How to Sew Simple Napkins
Making napkins is a fun, quick and easy project that is great for novice sewing students. You can make napkins out of new fabric for the holidays, or just use old unused dresses, T-shirts or dress shirts for a more funky and Earth-friendly vibe. Homemade napkins can really brighten up a table and show personality and allow you to make fun, versatile table settings during dinner parties or family gatherings. Pair them with a set of homemade placemats for a great event. Your friends will be impressed, but you'll know it only took a few minutes and a few yards of fabric.
Things You'll Need
- Pins Two yards of prewashed 45-inch wide fabric Sewing machine Thread Ruler Iron Scissors
Instructions
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Press and lay out your fabric on a table.
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Using your ruler, measure out a grid of six square napkins, 21-inches wide by 21-inches long.
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Cut out the six squares.
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Press up the edges of the square 1/2-inch. Trimming off any excess fabric on the corners.
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Press up the square's edges another 1/2-inch, again making sure to trim off the excess fabric.
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Pin down the hem you have created.
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Top stitch the fabric 1/4-inch away from the edge.
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Place your new napkins in a napkin holder!
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Tips & Warnings
This tutorial creates a 20 by 20 napkin, but feel free to adapt the sizes. Just make sure to add an inch all around for the hem. You can also jazz up your napkins by adding trim.
