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Hi all
I’ve just finished my first jersey and was hoping to get some feedback from you experienced folk. Happy to hear the good with the bad! I have to admit, definitely not something I enjoy doing!
This is a vintage soccer jersey that was very out of shape. The client didn’t want an overly stretched/tight look and there are some creases on the sleeves. The logos were peeling so there’s movement around there. I used a foam core insert and stainless steel pins. Jersey is Pinned to the insert and then pinned to the board. I’ve raised the mat boarder with black foam core so the jersey isn’t touching the glass (true vue premium).

Would appreciate any feedback that I can take on board when the next one comes up.

Thank you 🙏🏼
 

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I think your technique is fine, but the proportions could do with a little tweaking.
The vertical aspect seems a bit cramped as opposed to the horizontal, and that is accentuated with the negative space created by the sleeves.
I also like to taper the sides a bit so it doesn't look so blocky (gives the shirt a waist).
I would also like to see some reference to the team colors.
The almost totally black presentation is quite graphic and the jersey holds its own, but there could be something that ties the two together better.
It is a really good first effort. It looks like you did your homework.
 
Pretty good first shirt job.

Really glad I don't do them anymore!! :thumbsup:
 
I think this looks really good overall.
As Wally said, the spacing on the top is out of balance with the spacing on the sides.
It looks like you were trying to force a rectangle into a square.
I do see the White and Blue of the Team colors in the triple mat, maybe add a touch of red, but there is already so much there.
I love how you folded the sleeves. I may be biased, as that is the method I use.
 
alacrity8 said:
I think this looks really good overall.
As Wally said, the spacing on the top is out of balance with the spacing on the sides.
It looks like you were trying to force a rectangle into a square.
I do see the White and Blue of the Team colors in the triple mat, maybe add a touch of red, but there is already so much there.
I love how you folded the sleeves. I may be biased, as that is the method I use.
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You have a bias for bias? :)
 
I'll help you make a case for the black background and mats over team colors.

We did a terrific number of jerseys the same way because the customers were jersey collectors. The total collections would be too busy visually if each had colorful mats. The focus stays more on the jersey against a common, neutral background.
 
Thank you all so much. Yes I agree, my spacing is not correct and some shape on the waist would have been better. The client went with black white and blue. We did discuss adding a 5mm red but they weren’t keen.

I’m working on another for them (not pinned to the backing yet, not straight!). I’ll take this feedback on board for this one and redo due to the mats.

many thanks 🙏🏼
 

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Nice first efforts for a jersey.

Do a Grumble search for the term "nickel plated".
There are a few threads discussing nickel plated vs. stainless steel pins (hint: doesn't necessarily mean "rust proof")

I usually sew and stich as often as possible rather than use pins. It may take more time, but lessens the chance for damage to the jersey (or any textile).
 
Has anyone used DCO for jerseys? Thinking you could line a thin insert with polyester wadding? Not sure if the texture would be right. I use this method for silk scarves but thinking this could be useful for preservation and time?
 
I haven't and I wouldn't. I don't think , given the texture of most jerseys, it would lay flat enough to be attractive.
 
As mentioned by others above, DCO mounting would not be appropriate for a jersey or most other garments. The size and shape aren't usually issues, but the overlapping of sleeves, collars, etc. makes it a three-dimensional project - not flat.

My go-to method would be nickel-plated brass pins or nylon tags with a foam-board filler/support.
 
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