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Goooood luscious Saturday morning, everyone! I’ve been making bags recently and I’m interested in using either yo-yo’s or fabric flowers as an embellishment. However, every tutorial I’ve seen has raw edges at the center (yo-yo) or hot glued to a felt base (flower). Since the bags are fabric, eventually, they’re going to be washed. How can I stop the raw edges from unravelling when laundered? Would Fray-Check work? I’m thinking I could use a cute button as the center but I still don’t think that would stop the fraying.

And can hot glue be laundered?

Tartan

When I make yoyo’s, I turn under the center 1/4 inch when I gather them so there are no raw edges in the center.

Rhonda K

You can use one of the makers that come in different sizes. Be sure to check the template size for the size you want.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrHL6Z6Y9hA

They are easy to use. I made some flowers and added a decorative button in the center.

Jordan

I haven't made many yo-yo's but Ik do what Tartan does with the turning under the raw edges. My grandmother always was making yo-yo's and this is the way she did it.

tuppermern

I use the yo you makers all the time! They are my go to when hubby wants me to sit with him to watch tv---and they turn out perfect! No raw edges shown.

DottyD

Clover Yo Yo Makers Rhoda spoke about, are really good and eliminate raw edges.

juliasb

I haven't made any for a number of years. I always turn in the raw edge and do my pull thread over the turned in edge. I too wanted that finished look. The first ones I did I actually tied it off and went around a second time. Was that ever foolish! Turn it under and stitch along the turned edge.

pegquilter8

How about using a pin on the back? That way you can remove for washing? Just a thought

Aurora

I made a couple of bags last year that called for four large buttons. I opted for eight yo-yo's instead. Everyone likes the bag and prefers the yo-yo's to the buttons. I also use the yo-yo makers. They naturally turn under 1/4" to the inside. Mine are hand stitched securely all the way around the outside edge. One of my bags sold for $60 in a silent auction at Craft Camp.