Green pepper pattern #524.

Here is a tutorial for altering an existing pattern.

Donna

Here is a link that might be useful: Convertible Pants

thanks folks - I already have a favorite pants pattern so I'll try Donna's tutorial just as soon as the weather gets too hot to work in the yard.

Check out sierra trading post...their prices are less than $70. I'm thinking for a woman, a pair of pants with wider leg that can just be rolled up...maybe with tabs and a button can be an alternative...and that way you won't have to worry about where to put the rest of the pant leg...

Not that her style works with a super casual vacation, but if you haven't seen the Vivienne Files blog, you might take a look. She shows how many outfits you can get from packing how many pieces, including what to wear on the plane. Some of her packing wardrobes are based around LLBean stuff so it can be more casual...but it gives you some great ideas for efficient packing....you may not need the convertible pants at all....

Annie - the Vivienne stuff (haven't looked yet) may be great for next year (European River cruise), but the tour company for Costa Rica specifically suggested the convertible pants as some days we will have warm (jungle) and cool (mountains) in same day.

If anyone wants to see the tour I am talking about, go to Caravan.com and look at the Costa Rica tour. I am going in November. Carolyn