So I put my best foot (the non-creative one) forward today. This morning, after realizing that I still can't sew worth a crap.....(yes, Mrs. Loftin would be oh so surprised, NOT....was this bad in home ec back in the old days too) so I made my very own solution to the jersey issue......poster board and ducttape. A girl's best friend.
And please just appreciate the effort of a new to this whole PTA/room mom's efforts, I know it's not great, lol....but man does my kid love it!