A couple of months ago I got a Crate and Barrel catalog in the mail that featured some batik cloth napkins. Adorable! I love batik, but they came as a multi-color set that didn't match my kitchen, and I hate spending that much on napkins.
This inspired me to make some for myself.
I think batik is a great look for summer and I liked the spontaneity of C&B's multi-color set, I just didn't like the colors (especially the orange and yellow). I picked two complimentary prints and went to town making napkins.
Of the store-bought napkins that I have, some are made with a plain, turned under hem, and some have mitered corners. I like the ones with mitered corners better, they look a little more polished.
This tutorial on mitered corners is a good one. A 22 in. square of fabric makes one 20 in. napkin and a 44 in. length of fabric will make a set of 4 napkins.
Dana, Cool looking napkins! I was delighted to read your history about learning to sew. You really started at a young age. I had no idea what rhymed with eight until I saw the note written off to the side. Duh, now I get it! Keep on creating. You're amazing!
ReplyDeletelove, Aunt Dena