How To Fold Napkins Into Silverware Pouches

  • April 1, 2009
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Who cares where the dessert fork goes? Make these cute silverware pouches and you can tuck everything into the napkins!

You Will Need

  • A cloth napkin
  • An iron
  • Starch
How To Fold Napkins Into Silverware Pouches: Starch the napkin

Step 1: Starch the napkin

Iron the napkin with starch.

How To Fold Napkins Into Silverware Pouches: Fold into quarters

Step 2: Fold into quarters

Lay the napkin facedown. Fold it into quarters and position it so the four open flaps are at the top right.

How To Fold Napkins Into Silverware Pouches: Roll down layers

Step 3: Roll down layers

Roll the top-most layer of napkin diagonally down until it reaches the center of the napkin, and crease.

How To Fold Napkins Into Silverware Pouches: Repeat

Step 4: Repeat

Repeat with the next two layers, rolling them down until they meet the previous roll.

Iron the creases for sharper edges.

How To Fold Napkins Into Silverware Pouches: Flip it over

Step 5: Flip it over

Flip the napkin over so the closed side is on the right. Fold the closed side back about one-third of the way, and then fold the open side back on top of the first fold.

How To Fold Napkins Into Silverware Pouches: Insert utensils

Step 6: Insert utensils

Turn the napkin over again and insert utensils into the pouch.

In ancient Rome, the main purpose of the napkin was to blot one’s brow during meals eaten in the hot sun.

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