cloth in corner pockets too tight?

[brigeton]

I just put Championship Tour edition on my 8' table. I pulled side to side and was able to pull 3" so I stretched 2-1/4" side to side and on each end. The cloth in the corner pockets was too tight to finish them properly. Where did I go wrong?

 

[Dartman]

That typically happens when you don't also stretch toward the pockets.

 

[Sheldon]

I find it helpful when I do the layout to mark the stretch index at the pockets too. You can also go by the grain of the cloth. Look and see if it's running straight, chances are good it's not straight if you don't have the slack to close off the pockets.

 

[realkingcobra]

I just put Championship Tour edition on my 8' table. I pulled side to side and was able to pull 3" so I stretched 2-1/4" side to side and on each end. The cloth in the corner pockets was too tight to finish them properly. Where did I go wrong?

Watch.

 

[brigeton]

Yup, I see what I did wrong. Thanks.