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I always framed jerseys with the attachez fabric gun but want to switch to putting foamboard in the jersey to stretch it instead. Once the foam is in the jersey what it the best way to attach it to the matboard. I looked at videos on youtube and one person atg's the jersey to the matboard which I don't think is a good idea. Another said to use t pins but I feel they may fall out. Any suggestions? Thanks
 
Use the tagging gun and just pass through the foam core, jersey and backing. Only difference is you may need longer fasteners.
 
No adheasive against the Jersey.

I would recomend either sewing or using Attach-Eze to mount the Jersey. (My personal favorite has always been sewing, but thats just me.)
 
If I use a form.... I sew and use the Attach~Ez gun...... sew down mostly at the top and arm pits. :kaffeetrinker_2:

Easiest way to do it... no adhesives!!!!!!!
 
Instead of foam board, I suggest using 4-ply alpha cellulose matboard for the support/filler board. It cuts easily and you can quickly sand the edges to avoid abrasion damage to the fabric. Nylon tagging is still a good way to attach it. Push the tool's point through the back of the mounting board, through the back of the jersey and through the 4-ply support/filler board. The support/filler board is what actually supports the jersey, and only a few nylon tags are required. Including extra tags to hold the sleeves in place, I usually end up using 10-12 tags in a full-size jersey.

I would recommend avoiding all adhesives for attachment of textile items. Nylon tagging is practical for sturdy, stretchy fabrics, such as the common sports jerseys of limited value, as the large diameter of the tagging gun's needle would not harm the fabric. But when you need to mount a garment that is fragile or finely woven, including antique sports jerseys made of wool or cotton, be sure to sew carefully using needle and thread.
 
Ricky said:
I always framed jerseys with the attachez fabric gun but want to switch to putting foamboard in the jersey to stretch it instead. Once the foam is in the jersey what it the best way to attach it to the matboard. I looked at videos on youtube and one person atg's the jersey to the matboard which I don't think is a good idea. Another said to use t pins but I feel they may fall out. Any suggestions? Thanks
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Ricky, if you have our system you should have some intructions that tell you how to use the tools with an insert in the shirt. 1/8th inch acid free foam board works best as your liner and then go to the half inch fasteners and shoot them through from the front side of the shirt, just on the inside of the shoulder area on the ribbed neck, and underneith the front of the shirt across the bottom of the insert.

Note: Glue is a dirty word when it comes to attaching any kind of fabric art.
 
I also like to use 4ply alpha cellulose matboard as a filler. We know there is no lignin so it's an excellent preservation quality material.

Personally I do not trust so called 'acid free' foamboard to be free of lignin and the fact that the foam centre stinks, could mean that chemical gases could be present and might cause some adverse effects. I'm no chemist so I am only relying on my nose as an indicator!

It's just not something I would use myself! Anyone is free to make their own decisions on that!



PS. I do not trust that anything designated as 'acid free' is preservation quality. The term has been bastardised by too many manufacturers!
 
Pat Kotnour said:
Ricky, if you have our system you should have some intructions that tell you how to use the tools with an insert in the shirt. 1/8th inch acid free foam board works best as your liner and then go to the half inch fasteners and shoot them through from the front side of the shirt, just on the inside of the shoulder area on the ribbed neck, and underneith the front of the shirt across the bottom of the insert.

Note: Glue is a dirty word when it comes to attaching any kind of fabric art.
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Pat has some videos that go along with her system. She shows that type of assembly in one of them.
 
One other option I have used quite successfully is to use the tagging gun to attach 4x6ish matboard blanks to the back of the jersey and then to glue and atg those to the backing. Just make sure not to use too much glue that it might squeeze out and contact the jersey.
 
I use a 1/8 Acid free foamcore to block out the jersey and tag it in place. I drymount the matboard to acid free foamcore then sew it down in a few places. I would tag it but the needle doesn't go through all those layers.
 
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