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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.
 
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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.
 
This is my first jersey and this is my last one, probably 5th or 6th…i dont have a CMC, so limited to linear designs. The bball jersey team name is supposed to be crookedly…I almost straightened it and would have ruined it in the process. I just did 3 cool even football jerseys and were the stretchy type, what a PIA…that’s then last one..cool with pirate map background, but getting a good lie will take me more practice. The background was a watercolors mat they had a friend paint for this and another frame…cool idea by customer who wanted it to look “piratey”…East Carolina University Pirates.


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Jleschak said:
This is my first jersey and this is my last one, probably 5th or 6th…i dont have a CMC, so limited to linear designs. The bball jersey team name is supposed to be crookedly…I almost straightened it and would have ruined it in the process. I just did 3 cool even football jerseys and were the stretchy type, what a PIA…that’s then last one..cool with pirate map background, but getting a good lie will take me more practice. The background was a watercolors mat they had a friend paint for this and another frame…cool idea by customer who wanted it to look “piratey”…East Carolina University Pirates.


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I did one just like the Web, in fact it was identical. The customer berated me for it being crooked and walked out bitching and moaning all the way. I tried to explain it couldn’t be done because it wasn’t meant to be that way but he didn’t have any of it.
 
Wow, that is ridiculous. The jersey is mounted squarely and is level and even. It was clearly designed to be the way it looks. You would think if someone was a big enough fan to spend the money on framing a jersey, they would know that this is the uniform as designed. Sorry you had to endure that abuse.
:nuts: Rick

This is what I don't like about framing jerseys... they are not precision-tailored garments, yet people expect them to look picture-perfect.
 
The vintage jersey I framed had 1 sleeve hanging about 15cm lower than the other through stretching overtime 🥴 personally I prefer to have a bit of movement and not pull and pin it so much that it ruins the jersey over time.
 
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expect them to look picture-perfect.
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always thought it was helpful to show several examples of framed jerseys on display
1-they were great conversation starters; we always had 'signed jerseys' framed, ready for sale
2-incredibly easy to 'trade up' designs when comparing 'side-by-side'
3-resolved the 'stretched v loose' argument instantly. we showed a jersey 'hanging' in a frame, one 'stitched' with 'puckered' points and one stretched over an insert
nobody ever bought the 'hung' option; rarely the sewn method. Unless you show the different choices you are enforcing 'your preference'
We used to do 250-300 a year because we showed them. I'm telling you we repeatedly heard 'oh, i didn't know you framed jerseys'
We had one lady that was the best at stretching jerseys. She could stretch a basketball jersey in under 5 minutes typically; replica jerseys less time.
if you want to sell 'em, show 'em
 
Another option is to build black ready-made, 32" x 40" jersey frames out of 1-1/2" or 2" deep mouldings with UV filtering glass or acrylic, black shadowbox sides. Open & reclose using turnbuttons. The customer can attach the jersey using the hanger provided (attached to the backing board using Dual-Lock fastener. hanging hardware was arranged so that the frame could hang vertically or horizontally (WallBuddies). I sold dozens of these, and also built modified versions to order, using specified colors and special features.
 
really simple, especially on store bought jerseys with applied numbers
pull jersey and measure widest part, usually not tapered
trim sheet of f/c to that width
insert f/f into jersey
pull back neck and arm openings and draw a line about 1in inside of opening
pull out f/c, trim off excess and reinsert f/c
done
or, you could pull out needle, thread and thmble; spend 45min and convince yourself 'that's how my customers prefer it'
if you aren't showing different options then you really don't know what your customer prefers
consider the display showing reg/ng/museum glass in one frame as the same type of selling tool
fun query
how many, if any, framed jerseys are hanging in your shop now
you have to show 'em if you want to sell em
another fun thread might be how many framed samples hang in your store today?
 
I have a jersey framed sample, and a rock t-shirt too. (framing lot limited to sports items)
Everything hanging in my shop's limited wall space is a framed example. Many different techniques on view.
This evokes a lot of comments and discussion, and helps people visualize what I want to do on their projects.
:cool: Rick

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a lot of comments and discussion, and helps people visualize what I want to do on their projects.
:cool: Rick
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that's precisely the key-inspiration and conversation
do you include any signage? great way to 'send' a message
been years since i've been in a frame shop, but noticed then the lack of 'messaging'
take a quick walk through your shop and inventory how many display pieces and store signs you have
i'll bet it's not enough
 
I do have some signage, but I don't like to overdo it with them. I prefer to point things out directly to customers, so I can impart a sense of fun and enthusiasm about the possibilities. Here are a couple of quick shots of signage I do have.
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:cool: Rick
 
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