9 Minute Cloth Napkins Tutorial

[@MrsKramper]

Far and away the BEST tutorial for mitered napkins!!! The stitches holding the corners in place while you fold and press is brilliant :)

[@dorothymccurdy9936]

I have been sewing for years and have never seen such an easy method to miter corners. Most persons make it so complicated. Thank you so much for enlightening us.

[@gingercakesews]

Glad it was helpful! I love this method too. What a time saver!

[@dorothycrawford1729]

I have sewn many cloth napkins, but have to say I love your method! So much better than other tutorials. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@gennyf2339]

This is the best tutorial for mitered corners and I have used it for several years! I recently lost track of this video and so watched a number of others. None were as straight forward or easy. Thankfully I found it again! :)

[@mybuttsadragon9721]

I am with you on this. I crashed and burned with the many other vids I followed but this one really works for me (newbie). I did go with the the 1.5" marked corners instead of the 1" as recommended by @tracystoutbehunin9303 as it made it much easier to finish. Great vid and great recommendations. Now on to the napkin projects that have been piling up. So fun!

[@sharonbrookshire878]

I've been sewing 60+ years but hadn't seen mitered corners like you did the napkins. That is really neat. Thank you for this great video, Ginger.

[@kupton52]

I totally agree....great method for mitered corners....but I've only been sewing 50 years.... :)

[@tracystoutbehunin9303]

Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful method. It is he best I’ve seen!! I just tried this and there a couple tidbits that might be helpful to a beginner. 1-First of all, use very small stitches on the corners as they can come apart easily. 2-When turning the corners also work at spreading them apart to create a flat surface. 3-this was difficult setting the corner marks at 1” (this does not equate to a 1” fold, but smaller). I marked corners at 1.5” and it was sooo much easier to get perfect corners and manipulate the folds. Perhaps it’s cuz I’m rusty but maybe this helps with other newbies.

[@evabazan1966]

Tracy Stout Behunin thx for this advice. Worked so much better. They were not mitering correctly 😍

[@Denise-w8m]

I need to make 18 napkins for Christmas. These will be perfect ❤

[@marybeth6755]

This is a wonderful tutorial. Thank you for posting it. I just made 6 napkins and this is the best technique I have seen.

[@needlenude]

I've looked at three different methods for making cloth napkins and this one is the best for sure! I used your video to make Christmas napkins for my dad that turned out really nice. Thank you so much!

[@paddlercamper]

Super! As a person new to sewing, napkins are a great start--we have always used them. I tried many video techniques but your corners came out wonderfully! Thanks for posting this!

[@smilingwoman1947]

LOVE your technique for ensuring great mitered corners! Thank you!

[@kathleenstanley8356]

Finally, a simple, straightforward way to make mitered corners. This novice sewer had trouble machine-stitching such a short little seam at the corners so I just hand-stitched that. Came out fine.

[@ul3142]

I like your teaching style. It is a pleasure to watch, actually very relaxing. I also like that your sewing room is not "Pintrest" perfect and sooo normal, yet warm and personal.

[@knittabitta]

This is the best napkin tutorial I have seen. Easy peasy.

[@karenbochinski]

Thanks so much for this technique of making napkins.

[@gailaugustine5246]

This is the easiest mitered corner I have seen! Thanks!

[@kathleenf8196]

Your instructions are the best. My napkins turn out so nice with this method. Thanks so much..

[@marieearthangel]

Thank you! Oh my gosh, I had just finished ironing 2.5 hours 1/4" folds (and that was only half the sides) for 12 napkins and the corners were looking terrible from instructions from a web page. Your corners are so beautiful. I picked up a skill from you that I'll use for the rest of my life. Thanks from Northern California.

[@jesskehoe]

Unbelievable! Thank you, this is the easiest and nicest one I have seen!

[@nataliesyracuse3364]

This is amazing and awesome. Thank you so much for sharing! I made 8 napkins in an hour and half, and also used this technique on a set of color blocked linen hand towels. I have a lot of cloth napkins, and I need more, but hours of measuring and folding isn't my idea of fun. Now all I can think about is sewing through my exorbitant stash for holiday gifts!

[@nataliesyracuse3364]

OH! You can use a quilting ruler that has 45degrees marked, i found that quicker than lining it up on my cutting mat. And I didn't pin, but I did mark the 1/4 point on the line so I knew where to stop/start sewing.

[@seemarajderkar3019]

Very clear,easy method to stitch a napkin with perfect mitered corners.Thanks madam.Great tutorial for beginners !!

[@944gemma]

This is a really great napkin tutorial. Easy to see. Easy to learn. Very Well Done. Thank you so much.

