{"id":5501,"date":"2024-04-23T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/?p=5501"},"modified":"2024-04-23T18:09:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T22:09:17","slug":"how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-with-a-mitered-corner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-with-a-mitered-corner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sew Cloth Napkins with a Mitered Corner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-mn.jpg\" alt=\"title image\" class=\"wp-image-5497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-mn.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-mn-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-mn-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-mn-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I made a set of <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uIb-sffoKGk\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uIb-sffoKGk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cloth linen napkins in 2012<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We used them every day and washed them every week. The linen became softer, the color mellowed evenly and so I never thought I would have to make cloth napkins again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until Atlas joined our family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlas is our new Rottweiler pup. He\u2019s a wonderful dog; intelligent, and snuggly but also mischievous.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being large, he can and will slyly remove a napkin from your lap and proceed to eat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-26-1024x592.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-26-1024x592.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-26-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-26-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-26-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-26-1536x888.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-26.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to make some new napkins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although I loved the linen, this time I decided to use printed quilting cotton. They may not last as long and they might fade unevenly, but cotton is easier to work with (not as slippery as linen when cutting and pressing) and I like the idea of a colorful mismatched but coordinating set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-26-1024x635.jpg\" alt=\"a set of cloth napkins each a different pattern\" class=\"wp-image-5495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-26-1024x635.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-26-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-26-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-26-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-26-1536x952.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-26.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As much as I wanted this project to be quick and done I mitered all the corners. It\u2019s an extra step but not a hard step and it makes the napkins look a little less &#8220;home-made&#8221; &#8211; It\u2019s those tiny details, that add up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can watch how I mitered the corners and made the napkins in this video Or read on and follow the pictured steps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Sew Fabric Napkins with Mitered Corners | The Daily Sew\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0AoiYZV5kog?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-21-1024x596.jpg\" alt=\"the supplies you need\" class=\"wp-image-5490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-21-1024x596.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-21-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-21-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-21-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-21-1536x895.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-21.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supplies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>This section may contain affiliate links to items and tools that I bought, use and&nbsp; recommend. You can buy them from anywhere but if you buy through the link (and Amazon) I receive a tiny percent back from that mega-retailer to help support this channel. Just letting you know \ud83d\ude09<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fabric<\/strong> washed, dried and ironed flat before you cut (Since napkins will be washed you want to prewash the fabric before you cut or sew)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How much fabric you need depends on the size you want to make and how many you want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You could purchase yardage, use your stash, or buy fat quarters at the quilt shop. I used a combination of fat quarters and fabrics from my stash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I suggest cotton or linen for absorbency and durability. Something that can be washed and dried weekly, is soft enough to rub on your face, and you can live with for years to come.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prints are typically printed on white cloth, therefore napkins made from prints will have and obvious front and back side. Fabrics made with dyed yarns like solid linens, solid cottons, and most ginghams look the same on the front and the back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aGz6oT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iron<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; For this project you might use an iron more than a sewing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A ruler or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3w0c7WW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pressing guide<\/a><\/strong>. You can make a pressing guide with cardstock or thin cardboard. Draw a guideline on it with permanent ink (I use a fine-tip Sharpie)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the usual; <strong>pins, scissors, thread, and sewing machine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-20.jpg\" alt=\"determine the size you need to cut\" class=\"wp-image-5489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-20.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-20-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-20-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-23-1024x659.jpg\" alt=\"sample of a wide and narrow seam allowance\" class=\"wp-image-5492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-23-1024x659.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-23-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-23-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-23-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-23-1536x989.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-23.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The napkin on the left had a 1&#8243; seam allowance added to each side making the finished (and visible) hem 1\/2&#8243; wide. The napkin on the right had a 1\/2&#8243; seam allowance added making the finished hem 1\/4&#8243; wide.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Determine Your Size and Cut Your Fabric&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add 1\u201d to the width and to the height of your desired finished size for a \u00bd\u201d seam allowance on the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(17\u201d x 17\u201d is a nice dinner size, 9\u201d x 9\u201d is great for a lunch box, 7\u201d x 7\u201d is nice for parties)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-1-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"straighten the edge\" class=\"wp-image-5480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-1-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-1-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-1-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-1-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If using fat quarters, trim the cut side opposite the selvedge so it is straight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-2-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"straighten the top edge \" class=\"wp-image-5481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-2-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-2-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-2-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-2-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lift the lower corner of the trimmed side up and over to meet the top edge of the fabric so the fabric makes a 45-degree folded edge. Trim the edges to be straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-3-1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"line up the quilting ruler to get a 45-degree angle\" class=\"wp-image-5482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-3-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-3-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-3-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-3-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-3-1536x947.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a quilting ruler lay the 45-degree line on the fold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-4-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"trim the excess off\" class=\"wp-image-5483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-4-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-4-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-4-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-4-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-4-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-4.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Trim off the extra width and straighten the last edge with one cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The napkins may not be all the same size if you cut the napkins this way. Some FQs will need more or less trimmed off to get the edges straight. But the final napkins will be close enough in size.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a project you can measure precisely if you want. (I went as far as pulling threads when I cut the linen napkins to be certain everything was on grain) But you can also be a little loose, or a lot loose.