Have you ever wanted a dress or top to be a little more fitted at the waist, but you don't want to add darts or change the seam lines? A simple solution is to add ties at the waist. Waist ties are quick to sew and can be added to the side seam of any dress or top. Plus, they’re adjustable! When I was younger, I remember so many of my dresses and tops had ties that were pulled to the back and tied in a bow. The tie is easy to adjust, easy to sew and adds a cute bow detail. You can also make longer ties that wrap all the way around the body or even tie in the front.
DIY Drawstring Waist Dress – Miri Tank Top Pattern Hack
Hello sew-friends! Today I'm excited to round out this month's celebration of the Miri Tank Top pattern with a new hack. In case you missed it, this month I created a brand new step-by-step video sewalong for the Miri Tank. Click here to catch up on all the posts.
The Miri Tank is an A-line shaped tank top, fitted with a bust dart and cropped to end at the high hip. It comes with both a scoopneck and a v-neck. The neckline and armhole are finished with an all-in-one facing, sewn with the burrito method. It's a really clean finish, completely covers bra straps and feels very stable (no shifting or falling out of place). This pattern is size 0 to 32 with three cup size options for EVERY size. The cup sizes are A/B, C/D AND E/F. So you're less likely to need to make a bust adjustment.
Sewing the Miri Tank Top Part 3
This month (June 2025), I’m featuring the Miri Tank Top with a brand new sewalong. Today’s video is the final installment for sewing the top. You can see all Miri Tank related posts on the sewalong page.
In today’s video, I share how to sew the side seams and tack down the facing. I'll show you how to tack down the facing by hand or by "stitching in the ditch". Finally, I'll show you how to press and sew the hem. Let's get started.