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How to Draw a Basketball Jersey
Draw a basketball jersey in 11 easy steps, about 8 minutes. Free, with a printable worksheet.
Each picture adds one red line. Draw that line, then scroll to the next picture. Rub out any dashed helper lines at the end. First up: v-neck and shoulders.
Step 1: V-neck and shoulders
Draw a V neck with a rainbow on top. From each corner draw a strap out to a round shoulder.
Tip Round off each shoulder, with no point sticking up.
Step 2: Scooped armholes
Start at each shoulder's end and draw a big scoop curving in and back out. Stop at the armpit.
Tip A basketball jersey has no sleeves: the armholes are big and deep.
Step 3: Body
Start at the left armpit. Draw down a hand, a sagging hem across, then up to the right armpit.
Step 4: Big number 10
On the chest draw a big hollow 10: a tall box with a flag, then a thick ring beside it.
Step 5: Armhole bands
Start on each strap near the shoulder. Follow the armhole round and stop on the side under the armpit.
Step 6: Collar and hem bands
Inside the neck draw a V from arm to arm. Above the hem draw a curve that touches both sides.
Tip The hem band is a shallow U from side to side, a finger up.
Step 7: Closet rod
Well above the collar draw a long skinny closet rod with round ends, wider than the jersey.
Step 8: Hanger and hook
From each neck corner draw a wire up to a point. Then draw a hook up and over the rod.
Tip Take the hook up in front of the rod, over the top, and tuck its end behind.
Step 9: Side stripes
Start under each armhole band, close to the side, and draw a line down to the hem band.
Step 10: Yellow trim
Go over your lines. Colour the collar, armhole and hem bands yellow, and leave the side stripes white.
Step 11: Purple jersey
Colour the jersey purple around the yellow bands, the white side stripes and the numbers. Your jersey is done!
Your finished drawing
Follow the steps above and this is where you end up: a basketball jersey, drawn by you.
Every step in one picture
