Yo! Have you checked out these yo-yo fabric flowers? (Sorry, couldn’t resist the pun.) These little flowers have been around forever; you probably think of “grandma’s quilt” when you see one, don’t you? But just because the technique is old doesn’t mean it is not still very, very cool. Our grandmothers were whipping these up long before the term Boho was ever coined. Only today, these embellishments are not limited to quilts. They can be added to almost anything!
What do you need?
- fabric scraps
- scissors
- thread & needle
- pen or pencil
- paper
What do you do?
STEP 1 – Create a template
Grab something round (such as a saucer) and trace the shape onto a piece of paper. You can also use a compass.
Cut out the circle shape. That’s your template! My template measures approximately 8″ in diameter, as it will make a 4″ diameter finished flower.
step 2 – Cut a fabric circle
Trace around the template on the backside of your fabric; then cut it out.
step 3 – Stitch and gather the edges
Using a thread and needle, turn the outside edge of the fabric circle under and baste.
Once you have basted around the entire circumference, gently pull your thread, pulling the stitches together.
Adjust the fabric flower as neeeded to create an even little flower.
step 4 – Knot your thread
Once the flower is gathered tightly, knot your thread to secure it. You can then add a vintage button to the center for a finishing effect.
And that’s it! Lovely little yo-yo fabric flowers. Granny would be proud.
I love making yo-yos. I remember I had a clown made out of yo-yos that my grandma got for me when I was younger. Once again. . . you are really making me want to visit my sewing room. I bet my daughter would have fun making these with me, too.
Glad you are feeling inspired. I used to sew all the time as a teenager, and I wish I could that again, but Life has a way of keeping us so busy, doesn’t it?