Hey, pennant guys

[Fballguy]

Decided to go with a spine transplant on this one. Didn't want to risk bleach on the green and I had an era appropriate white spine in my closet.

I did a little internet research on local tailors and seamstresses...read reviews, etc. Decided to try one that's right down the road from my house. When I called to explain what I'd be bringing in, I was little nervous to hear an Asian woman on the line. Wasn't sure she would grasp what I was going for...wasn't sure how vintage sports pennant would translate...but she said sure bring it in.

When I got there I explained what I wanted. I didn't want it to look new. I didn't want it to look like a repair. I brought in a nice example for her to compare. Then I left. For the next 48 hours I had visions of everything that could go wrong. But to my surprise, she got it completely. When I saw it, I was very happy. Then she pointed out that she purposely sewed the spine on a little crooked, as the original spine had been....so a second set of holes wouldn't be visible. She totally got it and nailed. I told her she'd be seeing more "flags" (as she called it" in the coming weeks.

[ooo-ribay]

I love it! I'm sure some may not like our penchant for "improvements," but I have always been one to try and clean things up.

Mark - did you get the soiled pennant you were after?

[Fballguy]

On a bit of a cold streak with sellers on eBay lately. One problem after another...This was two different sellers but both happened to arrive on the same day. Yes...There are pennants inside.

[Fballguy]

I'm sure this will flatten right out...

[Fballguy]

This one wasn't quite as bad...but not the way I'd do it...or want it.

This is actually the second Saran Wrap roll up I've gotten in the past few months...Interesting technique.

[perezfan]

Haha, Rob.... I've gotten the dreaded "Saran Wrap Roll" a few times myself.

Interesting technique, and like you say... not the preferred method. But it definitely beats that horrific Redskins fold-over job. I'd return that one just on principle alone.... even if it does iron out.

Excellent work by your seamstress... that's about the best result you could've hoped for on the Jets. Looks great! So did she do both the removal of the old spine and the addition of the new? Beautiful work and great pennant!

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Haha, Rob.... I've gotten the dreaded "Saran Wrap Roll" a few times myself.

Interesting technique, and like you say... not the preferred method. But it definitely beats that horrific Redskins fold-over job. I'd return that one just on principle alone.... even if it does iron out.

Excellent work by your seamstress... that's about the best result you could've hoped for on the Jets. Looks great! So did she do both the removal of the old spine and the addition of the new? Beautiful work and great pennant!

I'll take the Saran Wrap Roll Up method over the Pennant Origami method every time.

Yes...She handled the removal too. And saved the original spine for me so I can give it a bleach job and hopefully reuse it. Can't wait to bring my Giants pennants over to her.

The rolled up lot of pennants I just rec'd I actually purchased for their spines...Lots of orange and red ones which I need. But now that I've flattened them out...They're kind of growing on me. Just a bunch of 1969-70's era baseball. Might keep a couple of the nicer ones...Unfortunately, the nicer ones also have the nicest spines.

Notice my Redskins replacement pennant...that was the look I was going for. But, missed it by that much.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

I'm sure this will flatten right out...

un-freaking-believable.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Mark - did you get the soiled pennant you were after?

Nope... high under-bidder once again. I was afraid to bid too high on it, given the red graphics and uncertain results.

But it might have still been a great candidate for bleach. I liked it because that particular Running Cardinal Mascot is always associated with Football (never Baseball). A rare one, and a Championship Season... pictured below.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Nope... high under-bidder once again. I was afraid to bid too high on it, given the red graphics and uncertain results.

But it might have still been a great candidate for bleach. I liked it because that particular Running Cardinal Mascot is always associated with Football (never Baseball). A rare one, and a Championship Season... pictured below.

Dang! I was really hoping for another Bleach Brother.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Dang! I was really hoping for another Bleach Brother.

Rob-

Finally found a "great white" candidate, and will attempt the bleaching process next week. Thanks for the advice, and stay tuned for the before and after.

[Fballguy]

Old Namath Spine cleaned up and ready for a new late 60's early 70's era home.

[erikc21]

I just picked up these guys. I know you have seen these before, but I thought they were still worth showing.

Also, that Phillies pennant...any thoughts on it? It's like the 'Chargers' one I showed a while back...haha!