REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE- Continued

Section II. REPAIR PROCEDURES - TM-10-8400-201-23_273

TM-10-8400-201-23
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TM 10-8400-201-23 14-6. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE- Continued Restitch seams containing loose and/or broken threads. Overstitch thread breaks in type 301 stitching not less than ½ Inch (1.27 cm) at each break. When type 401 stitch is used, place looper thread on the underside. For Illustration of the various types of stitches used, see FED, STD. NO. 751 not less than ¾ inch (1.91 cm) at each break. Thread shall conform to MIL-T-43548 and the type, thread size and stitches per Inch required for the repair shall be as follows: Use Stitch type Thread Stitches per inch needle/bobbin GENERAL 301 50/3 50/3 10-14 GENERAL 401 50/3 50/3 10-14 OVEREDGE 502 or 50/3 50/3 6-10 503 BARTACKS --- 50/3 50/3 28 PER BARTACK BUTTONHOLES 304 50/3 50/3 42 - 52 PER BUTTONHOLE BUTTONS 101 or 50/3 14 - 16 PER BUTTON 301 50/3 50/3 14 - 16 PER BUTTON (b) Patching and darning. Repair rips, tears and holes that will not be visible when garment is worn. Repair rips, tears and holes in areas ½ inch (1 27 cm) or less in greatest dimension. Repair rips, tears and holes greater than ½ Inch (1 27 cm) but not exceeding 1 Inch (2.54 cm). Cut the patch of sufficient size to extend at least ¼ to 3/8 inches (0.635 to 0.952 cm) beyond the hole or area to be patched, allowing for a ¼ inch (0 635 cm) turn under. Place the patch on the outside and sew it 1/16 to 1/8 inches (0.159 to 0.318 cm) from the edge of the patch. Cut away the damaged area to a square or rectangular shape, depending upon the shape of the hole, turn the raw edges under ¼-inch (0.635 cm) and sew 1/16 to 1/8-inches (0.159 to 0.318 cm) from the edge. (c) Buttons. Replace missing, broken, or damaged buttons using Item listed in Section III. (d) Buttonholes. Reshape enlarged buttonholes by securely tacking the ends for proper fit over corresponding buttons. Rework damaged buttonholes by stitching a small reinforcement patch to the underside of the shirt and reworking through the patch not less than ¾ inch (1.91 cm) at each break. Buttonholes shall be of the straight-cut, purl or whip type and the finished cut length according to original construction. (e) Pockets and flaps. Repair or replace torn, missing or defective pockets and flaps. Restitch ripped seams, loose or missing stitching on flaps and pockets. Darn small holes, cuts and tears and patch slightly larger holes. The darning and patching shall not be visible when the pocket flap is buttoned. 14-5

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