Fabric yo-yos are both fun and easy to make, and another way to use up those fabric scraps. You can take this fun-to-make craft project with you wherever you go, as it is easily portable in your sewing or craft bag. Fabric yo-yos were once joined to make coverlets for the bed, and recently, are used to adorn decorative throw pillows in popular magazines.
How to Make a Yo-Yo
Trace a pattern for the yo-yo twice the size of the finished yo-yo. Add a ½ inch seam allowance. I have used a coffee mug or saucer to trace the pattern, but anything will do. Use a sturdy (but not too thick) material to trace your pattern. Thin cardboard works well.
You are done. I told you it was easy and fun!
How to Join Yo-Yos
Place all the yo-yos facing the same side up. Arrange in the desired design for the project at hand. Join yo-yos together with three or four small stitches.
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