ARMY TM 10-1670-271-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 14D1-2-464-2
MARINE CORPS TM 01136B-23&P/1
c. Darning. (Refer to Tables 2-2 and 2-3). Darning is a sewing procedure used to repair limited size
holes, rips, and tears. A darning repair may be made either by hand or 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 performed 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 insure that the marking Is at least 1/4 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 the material and stitch back and forth across the stitching made in (b) above until the
hole or tear is completely darned (figure 2-72).
(d) If applicable, restencil Informational data, gore number(s), or identification marks using the
criteria In paragraph 2-19.
Figure 2-72. Darning Method Using a Darning Sewing Machine.
(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 will be performed as
follows:
(a) Using an authorized marking aid of contrasting color, mark a square around the damaged
area and insure that the marking is at least 1/4 Inch back from each edge of the damaged
area.
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