Effigy bodies progress

3/4 of the way done with the binding... we hates it, we do! But almost done. Then I'm thinking if I end up wearing this to the Sundie Undie breakfast, I can't use grommets. ggggrrrrrrrrr. Of course it's laced front AND back... double gggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

I want metal rings to support the lacing holes but can't find any that aren't split. Has anyone used washers with success?