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Yo Yo Rosette

May 30, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

Transform a paper bag into a lovely gift package by adding a yo yo rosette and a gathered frill. This is a great way to use up small pieces of your favourite fabric and ribbon. By adding a brooch backing to your yo yo rosette, it can then be pinned to your favourite bag as a decoration.

Materials:

  • printed paper bag (10 x 6.5 inches)
  • fabric scraps
  • 2 small buttons (one small and one medium)
  • ribbons (2 ribbons each 7-8 inches in length)
  • brooch backing (optional)
  • double sided tape
Make a yo yo (using a clover yo yo maker – large) that measures approx 2 inches (45 mm) in diameter. Fold the ribbons in half and trim the ends. Hand stitch the ribbons to the back of the yo yo. Layer the buttons and stitch them to the centre of the yo yo. If desired stitch a brooch back to the back of the yo yo rosette.
Cut a fabric strip measuring 1 3/4 inch x 11 inches. Cut another strip measuring 1 x 11 inches. Centre the smaller strip in the middle of the wider strip with the right sides facing upwards. Sew a gathering thread along the centre, and then pull the thread to gather the strip until it measures 6.5 inches. Stitch it in place through the centre to the bottom part of the paper bag.
Seal the bag with double sided tape. Attach the yo yo rosette in place using the brooch backing or else use a piece of double sided tape.
Supplies: You can find printed paper bags and ribbon at Ribbons Galore.
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Comments

  1. Jill says

    May 30, 2012 at 12:13 am

    What a lovely pretty and simple idea for gift wrapping!! I especially like the ruffle idea to spruce up a plain bag!

    Reply
  2. Patchwork and Play says

    May 30, 2012 at 1:00 am

    The prettiest thing I’ve seen today!

    Reply
  3. Sabahnur says

    May 30, 2012 at 5:59 am

    fabrics and yoyo looks so lovely

    Reply
  4. Pam Fields says

    May 30, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    This is just adorable. I make yo-yo’s but never thought to use as a bow for a gift. Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  5. Terriaw says

    May 30, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    I love to transform things with a yo yo rosette. I’ve put a safety pin on the back and attached it to a patchwork bag as a gift for that extra touch. Great idea to use these rosettes on paper gift bags too. Your example is so adorable!

    Reply
  6. Annie says

    May 31, 2012 at 3:48 am

    What a fantastic idea – the tutorial is great – thanks Ladies 🙂

    Reply
  7. country vintage clutter says

    May 31, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    Fantastic idea!

    Reply
  8. noel says

    June 3, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    nice like a gift to offer to my mom, my sister or my anti. i would like to know if there is not another color apart from what i saw on the picture.

    Reply
  9. Annabellouise says

    June 16, 2012 at 1:36 am

    That is very pretty. A friend’s special birthday is coming up. I think this would be lovely on her present. At some time I must blog my own yoyo flowers as well. They consist of three layers. Maybe in the autumn.

    Reply

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