Napkin Folding

Remember a few weeks ago when I asked for ideas on what to give a speech on? I had to give my speech last Tuesday, and it went really well (I got an A!!!) I ended up demonstrating how to make a fleece tassel scarf. I was happy with how it went, and I got a lot of positive feedback from the other students in my class. We had to write down feedback and give them to each person after they presented. My teacher marked me down on my appearance...which I thought was odd, considering I thought I looked good. (I wasn't wearing my normal sweat pants and t-shirt, that I usually have on from my defense class, so I thought I was a step up) But whatever :) It was interesting listening to the other people give their speeches; they ranged anywhere from how to change a baby's diaper to how to golf to how to do an oil change. My favorite was how to fold a napkin, and I told Kat that I would give a mini lesson on my blog! It's really simple to do, and now I'm going to have to have a dinner party so I can show these off!

Step 1: Find a square cloth napkin. The starchier the fabric, the better your design will turn out.

Step 2: Fold two of the corners together to meet at the top, creating a triangle.

Step 3: Fold the left point of the triangle up to the top point.

Step 4: Fold the right side of the triangle up to the top point. Now you have a square, this is called Home Base.

Step 5: Turn your Home Base around so that the open flaps are at the bottom.

Step 6: Turn the entire napkin over, so that you no longer see the folds you have done. Fold each side of your Home Base in towards the center, overlapping slightly.

Step 7: Fold the bottom of your napkin up to the center to meet the other 2 folds.

Step 8: Flip your napkin over again, so you see the side with only the fold down the center.

Step 9: Fold the edges of the napkin down, creating a collar look.

I added a bow-tie for added charm, but it is totally optional. You can tuck the eating utensils into the the bottom, or put candy in it, or whatever suits your fancy :)