Speaking of Yo-Yo's
#1
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Speaking of Yo-Yo's
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?
And can hot glue be laundered?
#3
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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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrHL6Z6Y9hA
They are easy to use. I made some flowers and added a decorative button in the center.
#4
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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.
#7
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.
#9
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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.
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