Fabric Napkins
I’ve been wanting to make some new fabric napkins for us for awhile now and last night I got a fit of needing to sew something so napkins was simple easy and quick.
One for me.
One for her.
I used this initial alphabet ribbon (which is similar to the other japanese twill tape type tapes, so it’s a heavier weight ribbon that feels very durable). Now that we have are own I can keep track of whose was whose cause we all know you shouldn’t be sharing napkins. Heck no! The napkins I cut from more linen from Jo-Ann Fabrics to a size of 14″ square and then folded under the edges the smallest amount and stitched down.
I just cut it out the tape a little longer than I needed and folded the edges under and stitched it down in a square shape. So for the letter “S” I cut out the tape at a the R and T spot and folded under the edges. I love this tape.
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10 Comments Add your own
1. T | March 19th, 2008 at 8:16 am
These napkins are fabulous!! Can I just say, I love your blog?! Just found you and so happy I did. :)
2. Corinne | March 19th, 2008 at 9:01 am
These are wonderful…so simple…but so perfect!
3. mushroommeadows | March 19th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Sheer brilliance! What a fantastic way to use that ribbon. And the colors…oh boy! Lovely. :D
4. fletcher | March 19th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
these are so super cute!!!
5. erin | March 20th, 2008 at 6:46 am
Where did you get the “Alphabet Ribbon” from? I would love to purchase some. I love reading your blog by the way and I keep learning the most fun stuff! :)
6. sarah | March 20th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Hi Erin, thanks! The ribbon is from Reprodepot. If you click on the link above that says alphabet ribbon it will take you right to it.
7. Tsoniki | March 20th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
I love those! I can see making a bunch for my family. Too cool.
8. Paper Dolls for Boys (Tracey) | March 23rd, 2008 at 8:04 am
What a good idea to add the ribbon! We use cloth napkins and I can never remember whose is whose from week to week. We’re happy with the tip but the germs are angry you’ve foiled a good thing! :)
9. angeljoy | March 27th, 2008 at 3:23 am
that is a fantastic idea!
I came here by way of Vintage Pleasure….
10. emily | April 1st, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Great idea!
I'm curious about your two cents. You smart cookie!
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