The basis of a festive table setting has always been beautifully folded napkins near the cutlery for each guest.
You can fold napkins in different ways; there are methods that are suitable for both fabric and paper napkins, and there are also unique patterns suitable for certain types of napkins.
We have collected the most beautiful, original and unique ideas on how to fold napkins for modern housewives in one article. Here you will find simple ways and diagrams of how to fold a napkin, video tutorials and a lot of fascinating photos of beautifully folded napkins.
A beautifully folded napkin is another way to surprise your guests and present your versatile skills. Therefore, any housewife should know how to beautifully fold napkins for table setting, especially since doing it is quite simple.
Don’t be lazy, take a couple of minutes to beautifully fold the napkins on the table, it will take a minimum of time and what an effect you will get. A beautiful table setting will immediately transform and become more festive. It might seem like a small thing, but the guests will appreciate it, believe me.
How to fold fabric napkins - the best ideas and methods
Recently, more and more housewives are choosing fabric napkins when setting the table. The simplest and most popular way to fold fabric napkins is to use special rings. By the way, you can make them yourself. Even a simple ribbon tied around a rolled napkin can serve as a substitute for a ring.
A similar method is often used in wedding settings, selecting napkin rings according to the theme and color scheme of the celebration, decorating the napkin rings with original decor and flowers.
In general, folding napkins according to the theme of the celebration is mega fashionable today. If it's a romantic dinner or Valentine's Day, beautifully folded napkins in the shape of a heart will be appropriate.
For a men's holiday or a man's birthday, napkins can be folded into a shirt. At New Year's table setting, beautiful Christmas tree napkins will support the festive mood.
Beautifully folded fabric napkins in the shape of a bunny and a rose look original and unusual, ideal for a festive dinner setting.
For simple ways to fold fabric napkins, watch the video, where you can clearly learn how to beautifully fold napkins on the table.
For more photos and diagrams of how to fold napkins, see the photo selection below. In the meantime, we will talk about the features of paper napkins and serving methods.
Napkins in the form of a candle
- Fold the napkin into a triangle, moving the edges inward just a little.
- To get the “candlestick” base, you need to roll the long part of the triangle (the hypotenuse) into a tube (a few centimeters is enough).
- Turn the workpiece over, holding the fold.
- The tube can be folded from different sides (this is not important).
- Fix a small corner of the paper napkin in the previous fold.
- Place the finished candle on a beautiful saucer and decorate the wick - bend the outer edge outward, twist the inner edge slightly.
Folding napkins is a very interesting and attractive activity. Beautifully crafted decor with your own hands will perfectly complement the table decoration, and make the feast an unforgettable event.
Beautifully folded paper napkins - ideas for holiday serving
Napkins should also match a beautifully decorated table. If the choice fell on paper napkins, we offer several interesting and beautiful ways to fold them.
Fan-folded napkins are one of the most popular ways to fold paper napkins, but you have to admit, it’s a little boring. I want something new, unusual and creative.
In order to beautifully fold a paper napkin, it is not necessary to learn the origami technique. Beautiful swans, lilies, voluminous stars from paper napkins are very easy to make. Want to learn? See diagrams on how to fold napkins and try it right now.
Other napkin folding patterns
Scheme "Lily"
- Fold the unfolded napkin into a triangle;
- Fold the corners of the base of the triangle together with its upper part;
- Fold the resulting quadrilateral on a horizontal axis. You will get a triangle again;
- The right and left corners are connected to each other at the back of the figure. The result is a three-dimensional composition;
- Pull the top corners in different directions.
- You can make another move and make a “train” of Lily.
- For this purpose, the rear side parts fold the top corner and turn the corners that were mentioned in the previous paragraph. This design will effectively decorate the holiday table.
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Scheme "Cradle"
- Fold the napkin in half twice;
- Fold the upper corners of the quadrangle symmetrically;
- Turn the napkin over and fold it into a bag shape;
- The cradle is ready.
Paper napkins according to the premium “French envelope” scheme
This cutlery decoration adds formality to the holiday table.
- Fold the napkin twice. The result should be a workpiece with an area 4 times smaller;
- From the upper right corner, peel back three layers;
- Return the layers in place, bending the corners;
- Place the right and left sides on top of each other;
- Turn over again and insert a fork, knife and spoon into the resulting pocket.
It's so easy and simple to create coziness from paper napkins. By following the recommendations, you can easily apply these patterns to your holiday table. But if you add something of your own to the basic methods, you will surprise your guests with fresh ideas and your imagination.
Five more simple and beautiful patterns for folding paper napkins for the holiday table are shown in the following video.
How to beautifully fold napkins into a napkin holder or glass - original ways
It is not necessary to set the festive table for every meal. But napkins should always be on the table. Therefore, the napkin holder will not be superfluous. Even if it’s a simple breakfast, a tea party or a get-together with girlfriends.
In a regular napkin holder, napkins are often folded with the corners in the shape of a fan. Fortunately, today you can find more interesting napkin stands, for example, in the form of a girl in which the napkins serve as a skirt.
If you don’t have a napkin holder, you can put the napkins in a deep salad bowl or vase, after twisting them into separate tubes. Plain paper napkins reminiscent of a rose flower are perfect for this.
In this case, it is better to decorate the composition with green branches, as can be seen in the photo. A similar composition of napkins is ideal for a buffet table.
Napkins are not only placed on a plate or near it; a folded napkin in a glass looks very beautiful. Here's a great option on how to fold a napkin into a glass in the shape of a rose with a step-by-step diagram.
