How to Recreate Jersey Stripe in the 2Ds for Collars, Armholes, & Bottom Binding

Last updated: May 2, 2026

1. Start with the bottom binding on the front jersey panel 0:14

2. Build the stripe spacing using guides and stroke math 3:37

Set the binding height using guides/measurement lines.
The transcript uses a height of 191 as the working reference.
Divide the height to determine stripe spacing:
- For the 3-part version: 191 ÷ 3 = 63
- Use that to calculate the equal stripe sections.
Align the stripe elements to the guides so the spacing is even.

3. Reinsert the binding and confirm the front panel look 6:48

Bring the edited binding back into the symbol/clipping mask.
Turn off arrow indicators if they are showing.
Confirm the front binding now has the correct dark/light structure.
If the jersey uses a different base color, update the fill to match the correct jersey color.

4. Adjust the production file so the fold sits correctly 9:02

In the production file, move the fold down by half so the artwork self-corrects.
Make sure the fold color matches the intended base color (the transcript notes it should be white).
This ensures the sew lines and fold line behave correctly in production.
The front binding setup is now complete.

5. Repeat the bottom binding process for the back panel 10:14

Apply the same binding logic to the back.
Any change to the production file can shift the 2D panels, so expect to re-align them.
Reposition the back panel and restore the 2D panel placement after the production adjustment.
The transcript recommends using the Adult Large base size first before adjusting 2D panels.

6. Recreate the second binding style using a 4-part stripe setup 14:02

Move to the other binding style and extract the bottom binding again.
This version uses a 4-part stripe layout instead of 3 parts.
The transcript calculates the spacing using the same height reference:
- 191 ÷ 4 for the smallest stripe section.
Use the resulting measurements to place the stripe sections evenly.

7. Use graphic styles and symbols to make the stripe system reusable 21:39

Set guides to the full height of the stripe area.
Use the height math to determine the stripe widths.
Build the stripe as a reusable graphic style so it can be applied consistently.
The key idea: once the stripe system is built, you can reuse it across front/back and other jersey parts.

8. Set up collar and armhole stripe layers with clear naming 24:04

Move to the collar and armhole sections.
Duplicate the relevant layers for stripes.
Rename layers clearly so each one is easy to identify:
- Stripe layers
- Size layers
- 2D / 3D layers
Remove unnecessary “copy” tags from duplicated layers so the file stays organized.

9. Build the armhole stripes as a symbol-based system 37:18

For repeated elements, create a symbol so placement stays accurate.
Pull the armhole shapes out of the clipping mask and duplicate them.
Create the dark and light versions together so the work only has to be done once.
Expand strokes when needed so the shapes can be divided cleanly.
Separate the armhole into distinct parts such as:
- Outside
- Middle
- Inside

10. Turn the armhole pieces into right/left symbols 50:32

Convert the armhole stripe pieces into symbols.
Create a right version and then reflect it to make the left version.
Re-symbolize each side so the file knows which is which.
Place the symbols back into the correct clipping masks.
This makes future edits much faster because changing one symbol updates all instances.

11. Apply the same reusable logic to the collar stripes 01:06:25

Repeat the same process for the collar.
Pull the collar pieces out, group them, and rename them clearly.
Build the collar as a reusable stripe system just like the armholes.
The transcript notes the collar needs multiple versions, so the symbol approach saves time.

12. Test stripe widths, adjust, and QC the shapes 01:11:30

Test the stripe widths to see which measurement fits the shape best.
Adjust the height slightly if the stripe is too short or too wide.
The transcript repeatedly checks fit by comparing the stripe edges to the shape corners.
This is the QC step: confirm the stripe geometry is clean before finalizing.

13. Expand, divide, and separate the final stripe paths 01:39:28

14. Create the final symbols and apply them to the jersey 01:48:07

15. Final check: confirm the 2D artwork is complete 01:56:19

Bring the front and back into view and hide the background if needed.
Check that the stripes, inside colors, and outer colors all look correct.
Take a screenshot for reference.
The transcript ends by noting that the 2D process is complete, though production artboards still need to be handled separately.

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