How to Make Cloth Napkins

7.18 2011

These napkins are so easy to make.

Supplies needed:

Fabric

Cutting supplies

Pins

Hot iron

Sewing machine

Start by cutting squares out of your fabric. For 11.5 inch finished napkins, I started with a 14 inch square.

Then iron your sides to sew. Begin by ironing a 1/4 inch down on each side.

Then tuck your corners in.

Including the tucked in corner, iron all sides down 1/2 inch.

Pin your corners.

Sew down your ironed edges. Stitch as close to the edge as you can.

There you are, a nice stack of dinner napkins for your next party.

Jordan :

great tutorial! My sister made these as her first project when learning how to sew. I love them because I don't use paper towels or paper napkins anymore. She used patterned fabric so they're much cuter than paper napkins anyway.
Jaime Mormann Richardson :

Ooh! I love you. I've been wanting to know how to make these forever. I think I'll go out and buy a ton of fat quarters on Monday. You're the best.

Thanks!!

sophistimom
Sarah :

these are really nice to have on hand. you inspired me! also, just saw these on martha, same idea- but use old mens shirts! great repurpose. http://www.marthastewart.com/286892/napkin-crafts?xsc=eml_crd_2011_07_27&lpgStart=1&currentslide=14&currentChapter=1#/268217
elenareviews :

So easy to make! I need some new ones for my next birthday party of my little daughter in September. Thanks.