This month (June 2025), I’m featuring the Miri Tank Top with a brand new sewalong. I’ve already shared two new posts for getting ready to sew and the first of three parts actually sewing the tank. You can see all Miri Tank related posts on the sewalong page.
In today’s video, I share how to sew the facing to the neckline and the armholes using the burrito method. If you’re following along with the instruction booklet, we’ll be sewing steps 7 and 8. This part of sewing the top is a bit repetitive but you’ll get a lot of good practice. If you’re a beginner sewist, you’ll learn how to grade and clip the seam allowance and how to understitch—all key steps for sewing a flat facing. Let's get started.
Watch the video above (or on YouTube) for all the first part of cutting out and sewing the Miri Tank Top pattern. See the time stamps below if you want to skip ahead to different sections.
TIMESTAMPS
00:05 Intro, About the Miri Tank Top pattern
01:39 Pin & Stitch Facing to Neckline
03:44 Grade, Clip & Understitch neckline
10:48 Pin & Stitch Facing to 1st Armhole
12:43 Grade, Clip & Understitch 1st Armhole
14:36 Pin & stitch the facing to 2nd armhole
16:00 Grade, Clip & Understitch 2nd Armhole
I’ve made videos about some of these sewing techniques before. If you’d like more details, check out the links below.
About the Sew DIY Miri pattern:
The Miri Tank is a wardrobe building basic that will quickly become the shirt you reach for most often. This simple-to-sew top can be worn with skirts, pants or shorts for a variety of everyday outfits, throughout the year.
This A-line shaped tank top is fitted with a bust dart and cropped to end at the high hip. View A features a classic rounded neckline and armholes, while View B sports a V-neck in the front and gently angled armholes and back neck shaping. Both views are finished with an all-in-one facing. When made in a linen or cotton, the tank will maintain its A-line shape while worn. When made in a drapey rayon or Tencel, the shape will hang closer to the body.
This beginner-friendly pattern is drafted for sizes 0-32 and includes three cup size options for all sizes. Choose from A/B cup, C/D cup or E/F cup for a customized fit through the bust.
