How to Make Cloth Napkins | A Shabby Fabrics Sewing Tutorial

[@lauraleeramirez7912]

Love the napkins and the simple way you folded them. I just bought 5 various sets to make a total of 20 seasonal napkins! Thank you so much!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That sounds like a fun plan! We're happy you enjoy this project. We're looking forward to seeing your project photos! 💖 -Michelle

[@Slivings911]

The black and red combination is gorgeous.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We thought so too! So lovely for Christmas decor! Thanks for watching. - Morgan

[@ellentharpe4631]

Hello I’m Ellen from Kentucky and your voice and calmness in teaching is awesome. I’m definitely going to be making these napkins as gifts. Thank you!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy that you enjoyed this tutorial and that it can help you! You will love this project and we appreciate your support and comment! - Abby

[@nancywalker1325]

Perfect, I needed a napkin pattern for a house warming gift!❤

[@ShabbyFabrics]

This project makes the perfect house warming gift! Happy that you love it and thanks for your comment! ❤️ - Abby

[@AnitaSouthall]

Saw your current shorts clip, never thought of using double layers

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We’re so glad this project inspires you! Thanks for watching. -Michelle

[@suechancy5797]

Excellent tutorial, thank you....I have been sewing for 60 years and only use cloth napkins...my granddaughters when they get married they always ask for cloth napkins and napkin rings for wedding gifts..I have just finished 7 legacy wedding gift boxes for my grands that are not married (Iam 77 years old and went ahead and made all of them cloth napkins for all 3seasons plus 4th of July with napkin rings, several reversible table runners and a set of my own personal candlesticks... just love leaving them this legacy to remember me by...

[@ShabbyFabrics]

What a wonderful treasure they will have! We're glad you enjoy this project tutorial and we hope you're around for your grands to enjoy their napkins ❤️ -Michelle

[@lindawest2290]

I love your videos. I’m a beginning sewer and I appreciate all the steps being shown and your patience of making the steps clear, even though it is probably such a simple task for you. 🙂

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Linda! Thank you for watching! Stay safe and have fun! ~Leah

[@Sir-IKON]

id love to see this same thing but with a fancy decorative top stitch around the border

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Great idea! - Morgan

[@virgorising7388]

This is a great idea and I think I could use it for my pillow cases with the soft sheeting fabric I have. That way I won't have to use two pillow cases for each pillow and they will be reversable. I'm going to try it. Thanks!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You are welcome! Happy that you love this project! That is a great idea and we appreciate your support! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@lindaanderson2162]

Love your videos. Napkins are my favorite to make.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're happy you enjoy them! Thank you very much for watching. -Michelle

[@aprilmarietta2185]

You explain everything excellently. You make it easy to make., that I want to do it.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're so glad you enjoyed this project! Thank you so much for commenting. -Michelle

[@lynnkeating377]

Great,simple concise instructions as always. Thank you so much❣️

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We appreciate your support and happy that you enjoy our tutorials! Thank you for your comment! ❤️ - Abby

[@lizzystitch4842]

LOVE making cloth napkins!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

They're so fun and so easy! Thank you so much for watching. - Morgan

[@lisagordon6355]

Such a gorgeous tutorial Thank you to the videographer, filmed perfectly .....Australia 🐨💟

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you Lisa! I will pass that on to the video team! ~Leah

[@LpoolDogLover]

Thank you Jen!! Ilove the cloth napkin tutorial. How fun and a great gift idea.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're glad you like it! Thanks for commenting! -Michelle

[@jollibernier321]

Easy peasy excellent teaching

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We’re happy you enjoyed this one! Thanks for watching. 🙂 -Michelle

[@lindagarner7905]

I always your projects and your sweet personality!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're happy you enjoyed this tutorial! Thank you for watching!! 💕 -Michelle

[@marialurdesmacedo1305]

Lovely napkins and all that you are doing for crhistmas.y. Love all Shabby works..My best wishes for all of you!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much! Best wishes to you as well! - Morgan

[@mek6315]

Thanks for the tutorial. I always pick up helpful tips from you. I love that fabric line.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You're so welcome! So glad you like the tutorial and learn something new. :) Let us know if there's a specific project you'd like to see. - Morgan

[@mek6315]

@@ShabbyFabrics I would love to see some more of your Christmas ornaments. I've made the ones you have done tutorials on and they turned out great.

