TM 10-8400-201-23
6-7.
REPAIR - Continued
(5) Type 401, 502, 503, 515, and 516 stitching. These type stitchings are repaired in the same manner as type
301, except that reairs to type 401 stitching requires both ends of all seams to have a ½ inch minimum chain extending
beyond each end unless they are caught in a seam or other stitching.
(6) Bartacks. Unless otherwise specified, all bartacks shall be 3/8 to 5/8 inch long and 1/8 ± 1/16 inch wide, and
shall contain 28 stitches. Bartacking shall be free from thread breaks and loose stitching.
(7) Slide Fasteners. Replace damaged, missing, or malfunctioning slide fasteners with serviceable ones. Slide
fasteners are not seam-sealed in, remove the one to be replaced and sew in a new one. All sizes for trouser slide
fasteners are listed in table 6-4.
(8) Snap Fasteners. Replace missing, loose, or damaged snap fasteners. Patch damaged area surrounding
snap fastener sockets and studs prior to attaching snap fasteners.
(9) Drawcords and Barrel Locks. Replace missing or defective drawcords in lengths to match original
construction. Drawcord ends shall be heat seared and knotted. Refer to tables 6-2 and 6-3 for proper lengths. Replace
Barrel Locks as required.
(10) Elastic Webbing. Replace defective elastic webbing at bottom of sleeves and legs. Legs for webbing are
listed in tables 6-2 and 6-3.
(11) Pocket Flaps. Repair or replace torn, missing, or defective flaps. Restitch ripped seams or loose stitching.
Table 6-2. Drawcord and Tape Lengths (Parka)
ITEM
X-SMALL
SMALL
MEDIUM
LARGE
X-LARGE
TOLERANCE
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
Hood
50
50
50
50
50
±1
Waist
56
60
64
68
72
±1
Bottom Hem
41
42
44
46
48
±1
Pouch
22
22
22
22
22
±1
Elastic
for Sleeve
10
10
10
10
10
±1
Table 6-3. Drawcord and Tape Lengths (Trousers)
ITEM
X-SMALL
SMALL
MEDIUM
LARGE
X-LARGE
TOLERANCE
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
Waist
38
42
46
50
54
±1
Pouch
22
22
22
22
22
±½
Button Tab
1"Tape
4
4
4
4
4
±1
Suspender
Loop ¼"
Tape
6
6
6
6
6
±1
Elastic for
Leg Hem
10 ¾
10 ¾
10 ¾
10 ¾
10 ¾
±1
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