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13. Ensure that the pulled suspension line length is held to one side during the stitching process. Ensure the
stitching does not extend above the upper edge or below the lower edge of the lower lateral band. Use a
light-duty sewing machine, size E nylon thread, and 7 to 11 stitches per inch,
14. Turn the lower lateral band right side out and pull the suspension line length back down through the V-
tab. Ensure the mark made in step 2. is aligned with the lower edge of the lower lateral band.
15. Beginning at a point ¼-inch below the V-tab lower edge, secure the suspension line upper end to the
installed V-tab and the canopy skirt outside by stitching a single row of double-throw zig-zag stitching
according to original construction.
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