[@judye7197]

I am in awe. This is my thing this week. Thank You,

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So excited you like it and you'll be trying the project too! Let us know how it goes! - Morgan

[@mlollar354]

Thank you for this video. I love all the videos you have made (well, all that I have watched, anyway). You have such a wonderful manner about you and you make every project fun. Thank you for the clear directions. Thanks to the camera operator also. Great close-ups! They really help!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're happy you like this great project! Thanks so much for commenting! -Michelle

[@lorettayoung7220]

It's so pretty, thank you!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're happy you enjoy this great project! -Michelle

[@mlm7598]

Love this, I have fall fabric I was wanting to do this with a couple years ago now I am for sure going to get into my stash and use this idea. It's exactly what I wanted and a more formal finish with the top stitch than the rolled him I could use. I just love the more tailored finish. Thank you Blessings

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Mary Lou! That sounds like a great idea! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie

[@helenweatherby1694]

Gorgeous!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you!! 🎄 ❄️ -Michelle

[@bettyking6923]

Great video. Clear and easy to follow.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We are happy you enjoy this project. Thanks for watching! 💖 -Michelle

[@colleenisaac6647]

Beautiful napkins and easy process!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you! So glad you like the video. Let us know how your project goes! - Morgan

[@RebelAlliance42]

I love the real time videos!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So glad you like these, and thank you so much for watching! Let us know if you want to see something specific! - Morgan

[@KittenBowl1]

Great gift idea and loved the detailed tutorial! Such a pretty fabric as well, perfect for the holiday season!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're glad you enjoy this delightful project! Thanks for watching!! ❄️✨❄️🎄 ❄️ -Michelle

[@Angel-yl1ck]

Hi, I just found you today and am bingeing on your videos. Greatly appreciated. I use the chop stick method too.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! We're so happy to have you. The chopstick method is one of the best. Let us know how your projects go! - Morgan

[@MsPrisca2010]

Beautiful and super easy!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're so glad to hear you like them! They are so easy and so fun! - Morgan

[@isseroi]

Wonderful ..... I liked your touch and your taste in colors Greetings from a newbie from Algeria

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for your kind words! Welcome to the Shabby family! We are so glad to have you! - Sophie

[@isseroi]

@@ShabbyFabrics thank you it is my pleasure

[@isseroi]

@@ShabbyFabrics I would like to meet you and exchange ideas

[@isseroi]

Where are you from

[@kathylewis6177]

Enjoyed your video! Thanks for i was looking for a double sided placemat and napkin set. You nailed it!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad it was helpful! Let us know how yours turn out! - Morgan

[@donnalee574]

I know it’s a bit time consuming, but I reinforce my corners so that the seams do not rip open when I push them out with my chopstick.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That's a great tip! Thank you for sharing that with us. It's so frustrating when you accidentally poke through a corner! - Morgan

[@ellenhofer3343]

Donna Lee a tiny dab of permanent fabric glue works, too

[@geririce4073]

Love this

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thanks! We're glad you enjoy it! -Michelle

[@elisabethclancy3949]

Thank you for sharing . I am enjoying your channel so much .

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for watching, we're so glad you're enjoying the channel! - Morgan

[@janjay3515]

Fantastic video!❤❤❤❤

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We are happy that you enjoyed this tutorial! Thank you for your comment! ❤️🥰 - Abby

[@lindamcneely]

a chrochet hook also works wonders for poking out those cornere.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Great advice! We appreciate it. Happy that you like this video and thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@marietteforget7804]

Hi and thanks a lot and happy new year! Health, wealth and happiness! 😎🌸

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hello! Thank you so much for watching! So glad you like it. Happy new year, and health, wealth, and happiness to you, too!

[@PiecesOfJenus]

Love it!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So glad to hear it! - Morgan

[@emtownsendx1]

Love the project I will be making some

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So glad you like it! Let us know how it goes. - Morgan

[@marietteforget7804]

Hi and thanks a lot for another great project and tutorial! What a nice table we can have and what a gorgeous gift ! 😎🌸

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for watching! We're so glad you like the project! This would make a lovely gift!! - Morgan

[@JenniferGoodTGL]

HI JENNIFER! I LOVE your tutorials! I'm currently doing Christmas Stocking tutorials on my channel and I'm always looking to try a new DIY project! Thanks for sharing!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That sounds like so much fun! Thank you so much for watching! - Morgan

[@Marymade]

I got the coffee Place mat and Napkin set which I love, I did struggle a bit with the 1/8" seam around the napkins. Maybe just be me and a lack of skill though.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! We're glad you love them! Stay safe and happy sewing! ~Leah

[@kellyr4159]

Great tutorial, I think I’ll round my corners then there’s no poking! Use a 10D foot for your top stitching, it’s brilliant 😊

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Great suggestion!! Thanks for watching!! 💖 -Michelle

[@jenniferfarsh675]

I like to press the seam opening before turning out.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That's a good idea! We'll have to try that next time. - Morgan

[@tammydewey113]

i would love to be able to see the video on the placemat and coasters. could you please please please make it available

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Tammy- We do apologize for the inconvenience of being unable to view that video. The placemats and coasters pictured use a 2.5" strip roll. The technique is the same as shown in our Slice Rug video here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/free-downloads-and-video/77/how-to-make-a-slice-rug After your desired strips are sewn, just measure out the length/width you'd like, and trim the piece(s), then bind it. Hope that helps! 💖 -Michelle

