Doublet question

[frualeydis]

Can anyone tell me what the purpose is of the lacing tab in the elizabethan man's doublet in The Tudor Tailor (bottom picture, page 96). What is it supposed to be laced together with? The slops are laced to the holes in front and I can't find any information about what the lacing tabs are for.

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[jillwheezul.livejournal.com]

I love the 'cookie belly' image! I the US there is a type of cookie called "Magic Middles". That is another name for cookie belly in my house.