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2. Lay the patch in place over the damaged area and mark the corners with a marking pencil. [Figure J] 

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3. Take a straight pin and transfer the corners of the patch area through to the inside. [Figure K] 

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4. If on a main container, take a piece of Type-3 tape big enough to match the outside patch as marked. Cover the inside of the damaged area with the tape. 

5. Pin or glue the tape patch to the inside as marked. Use the single needle to sew around the patch overstitching the ends a minimum of 1 inch. 

6. Take the zigzag machine and stitch the edges of the damaged area together as described in step 4, Hidden Patches. [Figure L] Repair complete. 

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## Single-Side Fabric Patches 

For most fabric patches on a container panel, there is not enough area to perform a proper French fell seam patch. Consequently, the single-side patch is the most common technique used. By using matching fabric and thread, a large damaged area may be covered to affect the necessary repair. While called a single-side patch, in effect it is an enlarged version of the overlay patch. A smaller piece of webbing or fabric is used to cover the damaged area on the inside and the outside is covered with the single-side patch. This technique is used where there may be large holes or widespread damage and replacement of the panel is not practical. 

1. Duplicate steps 1–5 that was used in the “Overlay Patches” section above but substitute webbing for the inside patch and use container fabric for the outside patch. 

2. Fold the edges of the outside patch under a minimum of .5 inch. Stitch around the perimeter approximately .12 inch from the edge. Run a second row of stitches approximately .25 inch inside and parallel to the first. [Figure M]  This gives added strength to the patch and an appearance of a French fell seam patch. Repair complete. 

