capri take in

One pair of my denim capris were in dire need of a new shape.  These capris probably been hanging out in my dresser for almost a decade.  They have a little flair at the ends which is not exactly what I like currently.

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Cost: Free Time: 30 minutes Needed: old capris (owned) sharpie (owned) sewing machine (owned) cutting board (owned) rotary cutter (owned) 1.  Pinch it.  With your capris on, take a hold of the inner leg material pinching off the excess fabric you would like to remove keeping the seam centered.  When you are happy with the amount, mark the inside of the hem line in the front where the material was touching while pinching. 2.  Mark it.  Take the capris off and turn them inside out.  Lay the capris flat with the front side up.  Find on the inner seam where the top of your knee would be and mark that as well.  Draw a line to connect the bottom hemline mark to this new mark.  3.  Sew it.  Using a straight stitch, start at the knee mark and ease your way in going all the way to the bottom hem line mark.  Be sure to line up your bottom of the capris nicely before stitching/backstitching on the hem.  Repeat with the other leg. 4.  Trim it.  Take your rotary cutter and trim away the excess material leaving about a quarter inch to zigzag the new inner seam. 5.  Wear them.  Turn them inside out and give them a try.  You can always take more in, so starting with conservative marks and working your way in until you find a good fit is always a good idea.