The table at an event is decorated not only with the help of original dishes. A beautiful accessory will be a napkin made of fabric textiles, especially if it is folded in an unusual shape. For official events, this product, made on a fabric base, is chosen.
Additional information! Napkins are not only practical, but also decorative. Even a simple tea party will turn into a celebration if the tablecloth and textiles are in contrasting colors.
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How to choose the right napkins
Before a special event, many people think about how to fold cloth napkins for table setting so that they look aesthetically pleasing.
The purchase and placement of this product is based on the following rules:
- In order for the napkin to fold beautifully, it is necessary to choose its parameters correctly. The optimal ones are large. They look original and can be easily transformed into an unusual figure.
- The color of the textile and tablecloth should match. The shades should be either identical or contrasting, and you should not forget about the interior features.
- Place on the plate, to the left of the cutlery. The fabric can be used to wrap cutlery, knives, forks and spoons.
- Paper products should also be present. They are used to wipe hands or lips after eating. Fabric is not suitable for wiping off grease, it lets it through the threads. This is fraught with the fact that it can end up on clothes.
- Before putting napkins on the festive table, they are washed and ironed. Only use the delicate washing mode. If there are stains, you can use a special product to remove difficult stains.
Important! Products made from mixed fabrics are washed at a temperature of forty degrees, cotton and linen - sixty, a boiling process is possible, colored linen - a maximum of forty.
We choose quality material
The fabric for napkins must be wear-resistant, light, airy, but at the same time have a high density. It must withstand several washes without losing its original appearance. Only three types of material meet these requirements.
- Cotton is the best option for everyday use. The material is not easily soiled, has a high density, and a long service life. After several washes, the color and shape remain unchanged. The price is affordable.
- Linen – even after ten washes, the shape retains its original appearance. The fabric is attractive, natural, and has an absorbent capacity. It is possible to starch and fold the material into any shape.
- Mixed fabrics are an adequate and reliable option. They contain natural and synthetic raw materials. The proportion of components may vary. Due to the combination, they have all the advantages of both types of raw materials. They do not shrink after washing and are wear-resistant.
We are looking for suitable sizes and shapes
The usual parameters for serving a tabletop are 40x40 centimeters. The product has a square shape. Although for some, rectangular pieces are preferable. The choice depends on the method by which the fabric textile will be folded.
Selecting a color
The color palette of napkins has a great influence on the final design of the holiday. Therefore, you need to try and choose the optimal color scheme. Green shades are associated with freshness, and it will also emphasize the beauty of other tones.
Plain textiles are ideal for a business lunch or a tea break. If the tablecloth is made in rich blue colors, then the tableware should be light or white.
Light textiles are harmonious in any version. When choosing bright colors, do not forget about the emotional state of the guests. Yellow and red will give a joyful mood, green and blue - a business mood.
Please note! White napkins and a colored tablecloth are the best option for quickly decorating a special event, receiving guests and treating them to culinary masterpieces. It is considered a classic and will always be appropriate.
How to Properly Fold Cloth Napkins for a Holiday Table
A modestly lying napkin will not delight anyone. But if it looks like a decoration, has an unusual shape, then admiring eyes cannot be avoided. There are many ways to beautifully and unusually fold a napkin for serving a festive table.
Diagonal sachet
Fold the product in four, bend the right layer five centimeters. Then do the manipulation again. Do the same with the second layer, bending the corner under the roller located diagonally. You will get a small roller with a diameter of up to two and a half centimeters. The material is bent at the top and bottom.
Heart
Form a triangle. Place the top and right corners on its top, then turn the figure over. Bend the part at the top down. Turn the bottom layer inside out to the right, then diagonally to the left. Remove the corners on both sides.
