Elbow patches

[happydayz]

I have a navy ted baker blazer (100% cotton) and I would very much like to put brown elbow patches on it.

I was wondering is easily done or would it potentially ruin the blazer? Also where would I come by a good set of elbow patches?

Thanks.

[alex g]

If its something youve bought recently I wouldnt and is fairly new I wouldnt risk doing something myself and would be best going to a tailor to get it done. If its old and your not bothered about it getting damaged then you could have a go yourself but chances are unless youve done something like this before it wont last very long.

[Alex]

It is pretty easy to do:
How to Sew on Elbow Patches | eHow.com
Or if you are worried about doing it yourself I'm sure it would only cost a couple of pay someone to do it?

I have bought patches on eBay, thy also sell them in places like hobbycraft. Or you can make your own by buying some scraps of material, for example something in a charity shop?

[happydayz]

It is relatively new so I think I will go to my local tailors to avoid messing up.

Is suede or leather the best option?

eBay seems to have an ok selection of both.

[Pin Money]

In terms of practicality, leather has to be better, but aesthetically it's down to personal taste.

[alex g]

I prefer the look of suede myself but it doesnt wear very well.