TM 10-1670-287-23&P
0015 00
0015 00-2
STITCHING AND RESTITCHING
Perform stitching and re-stitching as follows, refer to Tables 1 and 2.
1. Parachute canopy assemblies. The stitching and re-stitching made on parachute canopies should be
accomplished with thread that is contrasting in color to the fabric being re-stitched. If contrasting
color thread is not available, thread of matching color may be used, providing all other specifications
are met. Straight stitching and re-stitching on parachute canopy assemblies should be locked by at
least 2-inches at each end of a stitch row, when possible. 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. When re-stitching parachute canopy assemblies, stitch directly over the original
stitching and follow the original stitch pattern as closely as possible.
Table 1. Sewing Machine Code Symbols
CODE SYMBOL
SEWING MACHINE
LD
SEWING MACHINE, INDUSTRIAL: General Sewing; 301 Stitch; Light-Duty; NSN
350-01-177-8590.
MD ZZ
SEWING MACHINE, INDUSTRIAL: Zig-Zag; 308 Stitch; Medium-Duty; NSN
3530-01-181-1421.
LD ZZ
SEWING MACHINE, INDUSTRIAL: Zig-Zag; 308 Stitch; Light-Duty; NSN 3530-
01-181-1420.
HD
SEWING MACHINE, INDUSTRIAL: General Sewing; 301 Stitch; Heavy-Duty;
NSN 3530-01-177-8588.
MD
SEWING MACHINE, INDUSTRIAL: General Sewing; 301 Stitch; Medium-Duty;
NSN 3530-01-177-8591.
DN
SEWING MACHINE, INDUSTRIAL: Darning; Lock Stitch; NSN 3530-01-177-8589.
LHD
SEWING MACHINE, INDUSTRIAL: 301 Stitch; Light-Heavy Duty; NSN 3530-01-
186-3079.
ND
SEWING MACHINE, INDUSTRIAL: 301 Stitch; Double-Needle; NSN 3530-01-
182-2873.
BT
SEWING MACHINE, AUTOMATIC: Box-X; (Local purchase, Herbert Jaffe/JF PN
HJ1615X1X56, Model Number 3334)
BT
SEWING MACHINE, INDUSTRIAL: Bartack, 42 stitch (Local purchase,
Recommended PN HJ1466-1X42)
Table 2. Stitching and Re-stitching Specifications
COMPONENT
RECOMMENDED SEWING MACHINE
(Code Symbol)
STITCHES
PER INCH
THREAD
SIZE
Harness/Container
Panels/Closing Flaps
LD, DN
7 to 11
E
Binding Tape, ¾-in.
LD, MD, ZZ, BT
7 to 11/42
E
Tape, Hook and Pile
LD, MD, BT
7 to 11/42
E
Pocket, ARR (FF-2)
LD, ZZ
7 to 11
E
Pocket, ARR (AR2)
LD, MD
7 to 11
E
