I used my usual method - two pieces, one with machine embroidery, side bands that are cut after sewing. I just didn't sew one upper end. This way I didn't have to cut the fabric or stitches to thread a cord.
Maybe that's just that I should have used a black thread. All the poi contained black colour so this has never come to my mind. And the design of embroidery's poor.
Nevertheless, it's good in at least one aspect. The pocket's big nad comfortable (I always make them too small :-D ).
