Cheer up, I too am challenged with small-motor skills. At least it wasn't epoxy! That is how preservation cvrpentry is done and it is worse than Superglue. At least Elmers washes out. The guys who do the epoxies say when the going gets sticky keep your hands off...
I suggest you use a needle and thread.
My rule is do no harm, and you can't beat a needle and thread for removing mistakes.