TM 10-1670-298-20&PFigure 2-3. Repair Method Using a Zigzag Sewing Machineg.PatchingProcedures. Patching is a procedure used to repair holes which cannot be darned in airdrop equipmentconstructed from textile materials. This procedure applies to items such as parachute canopies, deploymentbags, packs, cargo bags, and other assorted canvas and webbing items.(1) MakingaBasicPatch. A basic patch is used to repair damaged cloth when the affected area is no closerthan 1-inch (2.54 cm) from the radial seam, edge reinforcement, or lower lateral band Should a damagedarea be closer than 1 -inch (2.54 cm) to the cited areas, a miscellaneous patch will be made as detailed Inparagraph 2 8.g. There are three methods which may be used to apply a basic patch and the procedures forperforming each method are outlined as follows:(a) TheSewnPatch. The primary method of applying a basic patch Is by sewing. The patch may beapplied on either the inside or the outside of the item using the details of Figure 2-4 and as follows:2-15
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