Those little fabric yo-yos (Part 1)...

Pic.1: www.ebay.com/itm/100-2-inch-Fabric-Yo-Yo-in-Shades-of-Civil-War-Museum-reproduction-fabrics-/281858097454

A yo-yo, called also a Suffolk puff, is a small simple project in manipulating fabric. It is extremely easy to make: it can be created out of fabric leftovers, doesn't require more tools than scissors, a sewing needle and a thread.
Yo-yos come out great made of medium Muslin or cotton, but if you are tempted to try more difficult materials, like silk, velvet... go for it!
Any thread which doesn't snap easily will do.


How to make a yo-yo? It only takes minutes...

Pic.2, from: Colette Wolff,
The Art of  Manipulating Fabric, p.23

Cut a circle out of fabric. It has to be twice as large as the intended form

a) turning the edge of circle inside, tack with even stitches. Remember: large stitches make small center opening; small stitches make it larger,
b) gather tightly and flatten.






What can we do with yo-yos? 

1. VARIOUS ACCESSORIES

Shawls, scarves...

Pic.3: www.flickr.com/photos/the_sampler/3926841838/in/photostream/

Pic.4: makezine.com/2009/09/13/craft_flickr_pool_weekly_round_58/?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954

Pic.5: www.etsy.com/listing/124475421

Bags, purses, key fobs...

Pic.6: takakowatari.jp/gallery/index_4.html

Pic.7: zakkalife.com

Pic.8: harujiondesign.blogspot.ie

Necklaces, bracelets, brooches...

Pic.9: www.etsy.com/listing/104523793/adria-special-sale-price-teal-yellow?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share

Pic.10: www.etsy.com/shop/SoSamShop?ref=si_shop

Pic.11: www.etsy.com/listing/62864493

Pic.12: alwaysexpectmoore.com/2011/07/yo-yo-bangle-bracelet.html

Pic.13: www.etsy.com/listing/90896841

Pic.14: www.etsy.com/listing/112976623

Pic.15: marielesbasbleus.blogs.marieclaireidees.com/archives/category/bijoux/index-5.html

Hair stuff...

Pic.16: www.etsy.com/listing/69159753/waiting-to-bloom-n1

Pic.17: www.etsy.com/listing/154363196/minnie-mouse-yoyo-hair-clips

Pic.18: www.etsy.com/listing/99468568

Pic.19: www.livemaster.ru/topic/649415-tekstilnye-ukrasheniya-ot-nadi-darfi

Something for Bride and Groom!

Pic.20: www.pinterest.com/pin/568438784196643851

Pic.21: www.etsy.com/listing/79724084/yoyo-boutonniere-made-to-order

2. UNUSUAL CLOTHING AND THEIR EMBELLISHMENT...

Pic.22: www.popsugar.com/fashion/Chanel-Spring-2010-Haute-Couture-7177050#photo-7177050

Pic.23: mantua-maker.blogspot.ie/2012/04/coat-of-many-circles.html

Pic.24: www.pinterest.com/pin/568438784196644058/

Pic.25: www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/suffolk-puff-collars

Pic.26: www.pinterest.com/pin/568438784196643753

Pic.27: fuxique.wordpress.com/2008/08/28/a-historia-do-fuxico

As you can see there is plenty of possibilities for using the form of yo-yo...
In my next post: yo-yos in home decor and seasonal ornaments!