How to Hang a Football Jersey

Dedicated sports fans live and die with their favorite teams and players. Collecting everything they can about those teams and players can be a lifelong pursuit. Some of the items they collect may have special meaning, such as a game-worn jersey autographed by their favorite football player. Protecting that jersey requires a special glass enclosure that can be hung on the wall in a den or even in a "man cave."

Things You'll Need

  • Football jersey
  • Measuring tape
  • Jersey display case or shadow box frame
  • Foam backing board
  • Scissors
  • Sewing needle
  • Cotton thread
  • Double-sided adhesive tape
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lay your jersey on a flat surface and measure it with a tape measure. Obtain the length by measuring from the top of the shoulders to the bottom edge of the jersey; measure the width from the beginning of each arm socket.

    • 2

      Purchase a jersey display case or shadow box frame with a glass or clear acrylic face to use for your jersey from a brick-and-mortar or online sports memorabilia shop. Use the measurements you obtained in Step 1 to determine what size case you need. Allow for at least 1 inch of space on the top and both sides of the jersey. Purchase a foam backing board at the same time you purchase the case.

    • 3

      Lay the jersey flat on the mat board that came with the frame. Use scissors to cut the foam backing board to the shape of your jersey, about 1/2 inch less around on all sides. Insert the backing board into the jersey carefully so as not to damage the fabric.

    • 4

      Use a sewing needle and cotton thread (the same color as the main color of the football jersey) and attach the jersey to the backing board. Place a couple of stitches 1 inch apart, then skip about 4 inches and put another two stitches 1 inch apart. Repeat this until the jersey is attached to the board all the way around.

    • 5

      Place the jersey in the display case. Determine where you wish to hang the case.

    • 6

      Attach double-sided adhesive tape on the back edges of the display case in several strategic locations. Line the entire edge of the case if it is particularly heavy.

    • 7

      Remove the backing from the double-sided tape and hang the display case on the wall. Adjust the jersey, if necessary.