Is there anything lasers can’t do? When I started customizing jerseys, I made cardboard stencils. I would lay them on the fabric, trace it with a pencil, then cut the number out with scissors. Every new team I got an order for, had to make the stencil then repeat the entire process. A lot of love, sweat and tears went into my … Read More
Hooked On Chain Stitching
Yesterday we posted an example of the Blackhawks chain stitched logo. Today, we wanted to show you a few more. In the early days of jerseys, chain stitching was used all over the place, including for player names. That’s intense. See below for an example of that – most of you probably remember the legendary Ross Perkins of the WHA … Read More
Hypnotized By My First Jersey
I can remember precisely the first time I saw a customized jersey. I was six years old and in a mall with my mom. In front of me was another kid, around my age, sitting on his dad’s shoulders. He was wearing a blue Oilers jersey with Gretzky embroidered on the back. I couldn’t take my eyes off this kid … Read More