TM 9-2350-261-34
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Repair extensive damage between seams
(steps 20 thru 30).
Open seam 2 inches (5 cm) beyond damaged
area on both sides.
Square off damaged area from seam to
seam.
Cut patch from material 2 inches (5 cm)
wider than squared-off section. Allow for
3/4 inch (19 mm) turnunder on sides.
Center patch over cutaway section, turning
sides under, and reform double-felled seams
at top and bottom.
Finish by stitching patch in place. Secure
patch to cover with a second row of
stitching. Place second row 3/81/2 inch
(1013 mm) from first.
N O TE
The watershed patch is a patch with the
top edge angled off to give a roof effect.
Because the roof type patch sheds water,
the patch lasts longer than a square
patch.
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Use watershed patches, as needed.
Cut patch large enough to overlap 2 inches
(5 cm) on all sides of area to be repaired.
Allow for 3/4 inch (19 mm) turnunder of
edge.
Fold patch in half lengthwise. Cut from
open edges to folded edge at 221/2 degree
angle as shown in illustration.
Center patch over damaged area. Turn
under patch edges and stitch in place with a
row of stitching no more than 1/8 inch
(3 mm) from edge.
Secure patch to cover with a second row of
stitching. Place second row 3/81/2 inch
(1013 mm) from first.
Turn material over. Cut away damaged
area, notch corners, and turn edges in.
Stitch turned-in edges to patch with a row
of stitching no more than 1/8 inch (3 mm)
from edge.
FOLLOW-THROUGH STEPS
1. Stow or install cover on carrier.
END OF TASK
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