How to Sew Napkins by Liana Allday

All levels | 20 min 21 sec

Introduction
Overview00:40

Materials
Materials01:09

Three Ways to Make Napkins
Fringed napkins07:45
Mock serger "farmhouse" napkins05:27
Mitered corner napkins05:20

Taught by Liana Allday

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In this class, Liana Allday shares three different ways to make and finish cloth napkins. Learn how to make playful fringed-edge napkins, faux rolled-hem farmhouse napkins, and classic mitered corner napkins. Whether you’re throwing an extravagant dinner party or making a batch to give as a gift, Liana shares how easy it is to select fabrics that will cater to your occasion. These napkins require minimal sewing, making them the perfect skill-building project for beginners.

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Here’s what you’ll need:

1 yard of 44” wide fabric will give you about four 16” dinner napkins or nine 10” cocktail napkins. Liana suggests using a machine-washable cotton or linen blend (for the fringed-edge napkin Liana uses a cotton-linen blend called a toweling fabric).
Cutting mat
Clear gridded ruler
Rotary cutter
Snips
Fabric shears
All-purpose thread (Liana uses a variety of colors that match her fabrics)
Pins and pincushion
Iron and ironing surface
Sewing machine

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Learn how to:

Fringe the edges of fabric by creating a stitch-line barrier and pulling the warp and weft threads
Make farmhouse napkins by sewing along the edge of your fabric with a wide zigzag stitch
Sew mitered corners and create a clean hemline finish for classic dinner napkins

What You'll Get:

Step-by-step expert instruction on how to make cloth napkins three different ways
3 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students