Fan Fold
Step 1
Fold a large square napkin in half to create a rectangle.
Starting at the short end, fold the napkin into one-inch
accordion pleats, stopping about four inches from the
opposite end. Make sure the fold of the last pleat is at the
bottom edge and all the pleats are underneath.
Step 2
Fold the napkin in half lengthwise so half of the pleats are
now on top.
Step 3
Fold the upper left corner down and tuck it behind the
center pleat, forming a triangle.
Step 4
Release and let the pleats fan out. Adjust the folds and
back triangle as needed so the fan stands upright.
Final
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Napkin Bouquet
Step 1
Layer one napkin on top of the other so that each
corner is offset a bit.
Step 2
Grab the napkin in the center and pull up.
Step 3
With the edges pointing up, place napkins in a glass
and fluff.
Place Card Holder Fold
Step 1
Fold a square napkin into quarters to make a square.
Step 2
Place on a flat surface with the open corners facing
you. Fold up each open corner one at a time, placing
each corner about one inch from the previous one.
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Step 3
Fold up the bottom edge about an inch to make a fold to
hold the place card.
Step 4
Turn the napkin over and fold into thirds, tucking one
corner under the other to holdm
Step 5
Turn the napkin over and put the place card inside the
bottom fold. You can also use this spot to tuck in a
menu or note.
Cutlery Wraps
Step 1
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Place a set of cutlery diagonally on the napkin, leaving about a third of the napkin
showing at the bottom. Fold the bottom corner over the cutlery.
Step 2
Fold the left side of the napkin over the cutlery. Then
fold the other side over and tuck the edge under.
Step 3
Securely tie the bundle about halfway down with
ribbon or twine.
Letter Fold
Step 1
Start with a square napkin. Fold in half to form a large
triangle.
Step 2
Fold the bottom two corners together, having the
points overlap slightly in the center.
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Step 3
Fold in the edges again having the folds meet in the center. You can see the
envelope starting to come together.
Step 4
Fold up the bottom edge of the napkin to form a pocket.
Fill this pocket with a note or party favori.
Step 5
Fold the envelope flap over and “seal.
Napkin Ring
Step 1
Place a square cloth napkin wrong side up on a flat
surface. Fold in the two sides (effectively folding the
napkin into thirds) to make a rectangle.
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Step 2
Fold the upper left corner down to the center of the
rectangle’s lower edge.
Step 3
Fold the triangle you just made over so that it forms a
square.
Step 4
Turn the napkin over; roll two sides into the center to
make a tube. Turn the napkin over so the rolled edges
are underneath.
Step 5
Slip a napkin ring over the napkin. No napkin rings?
Use some ribbon and tie around the center.
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Flower Fold
Step 1
Open a napkin flat. Hold two adjacent corners and fold
the napkin in half with the corners slightly askew.
Step 2
Take the center of the fold and pull it through a napkin
ring.
Step 3
Fluff and add to your place settings.
Diagonal Fold
Step 1
Fold a napkin into quarters form a square with the open
corners facing you
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Step 2
Pick up the top open corner and make 1-1/2 inch folds
until you reach the center of the napkin.
Step 3
Take the next layer and repeat, stopping at the fold you
just made.
Step 4
After making these folds, very carefully flip over the
napkin and square it up to you on your worktop.
step 5
Then fold the napkin into thirds with the folds
forming a diagonal on the front. You can leave the
fold as is or slip cutlery into the folds.
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Pyramid Napkin Fold
This classy napkin folding technique is simple, fast,
and can be made easily with most napkins. If the
napkin being used is thin and flops easily then iron it
with light starch prior to folding and it will turn out
perfectly!
Step 1
Lay the napkin face down in front of you.
Step 2
Fold the napkin in half diagonally.
step 3
Rotate the napkin so the open end faces away from
you.
Step 4
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Fold the right end up to meet the far corner, ensuring the edge of this new fold lays
on the centerline as shown.
Step 5
Repeat the last step with the left side, folding the left
tip up to the far corner, creating a diamond shape
with a seam running down the center.
step 6
Turn the napkin over, keeping the open end facing
away from you.
Step 7
Fold the napkin in half by bringing the farthest point
of the diamond up and back to the nearest point.
Step 8
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Turn the napkin over again, this time keeping the open end facing towards you.
Step 9
Fold the napkin along the center seam and you have
a neat, sturdy pyramid. If your napkin won’t stand
neatly then you may need a little starch.
Three Point Fold
Step 1 Lay the napkin flat with the right (front)
side down.
Step 2 Fold the napkin in half diagonally with the
middle point of the triangle facing down.
Step 3 fold the right corner of the napkin over to the
left.
Step 4 Then, fold the right side of the napkin
towards the left until the desired "necktie shape" is
formed on the napkin.
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