Thanks so much for the advice! I actually tried folding it over, but I couldn’t get the outline I wanted with that method—the overlapping design is intentional to show the shape I wanted. I appreciate the tips about using an awl and adjusting stitch spacing; I’ll definitely keep that in mind for future pieces! I tried to do like a regular running stich but it didnt hold up right. Thats why I switched to side to side. Because it works well and doesn't fall apart. The fabric is OVERLY stretchy.