- Holding the needle thread, pull the thread to gather the circle.
- Tuck the turned edge into the center, keeping the right side of the fabric out as you gather the circle.
- Gather until you have an almost closed circle.
- Use the gathering thread and the knot-tail to knot the thread multiple times.
- Trim the threads close to the knots.
- Finger press the yo-yo flat with the "hole" in the center.
- Join yo-yos together in any desired pattern.
How to Sew a Basic Fabric Yo-Yo
By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide
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