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Table 1.  Sewing Machine Code Symbols - TM-10-1670-287-23P_344
STITCHING AND RESTITCHING CONT. - TM-10-1670-287-23P_346

TM-10-1670-287-23P MC-4 RAM Air Free-Fall Personnel Parachute System NSN 1670-01-306-2100 Manual
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TM 10-1670-287-23&P 0050 00 0050 00-3 2.    Other parachute items.  Stitching and re-stitching on other parachute items constructed from cloth, canvas, and webbing should be accomplished with thread that matches the color of the original stitching, when possible.  All straight stitching should be locked by backstitching at least ½-inch.  Re- stitching should be locked by overstitching each end of the stitch formation by ½-inch.  Zig-zag stitching does not require locking; however, zig-zag re-stitching should extend at least ¼-inch into undamaged stitching at each end, when possible.  Re-stitching should be made directly over the original stitching; follow the original stitch pattern as closely as possible. DARNING (Refer to Tables 1 and 2).  Darning is a sewing procedure used to repair limited size holes, rips, and tears.  A darning repair may be made either by hand or by sewing machine, depending upon the method preferred and the availability of equipment.  However, a darning machine should be used to darn small holes and tears where fabric is missing.  A darning repair will be preformed using the following procedures, as appropriate: 1.    Machine darning.  Proceed as follows: a.    Using an authorized marking aid of contrasting color, mark a square around the damaged area and ensure the marking is at least ¼-inch back from each edge of the damaged area. b.    Darn the damaged area by sewing the material in a back and forth manner, using size A or E nylon thread. c.    Turn material and stitch back and forth across stitching made in b., above until hole or tear is completely darned. d.    If applicable, restencil informational data or identification marks using the criteria in WP 0052 00. 2.    Hand darning.  When repair of a hole or tear is made by hand darning, the darn should match the original weave of the damaged material as closely as possible.  Hand darning is performed as follows: a.    Using an authorized marking aid of contrasting color, mark a square around the damaged area and ensure that the marking is at least ¼-inch back from each edge of the damaged area. Back and Forth Stitching in Both Directions Hole Marking







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