[@louisewilliams1205]

Thank you so much for sharing this technique. I'm fairly new to sewing and have just used this method to make some baby muslin squares for my nieces baby shower 💕💫

[@Slivings911]

Great! I love your easy method for mitred corners. There are quite a few methods out there but yours seems the least fiddly while still being precise. Thank you!

[@gg110888]

Excellent! I wanted a video on making cloth napkins and yours was the first one I watched, I love it, thanks. 😊

[@christineadams6414]

Thank you, Virginia. I am excited to use some of my extra fabric to make some cloth napkins. We have family every Sunday, for dinner, so having these napkins will be nice.

[@knitknack2285]

This is so awesome! I just bought the fabric today to make my mom your easy does it apron, now I can make her matching napkins for Mother’s Day!

[@TippyMueller]

I think I had sheets like those you used in your napkins. Great to recycle these fabrics. I really loved your sewn mitered corners, too. Great video. Thanks.

[@SBL1932]

What a great project. Thank you for making it easy

[@beekind466]

Glad I stuck around... Thank you for such a clear, concise lesson. It's simple...love that!

[@magistra137]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I am literally going to get up out of my chair, go to my sewing room, and make some napkins that I have been wanting to make for ages. I will, of course, bring my iPad with me so I have access to your tutorial but it was so clear and well done, I might not have to look at it again! I mean, you have really taken something that has perplexed and intimidated me and made it look super easy and understandable. I feel kind of embarrassed now that I was so timid but that's okay, I'm not anymore! I really do so appreciate that you took the time to share and teach your knowledge!Beth

[@LauraMFoleyDesign]

Thank you very much for sharing this tip. I was struggling with the hem roller foot I have, and I seemed to be wasting a lot of fabric by making hems that were too big. This is really the Goldilocks method of making napkins!

[@angieallen4884]

Love the corner method; will be using this for sure! Thanks for sharing!

[@khatoonbi2680]

Really very neat and easy to follow. Thank you for the video

[@samanthatansley]

This method is much quicker than ironing the sides as step one! Thank you!

[@quratulainalam7107]

Thank you after a very long time i learn how to make perfect corners

[@zacharysummerlin3383]

Looks super simple! Thanks so much for sharing! Can't wait to try it out!

[@ivorputnam5958]

Thanks for this tutorial. Its really simple and easy to follow.

[@havendallaire5988]

Thank you!! Ill be making these for Christmas gifts 😁

[@OneWayDesigns]

Your fabric choice is beautiful!! I'll be going to the fabric store today to purchase some material as I have a wedding coming up next week. Thank you so very much!!

[@MissCriss56]

Very good technique! Everything looks professional and makes our work easier.

[@benita2066]

Clear and simple instructions. Thank you. Lovely😊

[@gingercakesews]

Thanks so much!

[@vickiboschman790]

Definitely going to try this technique for Christmas gifts. Thank you

[@joannedobbin510]

Thankyou for a fantastic tutorial on how to make your own napkins! I have looked EVERYWHERE for an easy tutorial and yours is the best! Thankyou! I can't wait to make my own :)

[@margiehogan539]

Many thanks! That is a great way to make napkins. So easy and quick.

[@MomAsol]

this is easy fun project thank you so much, I like that idea of sewing one inch corner.

[@zueraibrahim6346]

Tq so much for sharing an awesome tutorial. Very2 useful. Really loved your sewn mitered corners.

[@gingercakesews]

thank you Zuera!

[@bspaniel46]

Love the mitered corner method. One suggestion: Use a darker thread while sewing, so the camera can pick up the sewn corners easier.

[@mariekairys3214]

I love that hint for the mitered corners!

[@cindiedeasey1352]

Great technique for the corners! Thank you so much!

[@rkatika9]

What a great tutorial, it's a terrific gift idea for birthdays and Christmas. Thank you for taking the time and making the video! Looking forward to more in the future.

[@TanyaDBryant]

Thank you so much for explaining the process in such a simple way. I finally got it!

[@susank6492]

Thanks for the tutorial. I can't wait to try it.

[@sharondial2380]

How easy is that!! I love it! Thanks soooo much for sharing!!

[@srode1977]

That's awesome. I wish I would've seen this months ago when I wanted to make napkins like this. The tutorial I used had many more steps and it was difficult to get the mitered corners I wanted. Now I want to make a ton of napkins :)

[@gingercakesews]

Sarah Gross yes- my first big batch I made the traditional way too, now I make them so much faster! Glad you found my trick :)

[@Fedeleness]

Thank you! Thank you! Tried two other methods, no luck, this worked like a charm!

[@leeannlawrence3185]

Enjoyed your tutorial.

[@susanhouser3676]

Very good tutorial. I’m getting ready to make myself some cloth napkins too. Thank you!🙂❤️

[@brendajohn-matisa4761]

You make things I thought impossible so easy... thank you!

