Making Linen Napkins

And the linen fabric i ve used makes the napkins only better after several washes.

Making linen napkins.

What is the best material for making cloth napkins. Ours are of the smaller dinner napkin size. Synthetic fibers like polyester make ironing easier but it s very hard to remove stains from poly and poly blends and napkins will definitely get stains. For this project i purchased 100 linen from the fabric store.

Each type has its own benefits. Decide on napkin size. We chose to make 8 even though our new table only seats 6. How to make a tote bag out of upcycled neckties.

An easy project for beginners. Then measure and cut out as many as you need from your cotton fabric. You can sew your very own diy cloth napkins in this simple sewing project for beginners. Or maybe you just want a pattern or style of cloth napkin that you haven t been able to find anywhere.

You don t need to be a seamstress to make these. I have a wonderful solution for you. You get to pick the fabric color style size etc. Cheap easy and super stylish.

For more casual napkins check out your local quilt shop for some great cotton holiday prints. I ordered 2 yards of fabric so there is some left over if i want to make a few more. This handy satchel was made using about a dozen neckties that were purchased at a thrift store. For example linen and cotton fabrics are as beautiful as they are.

I ended up with nine napkins which was a little over 1 5 yards of fabric. Clean hem and iron. 100 cotton and 100 linen are very good choices for this sewing project but you can also opt for blended fabrics like linen cotton cotton polyester linen polyester or linen polyester cotton. But if you find such a thin cotton in a beautiful print which you really want to make into a napkin you can make a reversible one so that you have double layers to your napkin.

How to make linen napkins. I can only sew straight lines so it s a very easy sewing project. Making your own linen napkins is easier than you think. This particular fabric was a little over 10 yard.

This will make the fabric last longer. Silk is beautiful and though it is high maintenance it can elevate. It is a very easy project that can be pulled off in an afternoon the only skills required are cutting fabric into squares and sewing in straight lines and seven months later my heart still skips a beat when i consider my pile of colorful napkins. I suggest using linen perfect for a more formal table cotton or a blend of the two.

Snip stray threads and trim any excess.