Quick Yo-Yo Maker Templates allow you to make evenly spaced stitches to create beautiful gathers. Fold the seam allowance, rounding off to make a nicely shaped yo-yo.
Small Round Finished Size: approximately 1 1/4"
Large Round Finished Size: approximately 1 3/4"
Large Flower Finished Size: approximately 1 3/4"
Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Stitch several small yo-yos together into a vest. Line the vest or leave it unlined so the shirt below shows through.
- Use yo-yos as appliqué flowers. Add appliquéd leaves and stitch a button to the "flower" center for added dimension.
- Layer a smaller yo-yo on top of a larger one to create dimensional petals and blooms.
- Stitch yo-yos together for a lightweight scarf.
- Place yo-yos around pant or shirt cuffs, collars, yokes and necklines.
- Create a yo-yo belt or headband.
- Make a lined eyeglass case or a journal cover.
- Join small or large yo-yos (or a combination of sizes) to make a decorative pillow front, trivet or potholder.
- Place yo-yos in a border on a placemat or tablecloth.
- Attach yo-yos to the rim of a lampshade or on a pillowcase edge.
- Make a multi- or single-color yo-yo shower curtain or a set of window curtains.
- Stitch up a traditional yo-yo quilt or start small with a doll bed coverlet.
- Make large yo-yos out of terry cloth and stitch them together for a retro bath rug.
- Use a satin, metallic or sheer fabrics for delicate scarves and clothing accents.
- Yo-yos are used to embellish quilts, clothing, doll accessories, hair clips, and purses.
- They can also be sewed together into flat sheets to make blankets, vests, dresses, or Christmas ornaments.
- Stacks of yo-yos threaded together through their centers make flexible bodies and limbs for dolls or soft animal toys.
- Yo-yos can be made from fabric scraps and can make even ugly fabrics look like pretty flowers.
Consider yo-yo making as a great craft to do with children or grandchildren!
