How to Sew a Fabric Yo Yo

Fabric yo yos are fun little circle of fabric that when sewn look like a flower made from fabric. You can learn how to sew fabric yo yo in no time. This is a simple project that does not require a sewing machine.

Tip: Try using fun vintage fabrics to make your yo yos. There is no need to buy a yo yo making kit. They are something of a rip off and I am not sure why they exist.

To Learn How to Sew a Fabric Yo yo for Free you will need:

Fabric

Scissors Pencil

Needle

Thread

To gets started you want to cut out a circle of fabric. You want this fabric to be twice the size of your finished yo yo. So, if you want a 4 inch yo yo, then cut out an 8 inch circle.

Almost any fabric will work when making a yo yo. I recommend using light weight to midweight fabrics. Thick upholstery fabric can get a little tricky to work with.

Now, once your circle is cut out for the fabric yo yo you want to use your iron to make the folded edge. Simple fold over a ¼ inch edge on the topside of the circle. Iron this flat with your iron. You want to fold so back side of fabric touches back side.

Now, take your needle and thread it with a coordinating thread. You want to sew a running stitch along the outside of the circle. This is a simple stitch that works up and down through the fabric running on the outside of the fabric yo yo.

Now, pull the ends of the thread to scrunch together your yo yo. Tighten until the fabric pulls and bunches together into the round shape of the tufted yo yo.

Tie the loose ends together to hold the yo yo in shape.

Tip: Do not waste you money on yo yo cutters. Yo yo cutters are simply an unnecessary tool that cuts a circle of fabric for you. You can easily do this with a pair of scissors you already own.

You can use yo yos on hand bags, add them to fabric shoes, clip them in you hair with barrettes, and add them to clothing.

A fun look is to line the collar of a sweater with yo yos. These add a cute vintage touch to a sweater that is lacking in some fun detail. Get create and once you learn how to make a yo yo, then you can use them any way you wish.