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@EdwardZ
When sewing tyres its best to use the same holes.. and do a loop stitch.. pulling tight with each loop.. The orginal stitch is a zipper and that is NOT what one wants.. The loop stitch is stronger but its purely a hand stitch. Go forward 2 holes, back 1, forward 2, back one.. This way they cross and make for a good strong casing. Cover with a bit of liquid latex or Remia rubber and re-attach the base-tape. The most important things are 1) keep the amount of the tyre opened to a minimum 2) use very strong thread (Belfast waxed linen thread as once used by UK Army is ideal and cheap through the usual surplus channels) 3) Use a regular balanced stitching technique to not create lumps 4) Stop worrying.