My ten-year-old enjoys hand sewing but I am running out of ideas for her. She has done quite a bit of embroidery - but you don't need an endless number of embroidered pillow cases.
Her aunt gave her this Clover yo-yo maker for Christmas. It makes yo-yo-making so simple and she has had so much fun turning fabric scraps into yo-yos.
But then what?
She sewed some of her creations into a rectangle and we are enjoying it in the middle of our dining room table. I suppose we could make a bedsize throw with them but I'm looking for some other idea that would use a lot of yo-yos of random colors.
Do you have any suggestions?
You can thread them onto elastic or stout thread to make dolls or animals ( I have seen clowns and rabbits especially ) often with beads in between the yoyos and a bell at the end for feet, with a stuffed fabric head. I am sure there will be pictures somewhere online, they are very vintage.
ReplyDeleteHere is a link with directions for making the little dolls and animals:
ReplyDeletehttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/2006/10/how-to-make-yo-yo-friend.html
I LOVE yo-yos! I have a throw made with them, and I've seen them added to garments, as flowers. Maybe she could then embroider stems.
ReplyDeleteA lady from our church made a Beautiful full sized cover with them. It is an amazing work of art.
ReplyDeleteI've seen vests, curtains, tote bags, throw pillows, bed spreads.....many of these pieces are backed with solid fabric. I have a box full, it's a good hand work project for long car rides, I just haven't decided what to do with them either.
ReplyDeleteA DIY on my page? I would love to know how to do these!
ReplyDeleteI like covering a plain totebag with them. All the ideas I had already mentioned, the toys etc.
ReplyDeleteMy Grandaughter (also 10) would really enjoy making yo-yo's too. We'll have to look for the yo-yo maker for sure! Fun to see all the ideas shared.
ReplyDeletehttp://donnasintheattic.typepad.com/donnas_in_the_attic/2008/08/dawns-yo-yo-project.html
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http://thinkcrafts.com/blog/2013/03/13/making-a-yo-yo-pincushion/
Doll
http://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/2006/10/how-to-make-yo-yo-friend.html
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/02/fabric-yo-yos.html
Can you tell how much I like to make them?
There so many different ways to use yo-yos here:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.pinterest.com/graciaadela/yo-yo-crafts/
What beautiful table mat! Here are some web tutorials:
ReplyDeletehttp://mousechirpy-polkadotpineapple.blogspot.com/2008/05/so-sweet-it-makes-my-teeth-hurt.html
http://vickiodell.com/fabulous-friday-5-wreaths-to-make-for-spring/#sthash.qXGbb9kv.dpbs
http://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/2006/10/how-to-make-yo-yo-friend.html
http://www.sewmamasew.com/2014/04/happy-day-liberty-yo-yo-block-doll-quilt/
http://freshpoppydesign.blogspot.com/2010/09/fabric-bracelets.html
Also, do a google search for yo-yo Christmas ornaments; there are a lot of free patterns.
Happy sewing!
Lorraine
Just yesterday I have seen a curtain made of fabric and yoyos. It was not symmetrical, in light colors and the fabric was slightly transparent. Unfortunately I cannot find the link again! :( (when I do, I will send it.) But I am sure you will create something beautiful together with your very talented daughter!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes!
I've never seen this before. I think my oldest daughter would enjoy this too. I have never even heard of a yo-yo.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely centerpiece. The yo-you can be turned into doors and toys as well. The following websites will take you to two idea pages.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.mangoandpassionfruit.com/2013/05/agatha-hippo.html#.VPyAQ4b3arW
http://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/2006/10/how-to-make-yo-yo-friend.html
Wow! You all have given so many ideas that we won't be looking for any new projects for a long time! Thanks so very much!
ReplyDeleteGina
One of my friends was given a baby sweater that had tiny yo-yo's added along the hem. A cute way to personalize a baby gift.
ReplyDeleteAlso I just stumbled upon this tonight and thought of your request. http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/02/fabric-yo-yos.html
Hi Gina,
ReplyDeleteNo suggestions on new projects, just a note to let your daughter know that I think she did an AWESOME job on her yo-yo table mat. It is beautiful.
Blessings,
Mrs.B
I actually thought in the first picture shared that she had made a throw pillow covering!!!! That looked good with the dark background, maybe for a pillow on a little girl's bed. :)
ReplyDeleteI was wondering where you can get a yo yo maker I think my granddaughter would love one thanks everyone. I love the project your daughter has made.
ReplyDeleteYou can buy it at many craft stores or Amazon. I have a link up there with the words Clover yo-yo maker if you want to click on it.
DeleteHope your granddaughter has fun with it.
Gina
These are really nice! I recently saw a tutorial on making these at home and figured they'd be a great "snow weather" craft for the children. Great post!
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