Sewing Procedures

ARMY TM 10-1670-294-23&P AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-33-2 NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-34 2-17. Sewing Procedures This task covers: a. Basting and Temporary Tacking c. Darning b. Stitching and Restitching d. Zig-Zag Sewing Tools: Equipment Condition: Specified In paragraph applicable to the Unpacked. Canopy with defects recorded and clean item being repaired Materials/Parts: Specified In paragraph applicable to the item being repaired 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 which has been sewn. a. 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 which apply to basting and temporary tacking actions. (1) Basting and temporary tacking should be made using thread which Is of a contrasting color to the material being worked. (2) On small cargo parachute canopies, basting will be made using a single strand of size. A nylon thread or ticket no 24 cotton thread. (3) When basting, do not tie knots at any point In the thread length. The sewing should be made with two stitches per inch. (4) Temporary tacking will usually be made using a length of size E nylon thread. 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. 2-48