TM 10-1670-296-20&P 0010 00
UNIT MAINTENANCE
ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT FOR LOW VELOCITY AIR DROP SYSTEMS (LVADS)
SEWING PROCEDURES
0010 00-1
THIS TASK COVERS:
Basting and Temporary Tacking
Stitching and Restitching
Darning
Zig-Zag Sewing
Tools
Specified in paragraph applicable to the item being repaired.
Materials/Parts
Specified in paragraph applicable to the item being repaired.
References
DA PAM 738-751; WP 0011 00
Personnel Required
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Equipment Condition
Unpacked. Cleaned canopy with
defects recorded.
NOTE
Sewing requirements will vary according to the type of item being
repaired and the type of repair being made. The type of sewing
machine, type of thread, the stitch range, and the stitch pattern, if
applicable, required to accomplish a sewing procedure will be specified
in the paragraph applicable to the item being repaired. All original
stitching that is cut during the performance of a sewing procedure will be
removed from the applicable item. Immediately after the
accomplishment of a machine sewing procedure, trim thread ends to a
point as close as possible to the material that has been sewn.
BASTING AND TEMPORARY TACKING
Basting and temporary tacking are hand-sewing methods used to temporarily hold layers of cloth fabric
together while a repair is being performed. The following is a list of procedures that apply to basting and
temporary tacking actions:
1. Basting and temporary tacking should be made using thread that is of a contrasting color to the material
being worked.
2. Basting will be done using thread identified in individual item repair procedure.
3. When basting, do not tie knots at any point in the thread length. Also, the sewing should be done with
two stitches per inch.
4. Temporary tacking will usually be done using a length of size E nylon thread (Item 32, WP 0125 00).
However, an alternate type thread may be specified within the paragraph applicable to the item.
5. Immediately upon completion of a repair, remove previously made basting or temporary tacking stitches.
