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] 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.) •  Binding should be secure. •  Verify the bar tacks are in place at the center of the  pocket and at the sides. •  Hand tacking techniques •  Cleaning and washing procedures •  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 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. •  Verify that the size is correct. Section 7, Manufacturing Hand Tacking Techniques Inspection The following are miscellaneous procedures used in repairs  and alterations found in Section 7, Manufacturing, of this  chapter: 7-86