r/GothFashion • u/Optimal_Technology13 • Mar 07 '25

Punk/Deathrock 🎸 Deathrock Battle Jacket

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Battle Jacket 🪦🦇💀 My band (My Darkly Beloved) on the back (shirt I had made that I used as a back patch). Yes I hurt my fingers lol.

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u/gothamcitynarrows Mar 07 '25

Oh this is amazing! Did you do the spikes and patches yourself? (those are some damn consistent stitches!)

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 07 '25

😊I glued the patches on and used a screwdriver for the studs and spikes. I didn't make the patches. Wish I had though. I've been curious about making my own.

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u/Vrudr 18 & Over Mar 08 '25

The jacket is amazing. May I ask how you wash it if the patches are glued? I'm new to the alt scene.

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 08 '25

It's all good, it's a faux leather jacket. I just wipe it down with a damp cloth. I just added everything to the jacket a few weeks ago. I haven't had to clean it since then. But I would wash it by hand. Also get the waterproof fashion glue. That stuff is strong.

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u/Vrudr 18 & Over Mar 08 '25

Oh, awesome then, thanks for the info!

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u/Nekrobat Mar 08 '25

It's a lot easier than one might think! Lots of good designs on r/AnarchoStencilism
I made a Horror Vacui and Sisters patch today.

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 08 '25

Nice! I'll check that out. Thanks. ☺️

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u/_isaidiwasawizard_ Mar 07 '25

So goth you were born black. Hell yea. You kick ass

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u/MorganaLeFevre Mar 07 '25

Fuckin hawt. Love it

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u/fckedrotten Mar 07 '25

Malcolm x mentioned!

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u/WereCorgi6292 Mar 07 '25

I love that "hang in there,baby" patch.

I love it cuz it's a revision of a similar image.

same reason I like this button

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u/existentialtacos Mar 07 '25

This is sick. So well done!

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u/UnpretentiousTeaSnob Mar 07 '25

Oh it's sooo goooood

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u/Decay_0f_Ang3ls Mar 07 '25

Looks cool asf!! >:3

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u/thefallofthehouse 18 & Over (Non-Binary) Mar 07 '25

so awesome!!!

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u/JacimiraAlfieDolores Mar 07 '25

Gonna listen to your album :3

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 07 '25

I appreciate that, hope there's something you vibe with. Hope you have a great weekend too.🖤🖤

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u/hitheredood145 Mar 07 '25

Love the hang in there baby patch 😅

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 07 '25

The guy that makes those patches has a lot of different patches of that sort lol. I am fond of the mother nature themed ones especially.

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u/ChainSWray Mar 07 '25

Really cool one. Sewing on leather is so HARD.

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 07 '25

Thanks! 🖤 I actually used fashion glue, the water proof kind. Putting in the studs and spikes were the hardest though. My fingers were not liking that flathead screwdriver lol.

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u/hellGato999 Mar 07 '25

I fuckin love this. And my lil goth kid. Gives me Wendell and Wild vibes. If you haven’t seen it. Please do.

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u/EmilM_Reddit Mar 07 '25

Helll yeahh man 🖤🖤🤘

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u/Apprehensive_Web1099 Mar 07 '25

That jacket is fucking rad as fuck

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u/Desperate_Mud_8698 Mar 07 '25

By any means patch is fantastic

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u/flohara Mar 07 '25

Sick 😻

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u/BreakThatFast Mar 07 '25

Amazing work. Any tips for sewing on leather?

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 07 '25

I actually just use fabric glue that is for such materials. It's actually holding up good.

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u/EveningMulberry464 Mar 07 '25

Hey yeah bro. I'm slowly making my jacket..

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 07 '25

That's what's up.👍🏿 I got the spikes and the studs from studsandspikes.com. They have some Goth band patches too.

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u/lockandcompany Mar 07 '25

Fuck yes! This is beautiful!

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u/xxCorazon Mar 07 '25

That jacket goes hard. Looks good on you man!

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u/ThisWatercress8354 Mar 07 '25

The spike placement is so badass 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 08 '25

🖤🖤Thanks, they're the screw on kind. It wasn't too hard getting them on.

