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12-8. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF INDIVIDUAL WEAPONS CASE Continued
(d) Turn under selvaged edge ½ inch (1.27 cm), and sew along material ¼ of an inch (0.635 cm) from
edge. Use Model 111W155 sewing machine or equivalent and size FF nylon thread, making 7 to 9
stitches per inch (2.54 cm).
(e) Fold material along fold lines, placing selvage on inside. Sew material along fold line 1/8 of an inch
(0.318 cm) from fold. Install snap fasteners following procedures in FM 10-16.
(f) Position new pocket on weapons case, turn edges under ½ inch (1.27 cm), and sew pocket to
case according to details in B, Figure 12-26. Use Model 7-33 sewing machine or equivalent and
ticket No. 3 nylon thread, making 5 to 8 stitches per inch (2.54 cm). Be careful not to sew through
slide fastener when sewing pocket to case.
Figure 12-26. Replacement details, lowering strap pocket.
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