I know my tie is too long but it's the one I grabbed. I've noticed horizontal lines in the fell. I had to loosen the stitches for the canvas once I finished them. I think the problem is the stitches need to be wider. On my next one I will use a longer needle when stitching the canvas to the fell so the stitches will be wider. I think I need to add an inch to my aprons in the hips. I will likely try this on my next one.