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View more of our videos. Visit the Forum. Join us over on the forum to discuss money-saving ideas and participate in monthly challenges. Below is my tried-and-true method for sewing cloth napkins. Ready to give napkin-making a go? What You Do: Determine how many napkins you want to make.
Sign up for my newsletter. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Related : How to make reversible fabric coasters. I think reusable cloth napkins are better than the paper ones if you are trying to save money long term. In spite of the larger initial expense, cloth napkins are certainly cheaper over time, as they last for many years. Each type has its own benefits. For example, linen and cotton fabrics are as beautiful as they are functional, soft and absorbent.
Cloth napkins can be made in various sizes, ranging from a small inch square napkin to a large inch square dinner napkin. The most common sizes for table napkins are 12 inches by 12 inches, 14 inches by 14 inches, 18 inches by 18 inches, and 22 inches by 22 inches. Keep in mind that the finished size may vary slightly. Above all, these simple napkins are so easy to make! This is an easy sewing project for beginners, as it requires only cutting fabric into squares and sewing in a straight line.
Cut your fabric squares 1 inch larger than your desired finished size. The presser foot has a spiral arm that guides the edge of the fabric under and holds it in place while the machine sews over it. To use this finish, place the right side of the fabric down, lift the edge and place it into the spirals of the presser foot. The first image shows the foot. The fourth image shows a good start and how the fabric rolls.
Hint: To make the fabric easier to feed through the foot, you can tie a little piece of thread on the corner of the napkin. See the second photo above. Use the string to help pull the fabric into the foot.
See the second and third photos above. By tugging gently you can help coax the fabric into the foot. Once the needle catches the fabric it gets easier. Then you only need to be sure the little edge of fabric continues to feed into the presser foot, see the fourth image above. Use the scraps to practice before you begin work on the napkins.
If you do not have a sewing machine,or serger but would like to make cloth napkins, press the edges under and hand stitch a hem. It will take longer but still be a beautiful edge. No matter how you finish the edges on your napkins, they can perfectly match your decor and cost you much less than the ones offered in stores.
There are many choices for colors and fabrics so you can even make special napkins from "novelty print" fabrics for special occasions like birthdays, your favorite holidays, or other themes. To save even more purchase your fabric when there is a sale, or use store coupons and purchase all fabric in one cut. Purchase enough fabric to make all of the pieces you need at the same time.
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