Skinning Help

[PINNEDTOWIN]

So, i just started using photoshop for the first time and im struggling trying to make MSR NXT gear. Im pretty much clueless about the tools in photoshop so i have just been going for it. Here a pic of a jersey so far with DDMXv2 template. I need help but please explain yourself if you have any info. Thank you very much for any tips you can give me!

[wheels1758]

search youtube for "pen tool". That is the best thing ever in photoshop

Also, your design layers need to be below the shading layer in the layers panel.

[PINNEDTOWIN]

Yea i lost all the shading but how do i make a layer that keeps the shading? also i have photoshop elements so i dont think i have that pen tool. thank you for the tips though