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## Assembly 

1. Open the sides of the pocket at the folded end and insert the length of elastic tape. Sew the tape in place with the single needle on both sides. 

2. Mark the center of the mouth and bar tack the elastic reinforcing as shown. [Figure B] 

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3. Lay the pocket on the para-pak base and sew in place. [Figure C]  (Sewing with the Spandex $^{®}$ on the bottom and the para-pak on top minimizes stretch from the presser foot.) 

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4. Bind the pocket, starting at the bottom corner opposite the mouth of the pocket. [Figure D] 

5. Bar tack the mouth of the pocket securing the elastic reinforcing on both sides. [Figure E] 

6. The pocket is now complete and ready for installation. 

## Inspection 

• Verify that the size is correct. 

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• Binding should be secure. 

• Verify the bar tacks are in place at the center of the pocket and at the sides. 

## Section 7, Manufacturing 

The following are miscellaneous procedures used in repairs and alterations found in Section 7, Manufacturing, of this chapter: 

• Hand tacking techniques 

• Cleaning and washing procedures 

## Hand Tacking Techniques 

• Applicable products: Any systems requiring hand tacking 

• Description: Securing housings, hardware, etc., with hand tackings 

• Authorized repairmen: FAA Senior or Master Parachute Rigger 

• Materials: Nylon supertack tacking thread 

• Machines: None 

