It’s simple! It’s easy! Learn how to make a fabric yo yo. To start this craft hand sew a simple running stitch around the edge of a fabric circle. Pull thread to gather. Now you have crafted an adorable fabric yo yo.
1. How big do you want your yo yo? Cut a fabric circle twice the diameter
plus 1/4” of desired finished yo yo. For a 1” diameter finished yo yo, cut a 2 1/4” circle.
2. Thread
needle with single strand of all-purpose thread. Knot end.
3. Holding fabric with wrong side up and
folding edge in 1/8” as you go, make long running stitches around edge near
fold. Start with needle going from
top to bottom.
4. When you reach the starting place, make
one more stitch ending with the needle on top (the wrong side).
5. Here comes the really fun part: Pull gently to gather until tight all
around. End off, hiding your
knot. Your fabric yo yo is
finished.
Tips and
Tricks
- Use round coasters, bowls, plates, etc. as patterns to trace circle shapes on to fabric before cutting.
- Use a cotton fabric for your first project, as it is easiest to handle.
- For very large yo yos, fold edge 1/2”.
Variations
- Add a pompom or a button in the center of the yo yo.
- Branch out to other fabrics such as taffeta, organza, silk, lightweight wool.
- Use your yo yos to embellish clothing, accessories and linens.
- Place a small yo yo upside down atop a larger one for a “rosette” effect.
I love my
fancy fabric yo yos. They are fun and easy.
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