Isabella's top is made from French Terry purchased from Maai design about six months ago.  I only had half a metre but since Isabella is small, I just managed to cut her top from it (well, actually she cut it).  I love how this top sits and it doesn't crease which is great.

The girls love to play clapping games, like the ones I used to play with my classmates waiting to go into class as a little girl.  Some of the songs are still the same! It amazes me how those little songs get passed on. 

Sewing with the girls went very well. They are super proud of their tops!  I did have to help them with each step as they don't quite now how to feed the fabric evenly through the sewing machine, but with practice I hope they can sew one up on their own in the future.  I haven't forgotten Emily...she wants to sew a skirt, so stay tuned!

Come back to the blog later today to see some more stretch inspiration from the sewpony team!

Details:

Pattern - Jeune twin set (top)

Fabric - Cactus fabric is by About Blue Fabrics from Maai design.  Striped fabric from Spotlight.

Sewing time - 30 minutes each.

Modifications - To sew the Jeune top as a T-shirt, it's super simple! 

I sized down one size from the girls' usual size (here they wear a size 5 lengthened to size 7).  Cut the front piece as per pattern.  Cut the back piece by using the front piece but adapting the neckline using the back piece (cut on the fold like the front).  I simply hemmed the sleeves and neckline, but you could add neck banding if preferred (trim the 1cm seam allowance from the neckline if you choose to do this).