Pocket Fold Napkin Folding Tutorial

A couple of weeks ago, I posted this summer tables setting for Tablescape Thursday. (You can see more pics of this tablescape here: Summertime Table Setting Tablescape with a Floral Centerpiece of Roses and Daisies.)

Summer Table Setting Tablescape with Floral Centerpiece of Roses and Daisies

Several folks expressed an interest in how this napkin fold is achieved. It’s soooo easy…you’re gonna love it. So, let’s get started. By the way, if you have a napkin with a monogram or decorative design in one corner, that works best for this type napkin fold.

Just follow the steps below…

This pic just shows it folded in half…

All done. 🙂

If you prefer, you can fold the back flaps down to create the point at the bottom of the napkin, instead of at the top. (See below.) This way does allow more space for the forks at the top but you can’t tuck them quite as far down into the napkin pocket. Either way looks great!

For more napkin folding ideas, click on “Tablescapes♦Napkin Folds♦Party Ideas ” at the top of this blog and scroll down a bit to where you’ll find previous tutorials.

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Comments

  1. FLOWERSHOPGURL says

    Hi Susan, Thank you for the gret tutorial on the napkin fold. I had forgotten how to fold a napkin that way! I hope you have a great weekend!
    Hugz,
    Kim

  2. Stunning table! Thanks for the tutorial. La

  3. Blondie's Journal says

    Very pretty, Susan!!

    xoxo
    Jane

  4. Very nice of you to show how to fold that napkin, Susan. Very clever! I would love to learn more folding techniques. Your photos explaining it are great, too. Thanks so much. That tablesetting was very, very beautiful. Susan

  5. Very nice, Susan. I love napkin folding and this is one I'll try.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

  6. Sharing Shadymont says

    Can't wait to try this.

  7. Susan, thanks for the directions on this lovely napkin fold. I'll definitely use this for one of our tables. ~ Sarah

  8. That's really neat and so simple. Thanks for the tutorial, Susan!…Christine

  9. Mid-Atlantic Martha says

    Oh thanks! Yes, I would love to see some new napkin tutorials — looking forward to trying this one!

  10. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry) says

    Hi Susan, I would love more lessons on napkin folding. I have some very old napkins from my husband's grandmother that will look wonderful in this fold! And I do love this tablescape. Hope you enjoy the ones I have been trying. I am having so much fun participating! Linda

  11. On Crooked Creek says

    Susan,
    You make this look obtainable. . .
    I'll give it a try in the morning.
    YES! I'd love to see more tutorials on napkin folding! Thank you so much for inspiring all of us in blogland to set lovely tables for our families!
    Fondly,
    Pat

  12. A Hint of Home says

    Beautiful tablesetting! Thanks so much for the tutorial. Always glad for more helpful tips.

  13. Hilary @ Sweet as June says

    I am saving this one for Thanksgiving! beautiful table.

  14. I LOVE those pierced chargers!

  15. Step inside my home says

    Susan, Thanks so much for the napkin tutorial. Your napkin and tablescape is gorgeous! Please bring is more napkin folds in the future. ~Susie

  16. How fun. I love that it is so simple. It would be a fun one to teach to my students.

  17. Love it!! I'm off to show my daughter. Thank you for sharing.

    Have a lovely weekend.

  18. Thank you!!! That IS easy! Now we need to learn MORE napkin folds, please:):) XO, Pinky PS, the wedding went GREAT! I ahve pics posted on FB.

  19. All of your tablesettings are beautiful!

    Can you show us how to display a folded napking in a glass?~Ames

  20. Oh my! This is fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your secret.

  21. Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says

    oh this is a great tutorial! thanks for sharing! now I need to find some pretty napkins with a corner design!

  22. Patricia Torres says

    Very pretty… I'm attempting this next thursday.. 🙂

  23. Thanks for sharing Susan.
    It's always nice to be shown hints and tips.

    Kelly

  24. Busy As Can Be says

    Oh my gosh…that is the beautiful table…where did you find the lace chargers? Thanks for the napkin tutorial! I love stopping by…

  25. I usually have trouble following directions for napkin folding–they usually seem more like origami 🙂 These are clear and concise! Thank you!

  26. Susan (Between Naps on the Porch) says

    Hi Busy as can be…those came from Neiman Marcus 3-4 years ago…

    Ames, I normally just shake out the napkin and then gather it together and poke it into the glass. If it doesn't quite look right, I just do it again. I don't really have a system. On one tablescape a while back, I had put the napkins away in a folded states and when I tucked them into the glasses the next time I used them, I just left them folded. I think that was the last 4th of July table I created. You can see it under the Tablescape Inspiration heading at the top.

