No, the patches are not sewn on (although you can put them on that way, you just won't be able to get them off again).
There are five pieces (seven with the Air Force patch) of velcro that you need, and all of them go on the flight jacket. One is the rectangular piece that goes on the front of the flight jacket centered about 1" just above the left pocket.
The next ones you'll need are circular, each size matching the patch it holds onto. This is the best picture I could find. It shows the circular patch on her left shoulder. (Keep in mind that Claudia Black's wardrobe was slightly different from the rest of the team.)
I got all of my velcro from here: nametags4u.com It's also called Williams & Williams and they provide excellent quality velcro with colors that match!
Here is a picture of mine:
I got velcro for my flight jacket (7) and my BDU shirt (4). You'll need a HOOK and LOOP for each patch, except for the rectangular one (unless you do want to put a name patch on it). The HOOK must be sewn onto the BACK of the PATCH. The LOOP must be sewn onto the MATERIAL.
Hook = prickly.
Loop = fuzzy.
You want to make sure you get the right sizes, too. 4" hook and loop for the SG-1 Team Patch for the right shoulder. 3.5" hook and loop for the Earth Patch for the left shoulder. 3" for the Air Force Patch for the right shoulder below the Team Patch (if you so choose).
For the BDU shirt, you'll only need the 4" SG-1 Team and the 3.5"Earth hooks and loops. They don't use the Air Force Patch on the BDU's.
When sewing on the fuzzy loop to the material, be sure to use the same color thread, be it OD green, black or tan.
Also, be aware of the color of thread you use for sewing the prickly hook to the back of the patches. I used black for all of them and sewed around the colors. The sewing itself can be tricky as you are dealing with velcro but using pins and taking it slow will get it done looking nice and neat!
On the website, go to the left menu where it says 'VELCRO or Hook and Loop'. Next go to 'Die Cut Hook and Loop in Multiple Colors' and you will have options for the size. When you click on each one, it will give you specifics on ordering. Select color and whether you want hook or loop. You must order each side separately.
Then for the rectangle, under 'VELCRO or Hook and Loop', next go to '2"x4" in Multiple Colors'.
As far as placement on the flight jacket, I mentioned above that the rectangle should be centered above the left pocket about 1" above, equi-distant from each side of the pocket, and sewn on with a cross stitch (giving the stitching an 'X' appearance).
The Earth patch should be 1" from the main sleeve seam. There should be equal distance from the top and bottom of the patch to the top of the sleeve seam and the top of the pocket seam.
That may be a bit confusing...
Visual aid!
Basically, you want the patch to sit above the pocket on the left arm so that it's about the same distance from all the seams. The reason you want it to not be centered above the pocket is because
a. that's how it is in the show (SEE 1st PIC)
b. when you put the jacket on, the patch will be showing straight out to the left
Once you've got the velcro right where you want it, pin it down and get sewing!
I was very picky and chose not to sew all the way through the thinsulate lining, just through the one layer, but it's up to you.
For the SG-1 Team Patch, you'll want to sew it about 1.5" from the TOP horizontal sleeve seam, and so that the middle of the patch lines up with the vertical shoulder seam. And about 1.5" -2" from the vertical sleeve seam to its left.
The USAF patch should be placed about 1/2" below the SG-1 Team Patch and so that the middle lines up with the other one.
I hope this helps! Happy Sewing!
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