Yo-Yo How-To

  Yo-yo How-To

Elegant southern styles are indeed fun to explore. From the complicated work of smocking to the simple task of making a yo-yo, you will find exemplified the ornate flair of beauty refined.

   What you will need:

• High-quality thread that harmonizes with fabric color
•   A needle of med. length and min. width
•   A pair of nippers or scissors
•   Fabric cut into 5 in. (diameter) circles* 

               *Note: Vary size of circle to increase or decrease size of yo-yo. I have seen it as small as 2 inches and as large as  14inches. 

Ready – Get set – Sew

Thread your needle, doubling the thread and knot the ends together. Insert needle approx. ¼ inch in from edge of fabric [as pictured (#1)]. Turn fabric edge over to create a lap (picture #2).  Begin sewing edge while letting fabric build on the needle [pictured (#3)]. When needle is full, pull through (picture #4) and tighten thread [also illustrated (#5)]. Repeat process until you have come full circle and are back at the beginning (otherwise known as the end). Pull the thread as tight as you can without breaking it (picture #7). Inset the needed in beginning pleats (#8) and tie as many knots as suits your fancy [pictured (#9)]. End by cutting the thread near the yo-yo (#10) and spreading it out in the desired form.