Cloth Dinner Napkins
10-12-2009, 07:06 AM
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I have a friend that makes cloth dinner napkins that are rightside out on both sides...if that makes sense. She wont give out her patterns or recipes for that matter. Does anyone have napkin patterns they could share?
10-12-2009, 07:50 AM
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Are her napkins two layers or just one layer? I have some solid-colored Kona cotton that looks exactly the same on each side; I think that would work well for the fabric.
Linen is traditional for napkins, I think.
Linen is traditional for napkins, I think.
10-12-2009, 07:55 AM
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I don't know if this is what you mean. Mine are:
2 - 18" squares - or as large as you want your napkins, (can be the same fabric or two different ones)
Sew right sides together (1/4" seam) leaving enough of an opening to turn right side out. Top stitch, including closing up the opening for turning. Viola!
I won't comment on someone not sharing......
2 - 18" squares - or as large as you want your napkins, (can be the same fabric or two different ones)
Sew right sides together (1/4" seam) leaving enough of an opening to turn right side out. Top stitch, including closing up the opening for turning. Viola!
I won't comment on someone not sharing......
10-12-2009, 08:01 AM
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What a stingy "friend!" LOL! Here's a tutorial I found for you: http://wendolonia.com/blog/2008/08/0...kins-tutorial/ It's the same concept as patty48's idea, but with pictures. I like pictures!
10-12-2009, 08:06 AM
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I used to make a lot of napkins. I always mitered the corners....I found a web-site that shows how I make them....easier than me trying to explain...lol
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/04/2...cloth-napkins/
hope this helps
I too will not comment on a "friend" who won't share a pattern!
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/04/2...cloth-napkins/
hope this helps
I too will not comment on a "friend" who won't share a pattern!
10-12-2009, 08:36 AM
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Thanks for the great ideas. I'd like to make some dinner napkins for the holidays. I think they'll also make a good gift. My "friend" is somewhat stingy...I don't get it really. I love to share things. Now there are a few recipes that I keep to myself...old family type things but when it comes to sewing I love to share. Plus I learn a lot from other people. :) :) :)
PS: now seeing the patterns I feel stupid...it's as easy as I thought it would be. I don't do well without a pattern or directions. Give me a pattern or a recipe than I can do just about anything!
PS: now seeing the patterns I feel stupid...it's as easy as I thought it would be. I don't do well without a pattern or directions. Give me a pattern or a recipe than I can do just about anything!
10-12-2009, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Tabby1957
I used to make a lot of napkins. I always mitered the corners....I found a web-site that shows how I make them....easier than me trying to explain...lol
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/04/2...cloth-napkins/
hope this helps
I too will not comment on a "friend" who won't share a pattern!
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/04/2...cloth-napkins/
hope this helps
I too will not comment on a "friend" who won't share a pattern!
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