How to Fold Napkin Pockets

Napkin pockets add a pretty touch to any dinner table whether formal or casual. The pockets can be used to hold silverware, name cards, small gifts for a guest, flowers or just about anything. These napkin pockets are a fast and easy project to make for a wedding, bridal shower, anniversary dinner or any occasion. Read on to learn how to fold napkin pockets.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Napkins, any size or color
• Ribbons, optional

1. Open the napkin out flat on a table or flat surface.
2. Fold the left side over to meet the right side. The fold should be on the left side.
3. Fold up the bottom of the napkin 4 inches.
4. Fold the bottom up again another 4 inches. This forms the pocket.
5. Turn the napkin over so the right side is facing down.
6. Fold each side to the center.
7. Tuck one of the back edges inside the other to hold together.
8. Turn napkin right side up and you are now ready to fill the pocket with whatever you like.

Tips & Warnings

• Starching and ironing the napkins will help keep the shape of the pocket.
• Tie a ribbon around the middle of the pocket for an added touch and to help hold the pocket's shape.