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Hand tacking needles—variety of sizes of straight and curved needles used for general sewing are necessary for every tool kit. [Figure 6-34] 

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Straight and T pins—used when doing canopy patches to pin the fabric together. The T pins are used for heavier duty work, such as container repair. [Figure 6-35] 

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Navy end tab—used for assisting in hand tacking thick materials. This is a container end tab from a United States Navy seat pack modified with a “dimple.” The dimple allows the needle to be pushed through the material, and the holes in the tab allow gripping the needle to pull it through. [Figure 6-36] 

Waxed nylon “supertack”—used for hand tacking requirements because it has superior knot holding properties. It is a waxed, flat, braided nylon cord that serves as a modern replacement for 6-cord nylon. Typically 80 – 90 pounds tensile strength, a 50-pound version is also available. This cord is available in black and white. [Figure 6-37] 

