It's been a long day and my fingers are shredded.



How tight do the laces need to be over the rib? Most are so tight an amoeba couldn't crawl under if they tried. Others are snug but can be lifted slightly by the point of the needle, but the thick part of the needle will not pass under it without a some force. Is that enough?


I stuck the tip of the needle into the hole on the upper side fabric to see if I can lift the fabric off the rib and it doesnt want to come up, so I think I have it snug enough.


This is my first attempt at fabric and I don't want to proceed until I am certain I don't have any "do overs".


Steve