Tying A Sarong - Hip Tie Step 1 Hold sarong as shown in picture in front of body. Step 2 Fold sarong in half so that the tassles are together and facing the ground. Step 3 Position sarong around waist as shown in the picture and fasten with a buckle or you can tie it in a knot. Step 4 If using a buckle feed the corners into the buckle as shown in picture. Step 5 Feed ends back into buckle. Pull on ends to tighten.