TM 10-5411-203-13
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TEARS, WORN AREAS, AND MILDEW-ROTTED AREAS REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (CONT)
17. Place fabric and patch on sewing table (1) of industrial sewing machine (2).
18. Sew patch to fabric by stitching a seam (3) 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) from folded edges (4). Tack first seam (3) by
stitching over first stitches by at least 1 in. (25.4 mm).
19. Sew second seam (5) 3/8 to 1/2 in. (9.5 to 12.7 mm) inside first seam. Tack second seam (5) by stitching over
first stitches for at least 1 in. (25.4 mm).
20. Cut out damaged area on inside of fabric to within 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) of second seam (5).
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