8.  Trim the original damaged panel to the trim lines.  [Figure J]  Fold the fabric under to create a French  fell seam. Repeat with the opposite seam.  [Figure K] 6.  Check the tension of the two panels. They should  be equal. Mark the top and bottom edges and the  crossport location.  [Figure G  and  Figure H] 7.  Remove the rib from the pin board. Sew the two  outboard seams approximately .06 inch from the edge  with the single needle.  [Figure I] 9.  Sew the inside row to complete the seam.  [Figure L] 10. Cut the new crossport to match the original location  and shape.  [Figure M] 7-27