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4-5. HAND STITCHING REPAIR IN FABRIC ASSEMBLIES.
This task covers: Repair
NOTE
This procedure applies to all Boot Wall types. Whenever
possible, machine stitching is preferred over hand stitching.
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Tentage Repair Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)
Materials/Parts:
Tentage Repair Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)
Thread
Equipment Conditions:
Although the fabric assemblies can be repaired during operational use of the Boot Wall when
necessary, it is recommended that the fabric be repaired when the Boot Wall is not in use (refer to
Chapter 2 for removal instructions). The fabric assemblies should be clean and dry.
a. Preparing Needle and Thread.
NOTE
If you use two-strand thread you will need twice as much; if you
use four-strand, you will need four times as much.
(1) Estimate amount of thread required to
complete stitching and cut thread to
length.
(2) Wax thread (1) by pressing between it-
thumb and beeswax (2) and drawing
entire
length
over
beeswax
(2).
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