@Sandi Wiseheart You could pretty easily DIY one of these: https://www.wardrobesupplies.com/braza-happy-straps.html which are designed to solve the exact problem you're having, (and very useful to have on hand) and you could decide your permanence level.
While I'm at it, I'll leave the link to Manhattan Wardrobe Supply (amazing supplier of all things costume and wardrobe related - including a whole mending section under sewing supplies 😁) here: https://www.wardrobesupplies.com/