How to Make Fabric Yo-Yo's

I discovered an almost king size “yo yo” circle quilt at the thrift store a few months ago. It was $6.00. At first I thought WOW! All those hours of work and fabrics with history….but I don’t need it. As I was checking out I stopped and ran back to get it. I couldn’t ignore how precious it was. So now it graces the back of my couch. It’s missing about ten “yo yos” but I plan to add them and submit it to our fair here in Hamilton MT just for everyone to appreciate. I’m thankful for your tutorial as now I understand how to finish this very heavy but beautiful quilt.💕

Very easy to understand! Others would lead you to believe you have to buy special equipment to make these.

My Nana used to make us dolls out of these❤ love it

I made a yo to quit last year. I used button thread in one color. You can find it in your local Walmart. I don't remember how many yo yos I made but it was over two hundred. Beginning measurement of my circle was 6 inches. When I put them together, I laid yo yos across the top of my bed to figure out how many across and I did the same for the length. Be sure to add for hanging took er the sides and length. To sewthem together take two to yos and hold them back to back and sew several stitches (in one place) in the top. Add another to yo the same way at the bottom. Do this until your row is the length you want. Do this until you have enough rows you need. To sew the rows together put the back one row to the back of another and sew them together using the same method. Before I did this, I laid all of the rows on my bed and sorted them because I used random colors and didn't want two of the same color together. Making yo yos is something you can do in the evening while watching TV. Have fun with it!

Added tip for beginners: Make fairly long running stitches around the perimeter. The yo-yo will gather up more nicely than when using short running stitches. In fact, if short running stitches are used, the fabric might not even meet in the center of the yo-yo when it is gathered.

Thank you so much for such a fabulous tutorial. I remember my mother had made these when I was a young girl. I can’t wait to make them now🌸.

Nice clear directions! Thank-you! 😃

I center a circle (1/2” smaller in diameter than the yoyo fabric) made of paper or other material that can take the heat of an iron. Then fold and press the 1/4” all the way around. You then have that pressed fold to follow when stitching.

Yo-yo's are so whimsical. I love them. Thank you for sharing. 🍁

I love to make yo-yo animals but invested in yo yo makers and they come out beautifully! I travel with them and keep a zip lock bag of fabric ready to go..great way to pass time ...anywhere!Thanks so much for your great tutorials!

I saw a large quilt made entirely of Yo-Yo's, it was beautiful. Thanks for this tutorial.

thank you so much for this tutorial. I was going to purchase plastic yo-yo makers, but really I don't need it after watching this. hugs.

Stitch 2 yoyo flat sides together, lace between outer edges. Add 2 buttons with shanks, and a lace collar. Add hanging loop for hanging on your Christmas tree. 😁

Thank you Laura. I love your tutorials, you are such a great teacher!

The fabric yo yo is a great idea! A person could add a stem to them and make flower arrangements.

Interesting technique to create a knot; thanks for sharing!

I always appreciate your videos. I love your nail polish. It’s so pretty.

I remember my grandmother teaching me to make these in the 1960's

Thank you, perfect tutorial

Thank you! I have always wanted to learn the traditional method. Why waste money on one of those yo yo makers. It is already so easy to make and people have been doing this for years!