How Do You Turn Pants Into Capris?
Do you have a pair of pants that would really be better as shorts or capris? Follow these steps for a simple transformation. Put on your pants. Decide how long or short you want them to be. Once you’ve decided on the new length, make a mark on the pants with a piece of chalk. Take the pants off and lay them flat on a table or floor. Next, before cutting off any fabric, decide how thick of a hem/cuff you would like, if any. ex: If you want a 2 inch cuff/hem, make another mark 2 1/2 inches below the first mark. Fold the pants flat and make sure the pant legs are strait, flat and evenly laying on top of the other (see photo). Cut a straight line along the second chalk mark you made. If material is thick, cut the top pant leg first, then lay flat and use as a guide for cutting the second. Fold the ends into the pant legs until the first mark/desired length to create a clean edge. Make sure the fold is even all the way around and not lower or higher on the back or sides. Once both pant legs
