I don't like yo yo's but this is awesome. Great job
JeannieBobbin
10-12-2011 03:20 AM
Originally Posted by clem55
Has anyone, other than me, found it easier to make yo-yo's the old way rather than use the plastic maker? I can press fabric around a template, then running stitch around the edge faster than using the maker.
One of the first things I ever learned to sew was a yo yo. At age five we children begged granny for scraps and we turn a saucer upside down, traced the circles onto the material and then cut them out. Baste around the edges and then pull the thread until the yo yo was formed. sew a couple anchor stiches and flatten them.
My signature yo yo item ( I have no picture ) is a clown rag doll and I use stren fishing line to lace them in stacks together. Every child in my family has received one, the fishing line makes it hold up through mud puddle baths and washing machines.
sandrabrueggeman
10-12-2011 03:46 AM
That is a good idea.
chairjogger
10-12-2011 03:51 AM
that is cute ! will keep the idea ! Thanks!
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klc
10-12-2011 03:53 AM
Very nice! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Theresa
10-12-2011 03:54 AM
Originally Posted by clem55
Has anyone, other than me, found it easier to make yo-yo's the old way rather than use the plastic maker? I can press fabric around a template, then running stitch around the edge faster than using the maker.
Ohhhh yeah! Sure don't need any "yo-yo maker". Someone is making their first million by inventing/selling those little gadgets! Good for them!
Theresa
10-12-2011 03:55 AM
This wreath is perfect for using up some of these yo-yo's. E-gad they can multiply fast!
fran624
10-12-2011 04:11 AM
Instead of cereal box could you use the thin styofoam or a styofoam circle? Love the way you layered the yo-yo's in the middle to form the look of bells. would love the directions where did you find them?
Oh what is the size of the circle?
judyjo
10-12-2011 04:15 AM
I love making yo-yo's at night while sitting in front of the tv. This wreath is beautiful! Can you tell us what you used for a base and what size yo-yo's you made, etc? Thanks
