How to Replace an NFL Nameplate

Players come and go in the NFL all the time, and it's not uncommon for a number to be assigned to two or three people on a team at a time. For avid NFL fans, this can make jerseys an expensive focus of collecting. One way to "recycle" some of your older jerseys to represent new players is to replace the nameplate on the back of the jersey. To do this, you're going to have to spend a little money and use some delicacy, but in the end, the money you save in not buying new jerseys will be well worth the investment.

Things You'll Need

  • 18- by 3-inch nameplate
  • Sewing needle
  • Colored thread
  • Towel or cloth
  • Iron
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Instructions

    • 1

      Acquire a nameplate for your jersey. These can be made for you at any sporting goods store and should measure 18 inches long by 3 inches wide. Make sure the nameplate you buy matches the color of the jersey you're changing.

    • 2

      Place your jersey on a sturdy, flat surface, such as a table or ironing board.

    • 3

      Lay the nameplate over the old name on the back of your jersey. Do your best to ensure that the nameplate both covers the old name and is centered on the rear of the jersey.

    • 4

      Sew the four corners of the nameplate to the jersey using the needle and thread. For the best authenticity, try to use thread that matches the jersey color. Make sure that the nameplate is flat against the jersey with no pockets between the nameplate and the jersey.

    • 5

      Lay a towel or old cloth over the nameplate, and run an iron over the nameplate for one to two minutes to secure the nameplate to the jersey.