TM 10-1670-251-12&P
3-9.
Repair - Sewing Procedures (cont).
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.
Stitching and Restitching. Perform stitching and
restitching as follows, referring to table 3-2:
(1) Lowering device assemblies. The stitching
and restitching made on lowering device should be
accomplished with thread that is contrasting in color to
the fabric being restitched. if contrasting color thread is
not available, thread of matching color may be used,
providing all other specifications are met. Straight
stitching and restitching on lowering device assemblies
should be locked by at least 2 inches at
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