  27. Hi Susan:
    That was fun, would be interested in seeing more.
    I used a napkin with an open pattern around the edge and an open criss cross pattern in the one corner. It looked so pretty. Thank you.
    Meg

  28. Gloria (The Little Red House with the White Porch) says

    The napkin looks so pretty and my favorite piece in that tablescape is still that centerpiece urn! Beautiful!
    Best,
    Gloria

  29. Dear Susan,
    I appreciate every napkin tutorial, because that is a nice way to change the look without costs. Your tables are always stunning.
    Greetings, Johanna

  30. Thank you for sharing this Susan…I always wanted to be able to fold napkins beautifully and will give this a try!
    Thank you too for such a graceful and inspiring blog too. It truely is beautiful.
    Warm South African Blessings.
    Shel

  31. Cindy (Applestone Cottage) says

    I would love to see more! Beautiful Susan, thanks for sharing.
    Cindy

  32. Do some more folds! I love napkin folds. What a fun post.

  33. ♥ Sonny ♥ says

    I have such a difficult time with napkins so this tutorial was very helpful. Thanks so much for taking the time to write this tut with photos, Susan..
    Its truly appreciated.

    Sonny

  34. So pretty, and your directions are clear enough that I think I can accomplish this fold! I have some round straw placemats that I love to use, but they are not large enough for all the silverware without looking crowded. I love having this little pocket for the forks! Thanks for sharing, and I'm sure more napkin tutorials would be appreciated.

  35. There is a teacher inside of you! What GREAT directions and pictures to go along. Thank you so much for this tutorial. You are one terrific lady to share all your ideas and knowledge.

    Mary
    From Virginia
    P.S. Your table really is just beautiful.

  36. Your pictorial napkin creation was so helpful! More, please! franki

  37. Madison Lane says

    Susan,
    Thanks so much for taking time to show the napkin tutorial. I did want to say that table setting is one of my all time favorites! It is just beautiful. But I am not surprised that you continue to come up with something wonderful.

  38. Thanks will use this trick.

  39. Well count me in as a student of napkin folding, I'd love some new ideas for the table.

  40. Thank you for taking the time to do the napkin folding tutorial – I have seen that done with napkins before and always wondered how it was done. I would love to see more like this – including any tips for pretty displays with napkins in napkin rings as I always end up doing the same old thing.

  41. Modern Country Style says

    I love that way of folding a napkin. And what an incredibly clear tutorial. Thank you.

    Sarah x

  42. Thanks for posting the tutorial! This was one of my fave table scapes too!! I would love to see more. The step by step photos were great too. Can't wait to learn a new one. This will be used for my Thanksgiving table. I just told the hubby that I need to find a book on napkin folding. Thank You!!!

  43. Thanks for posting the tutorial! This was one of my fave table scapes too!! I would love to see more. The step by step photos were great too. Can't wait to learn a new one. This will be used for my Thanksgiving table. I just told the hubby that I need to find a book on napkin folding. Thank You!!!

  44. Pansy Cottage Girl says

    lovely table, thank you for sharing. i cant wait for holiday entertaining.

  45. Sue (Someone's Mom) says

    Thank you! Still love that table setting.

  46. Thanks for the lesson, what a great way to fold a napkin! Where I come from we call napkins 'serviettes' and diapers 'napkins'. Has taken me a while to get the right terminology!
    Your table is exquisite! I love the colours.

  47. My all-time favorite of your tables! Thanks for the tutorial, Susan.

  48. I love it! I've tried to do that one before and I didn't have much success. Probably because I didn't have good directions (with pictures.) I haven't been on for awhile because I was having trouble getting the pictures to load and though I love your writing, without the pictures I just wasn't getting the whole benefit. Thankfully I figured out it was a modem problem so, YAY, I had no trouble tonigth. As for your question, I'd love to see more napkin folding techniques. I love making the table look pretty far more than I like actually making the meal.

  49. thanks for showing this.. I love how easy this one is..

  50. How fun was that!! Thank you for taking time to step us through it. Lovely linens!

  51. vignette design says

    Thanks for the tutorial. I am a klutz when it comes to folding napkins! It's either a rectangle or a triangle. Now I have a new way! Always wondered how to do that!

  52. Cynthia@ITLLDO says

    Fabulous tutorial! Please share more.

  53. Oh, I've always wanted to learn how to fold pretty napkins. This is great! Thanks!

  54. Liz - Infusewithliz.blogspot.com says

    Enjoyed seeing this, and I hope you do show some more ideas!

  55. Hi Susan,
    I love the tablescape and the tutorial on napkin folding. I would really enjoy more. Thanks!

  56. Farah Muzaffar says

    Beautiful Susan, always love to see your creativity in tablescaping
    It looks so inviting… Red make it so appealing… Happy valentines day to you
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  57. Thank you for the tutorial
    The table is so romantic
    Nice day
    Frieda

  58. Trish - Sweetology101 says

    finding your blog and all its treasures has been such a delight to me. I added a link to this page from my blog – I have a page called whimsical tea party links and this napkin folding is just what every tea party lover needs to know! thx!

  59. This is the perfect fold for the napkins I have for Thanksgiving, thank you so much for the step by step. Your table is beautiful

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