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How to Make a Yo-Yo Handbag

comments (15) October 17th, 2008     

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Sister_Diane Diane Gilleland, contributor
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Yo-yos add such nice texture to this simple handbag silhouette.
You can mix a variety of colors and patterns in your yo-yos, or make them all from the same fabric.
The handbag is made of satin, which looks elegant peeking out between the cotton yo-yos.
Yo-yos add such nice texture to this simple handbag silhouette.

Yo-yos add such nice texture to this simple handbag silhouette.

Photo: Diane Gilleland
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With the chains of yo-yos lined up, use 5 or 6 whipstitches to join each pair together.


 A basic unit of yo-yos.

Here's a basic unit. Keep building on this until you have a panel of yo-yos for each piece of your handbag pattern. In this case, I've made two panels: one for the front and one for the back.

Then, sew your handbag according to your pattern instructions.


 The finished yo-yo panel should be close to the same size as the finished bag.

If your handbag has a rounded or gathered shape, you may need to adjust your yo-yo panels a bit. Case in point: My yo-yos fit this finished bag nicely—the finished panel is very close to the same size as the side of the bag, which means it will fit snugly over the bag.


 The top of this bag is gathered, which will require a little adjustment to the yo-yo panel.

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Comments (15)

happyquilter54 writes: i love the yo-yo purse toutorial & i printed it out so i would have it when i want to use it it is colorful ilove to give my friends hand made gifts too

Posted: 5:32 pm on December 1st
NancyWard writes: Wanted you to know I posted a link to this tutorial today.

Nancy Ward
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http://www.nancywardcrafts.com
Posted: 10:49 am on July 29th
Mork_the_Dork writes: Where can I find the yo-yo maker, In my spare yo-yo sewing time I've found them kind of difficult for a beginner sewer like me. I saw your bag in the quick stuff to sew honorable mentions, I immediately fell in love with it and have been practicing my yo-yo skills. If you have any tips on how to center my yo-yos, they always come out crooked or off center. I would really appreciate it!
Posted: 7:27 pm on October 31st
Tracy230 writes: After years of resistance, the pattern idea has made me a yo-yo fan. How cute! I'll be off now to buy a Clover
yo-yo maker.
Posted: 5:10 pm on November 5th
RubyKitty writes: Great autumnal colours in the yo-yo bag, and it's such a striking pattern.
Posted: 5:41 pm on November 4th
Jrsjewels writes: Oh, this is so cute! I love things made with yoyos, I must make this! Thanks for sharing!
Posted: 7:45 am on November 2nd
CynRed writes: I found a pillow in an antique store which is another "faster" project for this technique. I also appreciate the details given. I'd like to try this as a scarf.

I can't remember what a Bermuda bag is and I'm in my 50's. Can someone enlighten me?

Thanks,
Cyn
Posted: 10:06 am on October 31st
Embbev writes: This could also be used on the (does anyone remember) the Bermuda bags of long ago. I was recently going through some things in my craft room and found the pattern I used to make covers for mine.

Yes I still have my bag.
Posted: 6:37 am on October 31st
craft_luv26 writes: THIS POCKETBOOK IS AN GREAT IDEA FOR ME TO MAKE WITH ALL THE SCRAPS THT I HAVE IN MY CRAFT ROOM AND TO BE TRUEFUL I LOVE TO CARRY BAGS THAT NO ONE ELSE MAY HAVE THAT I HANG OUT WITH. AND IF TEY LIKE WELL HEY THAT JUST MIGHT BE THIER NEXT GIFT THEY RECIVE ON THE BIRTHDAY OR OTHER SPECIAL TIMES THANKS SO MUCH I LOVE IT!!!!!
Posted: 6:14 pm on October 25th
craft_luv26 writes: THIS POCKETBOOK IS AN GREAT IDEA FOR ME TO MAKE WITH ALL THE SCRAPS THT I HAVE IN MY CRAFT ROOM AND TO BE TRUEFUL I LOVE TO CARRY BAGS THAT NO ONE ELSE MAY HAVE THAT I HANG OUT WITH. AND IF TEY LIKE WELL HEY THAT JUST MIGHT BE THIER NEXT GIFT THEY RECIVE ON THE BIRTHDAY OR OTHER SPECIAL TIMES THANKS SO MUCH I LOVE IT!!!!!
Posted: 6:05 pm on October 25th
granmoppet writes: I am SO impresed with the detail and clear instruction for this project!

Posted: 2:12 pm on October 21st
croqzine writes: This is a great tutorial and the final result is smashing!!
Posted: 10:51 am on October 18th
susanstars writes: completely awesome, Diane!
Posted: 5:02 pm on October 17th
Jen_W writes: This is beyond cute. Thanks Diane, for such a clear and inspiring tutorial.
Posted: 2:59 pm on October 17th
SewQueen1 writes: I think this bag is so cute, it's different and I like different.
Posted: 1:40 pm on October 17th
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