Proper Cloth Napkin Size

Fancy birds fans and exotic flowers aren t necessary when a simple crisp fold will suffice.

Proper cloth napkin size.

Folding a cloth napkin properly doesn t have to be the mystery of the century. The most options for paper napkin sizes that you can buy wholesale. And the size is. Learn about our paper napkin sizing options for beverage cocktail luncheon dinner paper linen and dispenser napkins.

Remember that you will need to add seam allowance extra to the final size you want. Napkins at a formal meal should match the color of the tablecloth generally ivoy or white. Accurately measure square dimensions on your chosen fabric for making the cloth napkins. 22 x 22 dinner.

13 x 13 lunch. 20 x 20 dinner. Check out this post on hemstitching for the most preferred edge and hem finish for a cloth napkin my steps to making the cloth napkin. Proper formal napkin folding isn t about complicated designs but about a neat orderly presentation.

Napkin color and design. They should have a simple boarder and weave. At a smaller table a cloth napkin in the 16 inch or 18 inch size is sufficient to lay under the forks knives and spoons whereas a larger table provides ample space for a 20 inch 21 inch or even a 22 inch napkin folded to encase silverware. Cloth napkins are available in different sizes to accommodate the different sizes of tables they are laid upon.

Napkins of different color with patterns can be used to add interest ot the table setting. For a rolled hem finish you. Folded and unfolded dimensions available ply and embossing and number of printing panels for all napkin sizes. 6 x 6 cocktail to use folded in two 6 x 9 horde oeuvres.

Cocktails very small napkins 9 inches square 4 x 6 inches or 6 x 8 inches.