Well, I have decided that I love the look of sheer fabric
yo-yos, but I promised myself I would try not to obsess about them
anymore. Now that I know what they look
like in my desired fabric, I’m on to incorporating them into a new project.
I met with my Sewing Club students at the end of the week
and they were supposed to bring in something to sew their yo-yos onto from last
week, like a pillow case, or a canvas bag. Some of them did bring something in,
but, as I guessed, most of them did not.
Having taught for more years than I’d like to admit to, I know that Plan
B is a teacher’s best friend, therefore, I had fabric pieces ready. I put out a large, yet slightly jumbled, box
of embroidery floss and some embroidery hoops and needles.
I found a great way
for the girls to use the yo-yos while learning some simple embroidery stitches. I had them stitch the yo-yo to their desired
item and then I showed them a few embroidery stitches so they could add some
stitched accents to their yo-yos. This example I found on the internet used the yo-yos as flowers with a stem, but I
showed them how to do a split stitch and French knot instead of the stitches
shown, and the rest was up to them. They could do whatever they were
comfortable with. Only 2 of them
finished, a few left their masterpieces for next week and a couple took them
home to finish. I’m glad I picked the
stitches I did to show them, simply because they were very doable for their
skill level and for the short amount of time I have to meet with them.
That brings me to my next inspiration. After looking up some ideas I can do with
Sewing Club, I found this cute drawstring bag.
I actually tried it out by hand during a free period at school, partly
because I still had my sewing machines packed away, but mostly because I always
have to try things out immediately. I didn’t want to waste any time! I have to admit, the bag came out pretty
well, even by hand, and it was very easy to make. It was even something that my students, I
feel, would be able to handle at some point.
But I always have an ulterior motive to everything I make. Sewing Club seems to be my venue for testing
out projects for my shop on ArtFire.
Enter my obsession with those darn yo-yos! My vision is to try one of these bags in a
white or ivory satin type fabric and to add a yo-yo or two, maybe with embroidered
detail in white or ivory.
The weekend is here!
I have a few orders to fill first, but then it’s my time to play! I can’t wait to dig through the white and
ivory fabric stash I have been stockpiling.
It’s the perfect opportunity to try out that drawstring bag with
yo-yos.
Keep an eye on my shop.
You may spot my new latest obsession very shortly!
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