MIL-DTL-21083E(MC)
3.6.1.1. Thread breaks and ends of seams. The ends of all seams
and stitching produced with 301 stitch types, when not caught in
other seams or stitching, shall be backstitched not less than 1/4
inch. Thread breaks (all stitch types) shall be secured by
stitching back of the break not less than 1/2 inch. Skipped
stitches may be repaired by using 301 stitch type. The ends of a
continuous line of stitching shall be overlapped not less than
1/2 inch. Thread ends of darts shall be trimmed to a length of
1/2 inch. When an automatic dart machine is used, the ends shall
be backstitched not less than three stitches.
3.6.2 Shade marking. The component parts of the coat cut from
one piece of basic material and lining material, including pairs
of sleeve linings when cut from ends, and the two parts of the
under collar cut from under collar cloth shall be shade marked to
insure a uniform shade and size throughout the garment. Any
method of shade marking may be used except:
a.
Corrosive metal fastening devises.
b.
Sew-on shade tickets.
c.
Adhesive type tickets which show discoloration or the
use of an adhesive mass which adheres to the material upon
removal of the tickets.
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