Today I wanted to show you how to make your own napkins! I know there have been many times when I haven’t been able to find just the right color napkin to go with a particular tablescape, so I decided to try making my own and it’s really pretty easy! And, I wanted to show you how I created the bird’s nest napkin fold that was shared in my Spring tablescape. If you missed that post, you can see all the details HERE.

How to Make your Own Fabric Napkins
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Cut your fabric into a 22″ square. I like to use a template made from cardboard or mat board and then I trace around it on my pressed fabric. Once your fabric is cut, use your iron to press a 1/2 inch fold on all four sides of your fabric square.
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Now, open each second (1 inch) fold.
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Bird’s Nest Napkin Fold
Step 1.
Fold your napkin in half on the diagonal.
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Roll the folded napkin as shown.
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Repeat for the right side and place an egg in the center of your nest.
I hope you will give this a try and let me know how it goes!
Two nice, clear tutorials, Doreen! Thank you for sharing both. Pinning the mitered corner napkins to my Sewing board. : )
P.S. I wanted to email you but didn't see a contact email on your blog. Could you email me? I have a question. kpassarette(at)yahoo(dot)com.
What a darling place setting Doreen!
That is just the sweetest place setting–I love it!
Wonderful tutorial – on my to do list for today – absolutely gorgeous place setting
This is how I make my napkins and tablecloths. Thank you for reminding me of the pile of fabric that I have designated for that purpose! 🙂 Lucy
T his is t he cutest thing I've seen. What a creative idea, love it, pinned!!!
Cynthia
Doreen,
These are super cute! Love the idea you had here and thank you for sharing at my party. It's always nice to have you party with us at NTT.
Blessings,
Linda