Hi /cgl/, I have a patch that I want to attach to a shirt while I cosplay at a convention in a couple of months. I want to remove it after the con though, as the shirt I'm planning to use is a vintage military issue that I might end up reselling. I don't want to iron or sow it on as that would make removing it complicated and potentially damaging. Can I just use duct tape or something? Will that work or is there a better way to attach it temporarily? Pic related.
Tape is janky and won't stay. It doesn't have the tension to keep it attached properly and will come unglued quickly.
Your best bet is sewing and then using a seam ripper on the threads afterwards. Most articles of clothing will clean up quite well assuming you don't use a really big thread
>>8893114
get a uniform with Velcro sections and just get one of these
https://kommandostore.com/1980s-outer-heaven-hook-and-loop-backed-patch/
Attach two flat pins
I would just stitch it on and rip the thread off later. It'll stick better.
Sew it on with a quick whip stitch in a matching color.
It will come right back off with no damage if you just cut the thread off. The whip stitch is just secure enough to keep it in place but easy to take right back off.
This stuff.
http://www.amazon.com/Aleenes-Tack-It-Over-4oz/dp/B00178QQ84
I used something like it (I think it was this brand) for an applique on a costume recently and it worked great! Stayed on all day and then peeled off afterwards when it was time to wash the shirt. Just make sure to give it adequate drying time.
Velcro. Cheap, easily removable, unnoticing, and will hold.
>>8893114
All value is trashed once you attach the patch, removed or not, though, I shit you not, stitching it on will do less damage once removed that most temporary attachments.
