Jib Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Some backstory first: I do stage combat and one thing required is a decent pair of leather gloves. The leather protects the hands should a blade slip past the hilt. Most stage combat weapons develope burs on the blade that can also cause injury. That said I found a beautiful set of long leather rose gloves that will fit my needs very well. The problem is that the gloves have a nasty logo on the back of the hand. So I'm considering disguising the logo. I thought maybe some lace. Yeah it's foppish but I am a fancy fellow. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jendobyns Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 They could also be embroidered. If that is beyond your skill set, perhaps an applique that looks like period embroidery? For that matter, can you turn the logo into something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn Bloody Sam Rackham Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Get an additional piece of leather and make a flap that will cover the area. Then, attach a strap to the bottom and secure it around your wrist. Think of it as additional protection. 'Til the Morrow,Cap'n Bloody Sam RackhamCaptain o' The Cursed FewCo Organizer o' The Southern Pirate FestivalShip's Carpenter o' The Atlanta Pirates & Wenches Guild Member of Order of Leviathan 2nd Generation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas. Hook Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 A thin brass plate or leather patch sized to cover the logo, riveted or stitched down. Jas. Hook "Born on an island, live on an island... the sea has always been in my blood." Jas. Hook "You can't direct the wind . . . but . . . you can adjust the sails." "Don't eat the chickens with writing on their beaks." Governor Sawney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jib Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 They could also be embroidered. If that is beyond your skill set, perhaps an applique that looks like period embroidery? For that matter, can you turn the logo into something else? Embroidery is way out of my skill set! The logo say (are you ready for this!) "Woman's World" with a very modern looking globe. Tough pirate wearing women's rose gloves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Stranger Tides Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 id buy new gloves lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Find a place that can sew leather, I'd probably try a shoe repair joint they'll be able to get into the glove, and have a patch put over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jendobyns Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 (edited) If you could post a pic of this glove, we might be able to make more practical suggestions. It's difficult to know what is possible without knowing what is. Edited August 11, 2012 by jendobyns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grymm Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 (edited) Tack on pre done embroidered pieces? You can buy 'iron on' embroidery, just sew it instead. Edited August 11, 2012 by Grymm Lambourne! Lambourne! Stop that man pissin' on the hedge, it's imported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grymm Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Oh the pic is a pair of mens gloves circa 1680-1700 and they were the least fancy set that turned up when I image searched '17thc embroidered gloves mens' Lambourne! Lambourne! Stop that man pissin' on the hedge, it's imported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jendobyns Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Tack on pre done embroidered pieces? You can buy 'iron on' embroidery, just sew it instead. That pre-done embroidery was what I meant by "applique". Not sure it's the correct term, but you can find the stuff in the bridal trim section of fabric stores in the States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Could you paint another design over the logo? a black rose or a skull and crossed bones....that sorta thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Pyrate Greyhound Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 put more leather on to cover it, and cut it in a fancy pattern in a different color, as a sort of trim, or hide the ends my wearing bracers over them. Let every man Know freedom, Kings be damned, And let the Devil sort out the mess afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jib Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 I ended up placing a patch of leather over the design. It worked okay but didn't look the best. The patched pulled off after the season was over. They are on my shop bench awaiting a new treatment. Perhaps a dye job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Pyrate Greyhound Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 hmm, are they thick? try getting some suede and hand stitching it a fancy suede cutout on it. I recommend hand stitching because you can force the needle through with a thimble and if it proves difficult you get a feel for it and decide whether or not you wanna continue. You could also get some lace and put it on to make it fancier, the logo shouldn't be too noticeable. Let every man Know freedom, Kings be damned, And let the Devil sort out the mess afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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