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-5-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"fold up the seam allowance\" class=\"wp-image-5484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-5-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-5-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-5-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-5-1536x1155.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-5-760x570.jpg 760w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-5.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fold the Edges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a pressing guide or a ruler, measure up your seam allowance on each edge and press. Press again to get a strong crease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-6-1024x637.jpg\" alt=\"second fold\" class=\"wp-image-5485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-6-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-6-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-6-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-6-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-6-1536x955.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-6.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfold and place the raw cut edge to meet the crease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-7-1024x637.jpg\" alt=\"second fold\" class=\"wp-image-5486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-7-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-7-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-7-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-7-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-7-1536x955.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-7.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Refold on the crease to encase the raw edge. Press. Do this for all four edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-8-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"bulky corner\" class=\"wp-image-5487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-8-1024x657.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-8-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-8-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-8-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-8-1536x985.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-8.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You could, right here, take this napkin to the sewing machine and sew down the edges. However, the corners are a little bulky and I find that when the machine\u2019s presser foot and needle encounter bulk, they don\u2019t like it. They squish and push the narrow seam allowance out of their neat fold leaving a wonky corner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, instead of cursing and spending extra time at your sewing machine now, let\u2019s take that time, miter the corners, and breezily sew them in a little bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-25-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-25-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-25-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-25-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-25-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-25-1536x929.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-25.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Miter a Corner (shown with paper first)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-9-1024x505.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-9-1024x505.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-9-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-9-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-9-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-9-1536x758.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-9.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold up your seam allowance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-10-1024x505.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-10-1024x505.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-10-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-10-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-10-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-10-1536x758.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-10.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold up the raw edge to meet the crease of the first fold<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-11-1024x505.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-11-1024x505.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-11-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-11-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-11-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-11-1536x758.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-11.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Un fold. Trim off the tip of the corner. Cut from the crease of the first fold on one edge across to the crease of the first fold on the other edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-12-1024x505.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-12-1024x505.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-12-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-12-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-12-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-12-1536x758.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-12.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold trimmed tip over, across the point where the creases from the first folds cross each other<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-13-1024x505.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-13-1024x505.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-13-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-13-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-13-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-13-1536x758.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-13.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Refold the sides in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miter the Napkin&#8217;s Corners <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-14-1024x725.jpg\" alt=\"fold over the trimmed corner\" class=\"wp-image-5488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-14-1024x725.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-14-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-14-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-14-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-14-1536x1087.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-14.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Trim off the tip of the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-15-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-15-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-15-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-15-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-15-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-15-760x570.jpg 760w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-15.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These corners can be fiddly to fold in fabric, especially if using a narrow seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-16-1024x746.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-16-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-16-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-16-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-16-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-16-1536x1120.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-16.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Refold if needed and pin them in place before you move on to the next corner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sew the Napkin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-22-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-22-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-22-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-22-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-22-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-22-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-22.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After all the corners are folded, sew the edges down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could use a straight stitch and sew close to the inner folded edge to be sure to catch all the layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you could use a wide zig-zag stitch and sew more in the middle of the folded seam allowance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-24-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-24-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-24-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-24-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-24-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-24-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2004-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-24.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it. Sewing napkins is easy and rewarding because you will use these daily, for years. A set of cloth napkins would also make a nice housewarming or hostess gift. Just keep them away from Atlas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-col-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-col-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-col-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-col-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-col-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-col-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024-4-tds-bg-how-to-sew-cloth-napkins-col-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I made a set of cloth linen napkins in 2012. We used them every day and washed them every week. The linen became softer, the color mellowed evenly and so I never thought I would have to make cloth napkins again. Until Atlas joined our family. Atlas is our new Rottweiler pup. 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