Altering Pants Into Capris

Total Time: 1.5 hours

Supplies:

• tape measure
• scissors
• ruler
• matching thread
• pins
• sewing machine

Steps:

1. First, I measured a couple of pairs of capris that I have to get a general idea of how long they were in the inseam.
2. Next, I measured the remaining length. I needed to cut off 12 inches to get the length I wanted after hemming.
 
3. Using a ruler I made marks on the wrong side of the legs at 12 inches.
 
 
4. I connected the marks to create a cutting line.
 
5. I cut up the side seam and then cut off the pant legs.
 
 
 
6. I tried the pants back on and we turned them up and pinned for the finished length.
 
7. I needed to turn up 2.5 inches to get the desired length. I first turned up 1.25 inches and pinned it. Then I turned up the second 1.25 inches removing pins and repinning as I went.
 
 
 
8. Finally, I sewed two parallel stitched lines to finish the hem edge. You can finish any way you like.
 
 
9. Here they are, ready to wear.