[@tammydewey113]

@@ShabbyFabrics it does in a way but when the two strips meet in the middle how do you sew them together and if they're not meeting in the middle then your binding three sides of it correct

[@ShabbyFabrics]

@@tammydewey113 Hi Tammy, I don't quite understand your question. Can you please clarify, or give us the video timestamp as a point of reference to your question? There are no strips are meeting in the middle. They're all parallel to each other with raw edges on the left and right ends, and finished edged on the top and bottom. The left and right sides are then bound following the same method in the slice rug video. Hope this makes sense! 💖 -Michelle

[@tammydewey113]

@@ShabbyFabrics Thank you so much Michelle for responding back to my comments I appreciate that. I will try and email the support group and address it to you if that's okay

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That is a perfect solution, Tammy! Here's a shortcut to our Facebook group: bit.ly/3GtgaLd 💖 -Michelle

[@cosmicnomad8319]

I drape the napkin over a broom stick. It works well.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That's a great tip, thank you so much for sharing! - Morgan

[@Fairytale1293]

Go ahead

[@Nina-vk5sl]

What are the dimensions, and what type of fabrics can we use?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We use cotton fabrics, and you can make the napkins any size. Ours measure approximately 17½" x 17½". - Morgan

[@marnieanderson4257]

That look beautiful. How do they wash? Do they need ironing after coming out of the dryer?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

They are stunning! Happy that you love them! Wash on a gentle cycle, then you may want to iron them to reshape after you dry them. Thanks for your comment! - Abby

[@lilaashenbrenner1177]

I like to decrease my stitch size for about an inch on either side of the corner, very secure!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for sharing Lila! These cloth napkins are adorable! ~Leah

[@suedonnenwirth3269]

Jennifer, Thank you. Do you always sew with your walking foot on your machine?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Sue. We always use the dual feed system on the Bernina when we're piecing because it helps move the two layers of fabric evenly through the machine. - Morgan

[@maureenlewicki437]

Do you run a stich across the napkin so that the fabric doesn’t separate while using?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Maureen - You can if you'd like, but that has not been our experience. -Michelle

[@fredawade9115]

Check out Nancy Zeiman’s method of sewing corners to achieve perfectly pointed results.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you! We'll look into it! - Morgan

[@donnalindquist6154]

When you said you were using two different fabrics, it seemed that you meant the fabric itself. The red fabric looks like something other than cotton. I love that red fabric because its is so shinny. What is the name of that pattern?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Donna! Jen just meant that she used two designs from the same collection. That red fabric is from the Poinsettia & Pine Collection by Maywood Studio. It's Poinsettia & Pine 9126-R Elegant Scrolls by Maywood Studio. We're getting more of that fabric soon in case you're interested in getting some. It's also available in the FQ set of that collection. - Morgan

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Beautiful M

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@judygarner7246]

Wonderful tutorial! Do you wash your fabric before sewing with it? Thank you!

[@colleenisaac6647]

Judy Garner I think for napkins I would wash the fabric first. I don't normally wash fabric but for these, I would.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Judy! We don't typically wash fabric before sewing with it, because we haven't found it to make much of a difference, but you certainly can if you'd like. It won't hurt. - Morgan

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thanks for sharing that, Colleen! :) - Morgan

[@NovaCat2015]

If you were going to serge the edges to prevent fraying, would you do each layer prior to the first sew so that serged edge was inside? Or would you do it instead of or in addition to top stitching? (Or would you skip it entirely?)

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Great questions! We'd skip it entirely as the raw edges will be on the inside of the project. :) - Beth

[@traciebond24]

I’m definitely going to make those xx

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You're going to have so much fun! Let us know how your project goes! - Morgan

[@bonnieparsons557]

What is the name of the little iron used in this tutorial.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That looks like the Clover brand wedge/patchwork iron. Thanks for watching! 💖⁠ -Michelle

[@Robinedghill]

Do you wash your fabric before sewing?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hello! We do not recommend washing your fabrics before sewing as it can cause shrinkage which would then effect the measurements for your project! Let us know if you have any other questions! Stay safe and happy sewing! ~Leah

[@mary-lynnmcconnell5656]

Guess what I’m doing tomorrow 👍😍👍

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Woo!! We can't wait to hear how your project goes! - Morgan

[@susanshannon-graves6132]

Shabby fabrics jelly roll placemats

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We do have the Jelly Roll Placemats video! Did you get a chance to watch it? - Morgan

[@MariaAlice-wh8ng]

lindo mas as medidas

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Muito obrigado! Você pode encontrar as medidas de tecido para este projeto na página de download gratuito disponível aqui::www.shabbyfabrics.com/free-downloads-and-video/81/how-to-make-cloth-napkins -Michelle

[@eleonoreloundermon2372]

Too much talking

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for your feedback I will pass this on; however, we like to try and include as much information as possible to touch base on all points of each project. Happy Quilting! :) -Kyla