How to Fold Napkins into Silverware Pouches
Who cares where the dessert fork goes? Make these cute silverware pouches and you can tuck everything into the napkins!
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You Will Need
- A cloth napkin
- An iron
- Starch
Steps
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Step 1
Starch the napkin
Iron the napkin with starch.
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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.
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Step 3
Roll down layers
Roll the top-most layer of napkin diagonally down until it reaches the center of the napkin, and crease.
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Step 4
Repeat
Repeat with the next two layers, rolling them down until they meet the previous roll.
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Iron the creases for sharper edges.
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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.
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Step 6
Insert utensils
Turn the napkin over again and insert utensils into the pouch.
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In ancient Rome, the main purpose of the napkin was to blot one's brow during meals eaten in the hot sun.
