- Fold the napkin in half, making a rectangle by pulling the corners of the napkin down.
- Now that you have a rectangle, fold the napkin again by making a square. Take the top layer out of the four open layers and fold it diagonally on the opposite side.
- Now flip the napkin over, and fold them left to right. You will now have a little functional pocket in the corner to hold cutlery or dried flowers.
2.The Royal Ring Fold:
If you want to do something effortless and creative, the ring fold napkin is the perfect technique to impress the guests. It is easy and does not involve a lot of complicated processes. It barely takes two minutes. All you have to do is:
- Place the cloth napkins on a flat surface and lift it by pinching it. Once you get a hold of the top, slide in some decorative rings through the napkin.
- You can use different textured and colored rings according to your color palette.
- Fluff the napkins before you place them on the table for a more enhanced look.
If you like a little lotus-shaped napkin on top of the table, you can opt for this elegant fold, which can be achieved effortlessly.
3.The Crisp Bow-Tie Fold:
You will always get a lot of appreciation with a bow tie fold napkin. It is crisp, fancy, and suitable for almost all occasions. Folding your linen napkins this way will give your tables cape a crisp and neat decor.
- Take a square napkin and bring the open ends to the center.
- Now fold them sideways, which again makes a square. Flip the napkin with the flat surface on top.
- Now cinch the center part to make creases, slide a ring to the center and adjust the corners to make a bow tie shape. The bow tie fold looks neat on the plate, which gives out a more aesthetic look.
You can even iron the fabric for a more crisp look. These are perfect for bridal showers, kiddy parties, and even birthdays.
4.The Cone Fold:
This is another classic fold, which is easy yet elegant for parties. It is suitable to place on top of the plates, which looks clean and elegant. To achieve the classic cone fold napkin, follow these simple steps.
- The cone fold is neat and simple. It is simple yet elegant. All you have to do is make a triangle by folding the napkin diagonally.
- Roll up the bottom of the triangle to the upper corner tightly, which will give out the cone shape.
- Adjust accordingly and place it on the plate upright. Tuck the corners of the end into the cone to make it stand upright.
The cone fold displays the linen napkins with elegance, and your guests will be impressed. It looks professional yet casual enough for your house parties.
5.Cloverleaf fold:
A beautiful clover leaf napkin shape with your linen napkin adds an extravagant touch to your table setting. A clover leaf is a sign of luck and prosperity. This fold will be perfect for Christmas or St Patrick's Day. This is perfect when you want every detail to align with your event's theme. Follow these simple steps to make your tables cape look elegant.
- Take a square linen napkin and lay it flat in front of you.
- You have to pull the corners of the napkin to the center. You will now have a small square. Flip the napkin and fold the corners further.
- Now, you have to lift the folded corner from the bottom, which will give a leaf-like shape. Repeat the same step with the remaining corners.
- Adjust the edges to get the desired shape. Pinch the bottom leaf for a stem-shaped look, or skip this step if you like a four-leaf clover. Add a cute button on top.
6.The Fan Fold:
This is a very popular and widely used fold in most restaurants. This looks very dapper and professional as well. It looks classy and proper with minimal effort.
- Start with a square napkin and fold them sideways.
- Start pleating the napkin from the bottom and stop when you are halfway to the top.
- Now, fold the napkin in half so that half of the pleats are at the top and the rest face downside.
- The upper corner should be tucked inside the center of the creases, forming a triangle.
- Now, fan out the pleats and arrange them as a fan. Make it stand upright, and it's done.
Place the fan-shaped napkin on your plate for an aesthetic look. It is perfect for fancy restaurants and even wedding receptions.
You can easily master these techniques and make your table look all fancy for your dinner. With these simple folding techniques, you can impress your guests and host an eventful party. Arrange these folded napkins on top of the plate alongside cutlery, menu card, or any other items that add sophistication to the table. You can additionally match the color and shape of your napkin to the theme of the dinner party you are hosting. Adding these small details to your table adds to the party's ambiance and sets the right air for any event.
