NAPKIN FOLDINGGROUP 6

ARIATE NICO; CAMACHO, KRIZHA; LIAMZON, KRIZZELE; PARAYNO, ALEXIS LEO; TENGCO, JOANNE KRISTINE

TAILORED NAPKIN FOLDThis compact fold is perfect for a luncheon.

Step 1:Lay the napkin out flat.

Step 2:Fold the bottom half up so the fold is at the bottom.

Step 3:Fold again, so the napkin is folded in quarters.

Step 4:Take 2 of the 4 corners and fold them down at an angle.

Step 5:Roll or fold them under to make a fold about 1-2" wide.

Step 6:Fold the other 2 corners to the back, an inch or two above the first fold.

Finished FoldFold the pointed sides toward the back, forming the finished fold.

SCARF NAPKIN FOLDSa casual, drapery fold.Tip: Use a napkin ring, ribbon, or raffia bow to secure this fold.

Step 1: Lay napkin flat and grasp center point.

Tip: Iron napkins flat first to avoid folded creases

Step 2:Holding the center, let the points fall into folds.Tip: Have napkin ring ready.

Step 3:Insert into napkin ring.POCKET NAPKIN FOLDLeave this fold plain, or embellish by filling the pocket with a flower.

Step 1:Lay the napkin out flat.

Step 2:Fold the left half over so the fold is at the left.

Step 3:Fold up the bottom edge about 4".

Step 4:Fold up again 4". This view shows the right side (where silverware will be inserted into the pocket. Now, turn the napkin over and fold in each side to the center. Insert one of the back edges inside of the other to secure the folds.

Finished FoldTurn to the right side and insert silverware into the "pocket".

STANDING FAN NAPKIN FOLDIf desired you can use starched napkins and iron the folds for sharper creases.

Step 1:Lay the napkin out flat.

Step 2:Fold the left half over so the fold is at the left.

Step 3:Begin accordion folding at the bottom. Make each pleat about 3/4"-1" wide.

Step 4:Pleat only about 2/3 of the napkin.

Step 5:Fold the right side in half, underneath.

Step 6:Fold the top left corner down at an angle. On the right side the edges should stick out about 1" past the fold of the napkin.

Step 7:Fold this 1" overlap under to secure the pleats and make the "stand".

Finished FoldLet go of the pleats and let the fan out. Adjust folds.

CUFFED ROLL NAPKIN FOLDThis napkin fold is simple and takes up little space on a holiday table.

Step 1:Lay the napkin out flat on the diagonal.

Step 2:Fold the bottom half up so the fold is at the bottom.

Step 3:At the bottom edge, fold under about 1-2", toward the back.

Step 4:At one side begin rolling the napkin.

Step 5:Continue rolling all the way across.

Step 6:At the back, secure the left point into the folded cuff.

Finished FoldTurn the napkin over for the finished fold.