i would have done a more complex braid but dodged it due to the fact that i was using kangaroo lace and it wasn't cheap and i am extremely unsure of my lacing, if anyone has any tips let me know.
thanks james! i saw where i did alot of things wrong but now i know better next time i just tried to save the expensive piece of leather and i also dodged around a more complex braid and went with easier whipstitch.