TM 9-2350-277-34REPAIR TENT (M577A3 ONLY) — Continued 0062 0012. Center patch over damaged area on outside of tent. Turn under patch edges. Stitch in place with a row of stitching nomore than 1/8 inch (3 mm) from the edge.13. Secure patch to tent with a second row of stitching. Place second row 3/8-1/2 inch (10-13 mm) from first row.14. Turn material over. Cut away damaged area, notch corners, and turn edges in. Stitch turned edges to patch with a row ofstitching no more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) from the edge.NOTEExtensive damage between seams is repaired with a seam-to-seam patch. For seam-to-seampatch repair, do Steps 15 - 19.15. Open seam 2 inches (5 cm) beyond damaged area on both sides.16. Square off damaged area from seam to seam.17. Cut patch 2 inches (5 cm) wider than squared-off section. Allow for 3/4 inch (19 mm) turn-under on sides.18. Center patch over cutaway section. Turn sides under and reform double-felled seams at top and bottom.19. Finish by stitching patch into place.NOTEFor webbing and reinforcement repair, do Step 20 and Step 21.20. Install webbing and reinforcements. Machine stitch a rectangular pattern 1/8 inch (3 cm) in from the edges, a set ofstitches 1/8 inch (3 mm) in from end stitchings, and diagonal stitches from corner to corner.0062 00-6
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