[@gingercakesews]

Thank you Brenda :)

[@janicenelson311]

Thank You for this technique. It is so easy and brings such beautiful results!!

[@dianetraver14]

Thank you for your ideas and clear instructions for your sewing ideas! I love that you enjoy your projects as well! Thanks for giving (sharing) your talents : ) lady di : )

[@claudiaforrest6669]

Great help for making napkins!

[@katesleath2207]

Great video for a beginner like me Thank you and I will definitely check out more of your videos :-)

[@alixanderiashay4049]

Thank you 🙏🏼 I love your tutorials

[@debbiethornton3254]

Love this idea for the napkins! Thank you! Can't wait to try this one out!

[@kayrichardson6040]

Nice trick I'd never seen before on those corners! I do agree, though, a few more close-ups would be helpful. Thank you!

[@sandynovak2194]

Great tutorial! Yes, please use a darker thread for the camera to pick up and closer pictures of corner technique would help us to absorb the process. Never saw it done like that before. Otherwise very good.

[@mrslagar10]

Thank you for this! I love your videos, I also love your book. I'm still learning to sew but you have helped me a lot.

[@sandisullivan5164]

Megnolia Kiss K

[@tabithaluster]

Amazing and informational video, thanks so much! I thought it was great! I'm gonna try it out ASAP!

[@fredaweigand3276]

Thank you that's a great method of doing corners.

[@gladys1230]

Thank you for your information it is very helpful

[@alyondp1]

8:22 EARTHQUAKE! ! LOL that was cool. I really like your tutorial. .. thank you for your help

[@theresamorgan1033]

They are very stylish.... I make them too.... We use in our home for yrs.... Saves on the landfills!.....

[@lorettayoung7220]

I love them, thank you!

[@kikasnook2472]

Your method definitely the best. Thank you!

[@suebean3873]

Beautiful napkins. Thank you!

[@paulamcnabb7940]

Mine turned out great!

[@carolcotter9416]

You are a genius! I am so inspired and now want to make napkins and placemats for gifts. Show me more....

[@helendouma6211]

What a great video, no bulky fabric in the corners.

[@8megabyte]

Thank you so much for a perfect lesson on making those darn corners look neat and straight. I usually do simple napkins with my serger, but wanted to whip out some quick napkins with my regular machine and could not figure out the corners.

[@kaylynnsartjournal9883]

Love your work I have the book. It has been very helpful on pricing my work. Thank you for sharing :)

[@charlinerobichaud7918]

Thank you so much for the tutorial I just tried it ,so easy.

[@brahms1545]

I've watched several tutorials and I like your method best. I think it's easier to do the corners first. Thanks for sharing!

[@MrsKuhn.2]

Thanks for tip! quick and easy

[@pjdowell2]

Thanks for the easy, quick miter corner tip

[@arzinaalani]

Great information and video. Thank you for sharing.

[@cherinehill4736]

Simple easy ..thanks Linsday

[@melindatijerina3433]

Hi Virginia came across this tutorial and just love how easy you make seem , getting ready for a craft show gave me Idea for gift giving thanks again

[@tessiejewel]

Well the 9 minute napkins took me 5 hours ( for 8 napkins) . But I think I did finally get the hang of it. Lol. I liked the method.

[@kellerconley7736]

Cool fabric! You make this technique look really easy. I made a couple linen hand towels doing this. :) I also love your mint green shirt!

[@kerranky]

thank you, I plan to do some ready for Christmas with my daughter.

[@loves2spin2]

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!

[@kusumkumra1565]

Thanku for mitered corners like u did d napkins

[@BlueEyedDemonWoman]

I have those sheets!!!....hhh bought them to make rag rugs but these napkins are cute, might use them for this!!!

[@GardenYourHeartOut]

That was so awesome! Thank you! I wanted to save money and the planet by producing less waste and this will definitely help. :-)

[@millicentpitter3725]

Cool. Will try.

[@connieferrell4432]

I love your manner of making the mitered corner. Those of us, me, with aging eye sight find your ironing board very confusing and hard to see. It’s probably just me. I’m in the aging mode.

[@carolewarren2725]

Thank you, This has been a great help.

[@sandynovak2194]

Easy tutorial! Enjoy seeing techniques and things that truly work. Thank you. I do have a couple minor suggestions: for the video using darker thread so the camera can pick it up for us to see easier and closer shots of the folding/sewing/cutting. (Maybe just having the darker thread would help; I'm not sure. ) Thank you again as I have never seen that technique. Very interesting. (Could be used for backing a quilt. Sure would make it easier when not adding extra bias to it - great possibilities using your technique) 👋👋😀

[@roxannevangelder]

Very nice

[@MaryteRutkauskas]

❤️ your tutorials!!!