Quick Tip: Napkin Sewing

Part 1: Make a Pattern and Cut Our Fabric

1. Decide what size napkin you would like to make- add ¾” for each hem (1.5”/side)- draft and cut pattern.

Ex. I want my napkins at 18” I will make a pattern for 19.5”x19.5”

1. Place pattern on top of 2 layers of fabric (this will cut 2 napkins at a time).
2. Pins should be inside pattern (we will not cut our pins). Make sure you catch both layers of fabric.
3. Cut around outside of paper on FABRIC ONLY.

Part 2: Sew our Napkins *If you have never sewn, Check out our Beginner Sewing Post

1. Iron opposite sides of fabric first. Double Fold your fabric with 1/4" fold Then iron the other two sides. Fold down twice.
2. Put fabric in machine, lining up the needle just inside the folded edge of fabric (inner fold, like how a hem is sewn).
3. Back stitch, stitch your first line. When you get to the corner pivot- put your needle DOWN, lift your presser foot up, turn the fabric, put the presser foot down, and continue. Repeat until back at start. Backstitch at end.

For Mitered Corners:

1. To make pattern add only ½” S/A to each side. Ex, 18” napkin is 19”x19” square.
2. Iron all 4 sides with one ½” turn. Unfold.
3. Right sides together, fold fabric diagonally in half. Keeping perpendicular, sew 1” from edge of point. Stop at ironed line.
4. Cut point off at 45°. Finger-press seam open.
5. Flip Right-Side-Out, fold ironed hem under and stitch around inside edge.

For Double Sided Napkins:

1. To make pattern add only ½” S/A to each side. Ex, 18” napkin is 19”x19” square.
2. Cut 1 main fabric and 1 contrast fabric for each napkin.
3. Place Main and Contrast fabrics RIGHT-sides-together (nice sides inside), pin for sewing.
4. Stitch napkins all around leaving a 3” gap in the center of one side (stitch all corners).
5. Cut the excess fabric off the corners, do NOT cut stitching.
6. Flip right side out, Iron Flat, tuck in fabric at opening, and stitch around the whole napkin.

Now Go and Practice!!
 If you have any questions about any projects please email me. 
For upcoming classes please check: BrooklynSewcial.com or http://www.meetup.com/Brooklyn-Sewcial-Beginner-Sewing-and-Sweet-Projects/

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