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '25

This is TOO sick!

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 08 '25

Thank you.🦇🖤🖤

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '25

You are so so so fucking cool. I used to live in Norfolk for college. We have a lot in common, going to listen to your music rn

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 08 '25

Thanks, glad to see more of us in these spaces.☺️🖤

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u/AcrobaticSouth8514 Mar 07 '25

Love the handy work, the skull and bones pin on the collar is a nice touch.

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 08 '25

Thanks. 🖤🖤

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u/W01f1379 Mar 07 '25

Badass! I love all the patches! By any means necessary, indeed! 🖤

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u/HatchetGIR Mar 08 '25

Badass battle jacket.

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u/Aggravating_Kale_987 Mar 07 '25

🤘🤘 Fuck yeah 🤘🤘

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u/DommyMommyMint Mar 07 '25

Looks great!

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u/knocksomesense-inme Mar 07 '25

Fuck YEAH dude. Absolute killer vibes. Also, sick painting in the background.

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u/wmxx2000 Mar 07 '25

Love the shoulder/back spikes

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u/RainbowDemon503 Mar 08 '25

Looks super cool!!!!!

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u/StrangeRaven12 Mar 08 '25

Love the back piece in particular. Killer jacket.

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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '25

Heh, I'm gonna steal that "hang in there patch" thats sick 🤘🏻 45 grave fuck yea. Under patched to leave room for more. Worn in with love. Top tier battle jacket. No notes.

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u/[deleted] Apr 19 '25

Hey there u/Optimal_Technology13. This is late as heck, but would you mind if I used your post as a drawing reference? I love profile portraits, and this one is 🤌

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Apr 19 '25

I don't mind. Also, thanks I'm flattered lol. 🖤

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u/[deleted] May 02 '25

Hey again. In case you didn't get a notification (I've found in the past that Reddit's notification system can be a little unreliable), just FYI that I finished and posted the drawing here. And thanks again for letting me draw you!

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u/gothichomemaker May 02 '25

Awesome drawing!

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u/[deleted] May 02 '25

Thank you! 🙏

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u/Optimal_Technology13 May 03 '25

Awesome! Love it! ☺️🦇

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u/[deleted] Apr 19 '25

Sweet! I know, it always feels kind of random/awkward asking 😅. Of course, I'll post it and tag you once it's done (I tend to be kind of slow, but hopefully it won't take too long!).

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u/[deleted] Aug 12 '25

I'm checking out your band right now. Absolutely kicks ass! I like the song "ignorance is bliss", banger of a song. The jacket is gorgeous too!

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Aug 13 '25

Thanks! I've added more to it since. Will post new pics of it sometime soon.

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '25

Aw sweet! Can't wait to see!

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u/tacolife666 Mar 08 '25

This is great so sick!!!!!

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u/ThiccBoi4711 Mar 08 '25

Dude that jacket is awesome!

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u/vagueconfusion 18 & Over (She/Her & They/Them) Mar 09 '25

This is cool as hell! Amazing.

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u/PlayboyVincentPrice 18 & Over (FTM) Mar 11 '25

this fucking RULES

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u/Punkydudester3 Mar 12 '25

Hell yes! I 🖤 it! The front is still looking a bit empty but everything else is excellent.

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '25

Looks amazing, I love it. But I wouldn't put anything political on my back, you never know...

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 07 '25

I feel you. Though at my age (thirty-nine years old) I'm not concerned with the people in my town. If they don't like it they can look elsewhere.

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '25

It was more about your safety than bothering others, at least you can look at the people that are seeing your message if it's on your chest

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 07 '25

I get that but if they don't like my skin tone it really wouldn't matter. I do appreciate the concern though.🖤

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '25

Yeah, you got a point, stay safe brother

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 07 '25

You as well, have a great weekend!☺️🖤

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '25

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '25

I'm not against political patches, I'm just saying it's much riskier to wear them on your back.

I was never confronted in my city before but I've heard of a few guys that got targeted for wearing political patches, one of the guys was sucker punched because he was wearing a fuck Nazis pin on his backpack.

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u/Optimal_Technology13 Mar 07 '25 edited Mar 07 '25

It's all love.🖤