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Home » Blog » DIY » How to Sew a Napkin

How to Sew a Napkin

Apr 15, 2018 · Modified: Jan 5, 2024 by Pam Dana · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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Come learn how to sew easy linen dinner napkins! This step by step tutorial will have you ready to tackle this project for way more affordable then you can buy them! This is a perfect tutorial for people of all sewing levels!

DIY Linen Dinner Napkins - this super easy tutorial will have you wanting to pick up some linen fabric asap to make a set of dinner napkins! From overthebigmoon.com!

Hey guys! Hope you had a fabulous weekend! Last Fall I finally got around to sewing myself some DIY Linen Dinner Napkins! I LOVE linen fabrics, specifically for dinner napkins. But, to buy them can be a little pricey. While I was at JoAnn’s last September they were having a sale on linen fabrics and so I bought a yard of 3 different colors and decided I could sew some myself!

You can spy some of my finished napkins in my Elegant Farmhouse Thanksgiving Tablescape and also in my Easy DIY Leather Napkin Rings posts! 

Linen Napkins don't have to cost a fortune! Come learn how to make a set or two for super affordable and in one afternoon! From overthebigmoon.com!

One of my favorite things about this project is that it only required straight sewing lines! I am no seamstress, but I do know how to work a sewing machine! haha! And, the style of these napkins are a little rough farmhouse, so even if you make a mistake, don’t stress! They mistakes will only add character!

HOW TO SEW EASY LINEN NAPKINS

Before I get into the step by steps, let’s talk about the size of the napkin! Honestly, you can cut them to whatever size you want! Standard linen napkins are 20″x20″ finished. So, you would cut your fabric to 21″x21″. But, I ended making my 16×20, because I wanted to get as many napkins out of my fabric that I could. So, take that into consideration when deciding your size. The instructions below are based upon what I sewed!

Supplies Needed:

  • Linen Fabric – you can buy it at a local crafting store, Amazon or Fabric.com
  • Fabric Scissors
  • Fabric Cutting Mat
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Sewing Machine 
  • Sewing Clips

Directions:

Wash and dry the linen fabric twice.

Cut the fabric into 17″x21″ pieces and give the each cut napkin a quick press.

Fold down one size of the napkin ½″ and press.

How to Sew Easy DIY Linen Napkins - the perfect beginning sewing project!! The napkins are so pretty too! From overthebigmoon.com!

Fold it over again and press again.

Use sewing clips or pins to hold down the fold.

How to Sew Easy DIY Linen Dinner Napkins - the perfect beginning sewing project!! The napkins are so pretty too! From overthebigmoon.com!

Do the same to the parallel side.

Sew along the two folded edges ¼″ from the inner edge. Make sure to back stitch as you start and finish the line.

Make your own dinner Linen Napkins - the perfect beginning sewing project!! The napkins are so pretty too! From overthebigmoon.com!

Do the same to the other two sides.

Learn how to sew linen napkins! This is a perfect beginning sewing project and only uses straight lines! Full tutorial! From overthebigmoon.com!

And viola! You’re done! Now just repeat that 7 or so more times to make a set! I made a set in gray, white and linen colored! The linen ones look so good in my napkin rings!

Tutorial for Easy DIY Linen Napkins - from overthebigmoon.com!

How to Sew Easy DIY Linen Dinner Napkins - the perfect beginning sewing project!! The napkins are so pretty too! From overthebigmoon.com!

Now that you’re feeling all prepped, it’s time to go tackle your own set! GOOD LUCK!

Looking for some other fun and easy sewing tutorials:

How to make Baby Soft Blocks

How to Sew Fabric Bookmarks

Turn a Bikini into a Tankini

DIY Pillowcase Trick or Treat Bags

 

Love this project? I’d love for you to pin the image below!

How to Sew Easy DIY Linen Dinner Napkins - step by step tutorial to help you feel confident to make your own set! From overthebigmoon.com!

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  1. TB Taylor

    July 31, 2019 at 10:20 am

    You omitted a step! You obviously folded 1/2″, but your photo is NOT 1/2 fold (the second one). Obviously 1″ fold.

    Reply
  2. Nicky

    July 16, 2019 at 9:16 am

    Hi Pam, they look fabulous however, the instructions do not mention how many yarn of linen was needed for 7 or so napkins? Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Carmen

    May 08, 2019 at 8:57 am

    Thank you for the excellent instructions, can’t wait to get started!

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      June 11, 2019 at 3:24 pm

      I hope they turned out amazing!! Thanks for the comment!

      Reply

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