How to Make a 3D Fabric Yo-Yo
3-D fabric yo-yo’s are small circles of fabric that are gathered in the center. They are an attractive way to add your own personal touch to a homemade or store-bought purse, shirt or quilt. Fabric yo-yo’s are a perfect way to use up scraps of fabric left over from other projects. The method is the same, whether you are making small or large yo-yos; you can make a few quickly, then save them until you find the perfect project.
Things You'll Need
- Circular lid, teacup or other round item to trace around
- Fabric
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
Instructions
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Place your circular pattern on the fabric and trace around your circle with the pencil. Use a teacup, a small plate or the lid from a round container.
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Cut out the fabric circle with your scissors.
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Lay the fabric circle flat so that the patterned side is down.
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Fold the edges of the circle in towards the center about ¼ inch.
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Thread your needle with thread that matches your fabric. Sew a running stitch around the outside edge of the fabric circle. Use 1/4-inch stitches and keep the edge of the fabric folded down.
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Pull gently on the thread after you have stitched all the way around. The yo-yo will close in on itself
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Tie a knot in your thread when the center of the yo-yo has closed.
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Tips & Warnings
Experiment with different sizes of fabric. Your final yo-yo will be about half the size of your original circle of fabric.
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