1]

Great job with your videos. I just got my new hat press yesterday. I see you have your two hat presses and the fusion press on one table. Is this a folding table that can handle the weight of all three presses? If so, this will be my setup.

[@leestuart38]

It's just a plastic folding table, nothing special. I put the heavy press directly over the legs to support the weight so it hopefully doesn't fall apart haha

[@luiscueva6536]

Hi, ¿where can I buy an adhesive spary? thks

[@teresachavez1216]

Lee what brand is that sweatshirt

[@leestuart38]

Independent

[@teresachavez1216]

@@leestuart38 thanks