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Napkin Fold #6: Tailored Fold

Napkin folding photographs  ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. MortonThis is a neat fold that is simple to do and looks great on the table.

TAILORED NAPKIN FOLD
This compact fold is perfect for a luncheon.

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Napkin folding photographs  ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 1:
Lay the napkin out flat.


Napkin folding photographs  ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 2:
Fold the bottom half up so the fold is at the bottom.


Napkin folding photographs  ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 3:
Fold again, so the napkin is folded in quarters.


Napkin folding photographs  ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 4:
Take 2 of the 4 corners and fold them down at an angle.


Napkin folding photographs  ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 5:
Roll or fold them under to make a fold about 1-2" wide.


Napkin folding photographs  ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 6:
Fold the other 2 corners to the back, an inch or two above the first fold.


Napkin folding photographs  ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Finished Fold
Fold the pointed sides toward the back, forming the finished fold.


Napkin folding photographs  ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Filling the Pocket
Silverware can be inserted into the "pocket" if desired.


Tip: To make this fold more secure, turn the napkin over and insert the 2 back edges into each other. Iron to add additional crispness to the fold.

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