How to make my jersey fit?
03-08-07, 12:05 PM
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How to make my jersey fit?
I've got fairly broad shoulders, average size chest, and a small waist. Thus, my jerseys fit my neck, shoulders, arms, and chest, but are baggy around my waist, leading to pockets that sag when they've got stuff in them.
Without putting on additional weight, how can I get these jerseys to fit better? I don't want to get them tailored, that just seems excessive. Are there other options?
Without putting on additional weight, how can I get these jerseys to fit better? I don't want to get them tailored, that just seems excessive. Are there other options?
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Originally Posted by bdcheung
I've got fairly broad shoulders, average size chest, and a small waist. Thus, my jerseys fit my neck, shoulders, arms, and chest, but are baggy around my waist, leading to pockets that sag when they've got stuff in them.
Without putting on additional weight, how can I get these jerseys to fit better? I don't want to get them tailored, that just seems excessive. Are there other options?
Without putting on additional weight, how can I get these jerseys to fit better? I don't want to get them tailored, that just seems excessive. Are there other options?
03-08-07, 12:09 PM
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I did, this was the best-fitting jersey. The large was too big, the small was too small.
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why not get them tailored so that you can have the perfect fit for you?
there's nothing wrong with that... we spend so much time making sure everything else has a perfect fit for our bodies, why not the clothes too specially if you are talking in a functional way.
I would, nothing wrong with that and it's not pricely.
there's nothing wrong with that... we spend so much time making sure everything else has a perfect fit for our bodies, why not the clothes too specially if you are talking in a functional way.
I would, nothing wrong with that and it's not pricely.
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Look for "Pro Fit" jerseys.
And the obvious (see botto's post). You have an "athletic build." It is not the average, but you are not exactly martian either ..
And the obvious (see botto's post). You have an "athletic build." It is not the average, but you are not exactly martian either ..
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Originally Posted by bdcheung
I did, this was the best-fitting jersey. The large was too big, the small was too small.
none.
03-08-07, 12:12 PM
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I'm talking about team kit jerseys, so it's not a matter of me buying something that doesn't fit, but rather being issued something that doesn't fit.
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You could always wear a belt around your waist like Pat Benatar.
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This would match my kit nicely...
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Originally Posted by bdcheung
I did, this was the best-fitting jersey. The large was too big, the small was too small.
I have the same issue as you do - broad shoulders narrow waist.
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Hi All-
Whenever there is a choice, opt for "race fit" over the baggier "club cut" for your riding jerseys. Even if you have to go larger-than-normal to accommodate your shoulders, it should still be slimmer through the waist when using the "race cut" garments.
~ Blue Jays ~
Whenever there is a choice, opt for "race fit" over the baggier "club cut" for your riding jerseys. Even if you have to go larger-than-normal to accommodate your shoulders, it should still be slimmer through the waist when using the "race cut" garments.
~ Blue Jays ~
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Originally Posted by blonduathlongrl
why not get them tailored so that you can have the perfect fit for you?
there's nothing wrong with that... we spend so much time making sure everything else has a perfect fit for our bodies, why not the clothes too specially if you are talking in a functional way.
I would, nothing wrong with that and it's not pricely.
there's nothing wrong with that... we spend so much time making sure everything else has a perfect fit for our bodies, why not the clothes too specially if you are talking in a functional way.
I would, nothing wrong with that and it's not pricely.
I either get pocket sag or gut sag (well beyond my actual gut).
Is the knit material easily alterable? My racing jersey fits well, but I struggle to find others for training, even some Euro or race fit. I don't mind if the jersey design gets messed up on those with some alterations, but I wonder how much of an expert your tailor has to be. My family members who sew don't have machines that can handle stretchy knits. I'm considering pinning the sides, but that's probably not good for the fabric either with any weight in the pockets, huh?
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Originally Posted by aicabsolut
Welcome to my world of buying jerseys.
I either get pocket sag or gut sag (well beyond my actual gut).
Is the knit material easily alterable? My racing jersey fits well, but I struggle to find others for training, even some Euro or race fit. I don't mind if the jersey design gets messed up on those with some alterations, but I wonder how much of an expert your tailor has to be. My family members who sew don't have machines that can handle stretchy knits. I'm considering pinning the sides, but that's probably not good for the fabric either with any weight in the pockets, huh?
I either get pocket sag or gut sag (well beyond my actual gut).
Is the knit material easily alterable? My racing jersey fits well, but I struggle to find others for training, even some Euro or race fit. I don't mind if the jersey design gets messed up on those with some alterations, but I wonder how much of an expert your tailor has to be. My family members who sew don't have machines that can handle stretchy knits. I'm considering pinning the sides, but that's probably not good for the fabric either with any weight in the pockets, huh?
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Just get a tatoo that matches the jersey, nobody will know the difference.
Just don't go joining another team every 6 weeks.
Just don't go joining another team every 6 weeks.
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Originally Posted by blonduathlongrl
hate that you quoted me, I wrote pricy wrong.
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I had the same problem with a couple jerseys. I had my wife run her sewing machine up the seams on both sides at about 1/2" on the bottom tapering up to 0" under the arm pits to take up the excess fabric.
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Originally Posted by aicabsolut
Welcome to my world of buying jerseys.
I either get pocket sag or gut sag (well beyond my actual gut).
Is the knit material easily alterable? My racing jersey fits well, but I struggle to find others for training, even some Euro or race fit. I don't mind if the jersey design gets messed up on those with some alterations, but I wonder how much of an expert your tailor has to be. My family members who sew don't have machines that can handle stretchy knits. I'm considering pinning the sides, but that's probably not good for the fabric either with any weight in the pockets, huh?
I either get pocket sag or gut sag (well beyond my actual gut).
Is the knit material easily alterable? My racing jersey fits well, but I struggle to find others for training, even some Euro or race fit. I don't mind if the jersey design gets messed up on those with some alterations, but I wonder how much of an expert your tailor has to be. My family members who sew don't have machines that can handle stretchy knits. I'm considering pinning the sides, but that's probably not good for the fabric either with any weight in the pockets, huh?
Check out this jersey, if you haven't seen it already: https://www.velowear.com/ProductDetai...62%20BLK%20XSM First vendor I've seen who actually states that the jerseys have a tapered waist.
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Originally Posted by VegaVixen
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Check out this jersey, if you haven't seen it already: https://www.velowear.com/ProductDetai...62%20BLK%20XSM First vendor I've seen who actually states that the jerseys have a tapered waist.
Check out this jersey, if you haven't seen it already: https://www.velowear.com/ProductDetai...62%20BLK%20XSM First vendor I've seen who actually states that the jerseys have a tapered waist.
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