TM 10-1670-298-20&P3Turn the material and stitch back and forth across the stitching made in 2 above until the hole or tearis completely darned (B, Figure 2-1).4If applicable, restencil informational data, gore number, or identification marks using the criteria inparagraph 2.8.c.Figure 2-1. Darning Method Using a Darning Sewing Machine(b) HandDarning. When repair of a hole or tear is made by hand darning, the dam should match the originalweave of the damaged material as closely as possible. Hand darning will be performed as follows:1Using an authorized marking aid of contrasting color, mark a square around the damaged area andinsure that the marking If at least 1/4-inch (0.635 cm) back from each edge of the damaged area. Themarking will be made with the warp and the filling of the material.2Using a darning needle and a length of suitable type thread, begin darning at one comer of the markedarea. Working In the direction of the fabric warp or filling, pass the needle and thread back and forththrough the material until the opposite diagonal comer of the marked area is reached (A, Figure 2-2).3 Turn the material and weave the needle and thread back and forth across the stitching made in 2 aboveuntil the hole Is completely darned (B, Figure 2-2).4If applicable, restencil informational data or identification marks as outlined in paragraph 2.8.c.2-13
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