Sewing patches over pockets

[Leatherlady1008]

Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum. I tried looking for this subject matter before posting, but I didn't have any luck finding it on here. I've been reading tons of useful information on here, but I've ran into a bit of a problem. I sew patches on vests, jackets, etc, as well as a variety of leather repairs. I rely on my good ole Consew 226R to help me with the majority of my heavy sewing needs. But, I just had a customer bring me their vest to have a patch sewn on, and they want it over an area that has an outer AND inner pocket. How do I prevent sewing through both pockets using my Consew? I read that putting cardboard in the pockets may help, but I'd really appreciate any input and advice anyone can give me.

Thanks, 

Leather Lady

[bikermutt07]

I am just guessing but I think you would need a patcher for that application. Something like the singer 29-4.

An expert will be along before long.

[Leatherlady1008]

Yeah, I saw a YouTube video where someone was using a 360 rotating walking foot patcher, and I fell in love! Lol! I made a classic boo boo, and didn't check for pockets where they want patch placement. Probably because they already have a patch there that they're wanting removed and replaced with another, so I know it can be done. I'm just needing to figure out how lol. Thanks for the input so far!

[bikermutt07]

There's a lady in Shreveport who does a lot of patch work. She is quick to tell someone when she can't make something work. But, she does have a patcher.

[Matt S]

This is why patcher machines like the Singer 29 were invented. Very small cylinder arm and can sew in any direction.

I can't think of a way to do what you want with a normal cylinder arm machine. I would sew it on by hand with a whip or blanket stitch.