+55 Incredible Ideas and How to Fold Tutorial

The fabric napkin is a decorative adornment used to compose the table set for important events, such as weddings, Christmas dinner and birthdays. Its most traditional version is the white fabric napkin, however, you can increase the decoration through the printed, colored fabrics and even in the way of placing it on the dining table.

Thinking about it, today’s tips are for those who are organizing a party and need to decorate the complete table with beautiful, personalized fabric napkins that match the theme of the environment. Check out a tutorial on how to make fabric napkins and even tips on how to fold in a beautiful and functional way. Get inspired!

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How to make fabric napkin

The fabric napkin is made in a simple and quick way. Just cut the fabric to the measurements of 45cmx45cm and do the simple finishing on the sewing machine. However, if you want a personalized fabric napkin, you can add a more special detail to the end of the fabric, such as a lace, colored patchwork or embroidery.

Today, we will teach you how to make double-sided fabric napkins, which can be made with two colored or printed fabrics – you choose! The simple kitchen table gains a special charm with these harmonic mixtures.

Check out the list of materials to learn how to make double-sided fabric napkins:

• Fabrics with different colors and prints;
• Sewing thread matching materials;
• Fabric scissors;
• Measuring tape;
• Pins;
• Hand needle;
• Sewing machine;
• Clothes iron;
• Chalk and pencil for sewing;

How to Make Fabric Napkins: Step by Step

1. Cut the two fabrics to size: 45cm x 45cm;
2. Position the fabrics with the right side facing each other (the printed part) and secure with pins;
3. Sew around the fabric, but leave 5cm of opening;
4. Turn the piece to the right;
5. Position the opening into the piece and iron it over the top to make it straight and with a perfect finish;
6. Make invisible stitches in the opening with the aid of a hand needle and sewing thread;
7. Finish with a finish around the piece with the stitching of the sewing machine;

How to fold fabric napkins for events

When choosing the decoration of an event, it is very common to have to go through the phase of choosing which way the fabric napkin will be folded in the decoration. After all, there are infinite ways and each person has their preferences.

Therefore, we have selected two simple steps for you to learn how to fold fabric napkins and organize a beautiful event table.

Fabric napkin with ring: Learn how to fold!

This is the simplest and most practical way to fold fabric napkins, especially for wedding fabric napkins. His charm is due to the ring, better known as a fabric napkin holder, which can be made with artificial flowers, shiny stones and even rustic materials, just match the decoration of the table.

1. Open the fabric on a flat surface;
2. Take the center of the cloth and lift the piece;
3. Arrange the folds that will naturally form;
4. Pass the napkin ring at the end of the triangle;
5. Adjust the tips to leave on top of the dish in a charming and beautiful way;

How to Fold Fabric Napkins: Cutlery Bag

The very name of this fabric napkin already says about the model. It is made for you to place the cutlery next to the napkin and ensure that the table set is much more organized. However, you can also use the opening to place other items, such as the party menu. Just get the right measurements from your personalized fabric napkin before and after having it done.

1. Place the open napkin face up;
2. Fold in half and then fold again to form a smaller square;
3. With the side folded down, take half and find up to the top;
4. Turn the two sides of the fold down, leaving only a rectangle; Ready!

Make a custom fabric napkin for your party

The fabric napkin can be customized according to your event. Whether through the colors, a crochet nozzle or the ring for fabric napkins, which is widely used for wedding parties or family dinners.

In this inspiration, the highlight is the white napkin ring made with artificial plants. The colors and style of this fabric napkin ring are reminiscent of Christmas. It’s simple, but it makes all the difference during supper!

At weddings, the bride and groom usually make a wedding napkin with the bride’s embroidery or other detail on the napkin holder that refers to the couple’s union. And as wedding lunches and dinners are known for their exuberant decor, it is even more important to choose the fabric napkin for your wedding, even if it is a simple party with a dinner set.

Tips for choosing the fabric napkin holder

As we said, the fabric napkin holder is the one that gives the decoration an extra charm. But you need to know what is the best option for your table, so that the style, colors and details match the type of event you are offering.

In the case of more traditional parties, it is worth investing in the white fabric napkin, which matches everything, and adding a more striking napkin holder, with stones and flowers.

But if your decor has a modern and distinctive feel, invest in colorful fabric napkins and use your creativity to decorate it. You can even have fruits matching the other details, if you want! You can see in the example below how beautiful it looks!

Use colors that are within the party’s color palette. If it’s a very colorful party, you don’t have to dare too much in these details, so do something more neutral, which goes great. The important thing is to create a perfect balance between details.

Check out our fabric napkin gallery for inspiration