Rose
You will need two pieces of fabric: one for the bud, the other for the leaves. It is desirable that the colors of the napkins used are green and red. Fold one piece (green) in half to make a triangle, repeat this action twice. Place the resulting shape in the glass, but the leaves should slightly protrude beyond its edges. The second piece is folded into a rectangle. Bend the lower corner to its edge located at the top. Then fold in half. Wrap from one end. Tighter at first, then you can slightly loosen it. Place the resulting shape in the middle of the glass, where the leaves are already located.
Lily
The product is folded diagonally, in half. Combine both corners with the top of the resulting triangle. Fold in half again, bend the top point, which is located on top.
Bow shape
Regular or patterned textile will do. It should lie face down. Form a triangle out of it. Bend the ends of the figure fifty millimeters toward the center. Start wrapping the base until it takes on a rounded shape. Bend the right corner at an angle of 45% in the opposite direction. Do the same with the left one. Both sides intersect. Fold the top point with the resulting bottom corner. Thread a round object through the center to secure it. Pull out the ends.
Hare
Take a square of textile. Fold it in half. If there is a pattern, it should be on the outside. Repeat the process. Fold the corner on the left to the base and down. Do the same with the right one. Fold the left corner at the bottom up and to the center point. Do the same with the right one. You will get a rhombus. Fold the left corner to the center so that the left side at the bottom is on the center line. Repeat the manipulation with the right corner. Both sides should meet in the center of the rhombus. Now you should fold the top corner again to get a triangular figure. Tuck the right corner, located at the top, behind the central base using a fold. A pocket will be formed at the top. Place the left corner in the resulting pocket. Straighten the ears. Insert your finger into the hole located at the bottom to slightly widen it and give the figure stability.
Fan
Despite its simplicity, this option will not seem standard, especially if the fabric has a geometric image or bright monochromatic colors. For colorful products, this option will be inappropriate, since the charm will be lost in the folds. Each napkin must be folded diagonally across the square. The result is a symmetrical triangle. To get a double fan, you should arrange the napkin in the napkin holder in one direction, then in the other. For a single fan, place the products in only one direction.
Everest shape
Place the textile face down, give it a triangular shape. Fold the corners located at the top down and to the base, combine the side corners. They will act as a support. Fold along the axis in a vertical position. In the same position, place it on a support prepared in advance.
Leaf shape
Unfold the textile. Fold diagonally to create a triangular shape. Fold the left edge three centimeters. This will create a spine that needs to be connected to the triangular center. There should be folds in the middle. Continue moving from the right corner toward the middle to create folds. The end result is that both corners meet. Secure the bottom edge, from which the folds go in all directions, with a standard thread. Give the product the appearance of a leaf.
Southern Cross
Initial position – face down. Fold each corner in turn. Look at the center. Turn the square figure over and fold the corners again. The top one, located on the right, is pulled outward, then do the same with the rest.
Megaphone
Fold the material in half twice. The result is a narrow rectangle. The sides are folded down, the figure is turned away from itself with the outer side. Make cones from the ends. Connect them together.
Junk
Reminds of a boat and will delight children. They are advised to decorate children's events. First, make a fold on the right. The resulting triangle is folded in half again. The bottom half is folded diagonally, both corners - forward. Bend the protruding sides. Along the axis, fold the resulting figure longitudinally back.
Handbag
An ideal option for a ladies' banquet. The original form is in half and vertically, then fold it in half again from bottom to top. The corner on the top, located on the left, is bent to the base. But this manipulation is done only with the first two layers. Do the same process with the corner on the right, located on top. The result is a triangle. The right and left corners are bent to the central point, and the figure itself is down. Then the triangle must be bent to the one that was first.
Horizontal sachet
Suitable for unusual presentation. The scheme is to initially fold the product in half, the outer side is inside. Both corners, located at the top, are slightly bent down. You will get a fold in the center. The assembly is turned over, both sides are bent. In the middle they will touch. Do this manipulation one more time.
Now it is clear how to fold a napkin made of fabric beautifully. Thanks to this, even a standard dinner can be turned into a celebration. Guests will be delighted by the figures they see.
VIDEO: Setting the table with beautifully folded napkins.
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