9 Minute Cloth Napkins Tutorial

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Here I am sharing my special technique to make fun and easy cloth napkins with a pretty mitered corner. This method makes sewing napkins a breeze! No need for any special equipment besides your sewing machine, thread, scissors and an iron. I have made these napkins many times for myself and family and friends. I hope you enjoy!
The original tutorial from my website can be found here
gingercake.org/gingercake/2012...
Here are some links to some of the sewing equipment that I use~
Here are some of the supplies I use~
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-the clear plexiglass ruler! amzn.to/2Hq4YBj
-the self healing mat! amzn.to/2KwAu1S
-the rotary cutter! amzn.to/2KvZAxF and blades amzn.to/2Ibo411
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-a machine I would recommend to beginners amzn.to/2I3mmwg

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  • @gennyf2339
    @gennyf233917 күн бұрын

    This is the best tutorial for mitered corners and I have used it for several years! I recently lost track of this video and so watched a number of others. None were as straight forward or easy. Thankfully I found it again! :)

  • @tracystoutbehunin9303
    @tracystoutbehunin93035 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful method. It is he best I’ve seen!! I just tried this and there a couple tidbits that might be helpful to a beginner. 1-First of all, use very small stitches on the corners as they can come apart easily. 2-When turning the corners also work at spreading them apart to create a flat surface. 3-this was difficult setting the corner marks at 1” (this does not equate to a 1” fold, but smaller). I marked corners at 1.5” and it was sooo much easier to get perfect corners and manipulate the folds. Perhaps it’s cuz I’m rusty but maybe this helps with other newbies.

  • @evabazan1966

    @evabazan1966

    5 жыл бұрын

    Tracy Stout Behunin thx for this advice. Worked so much better. They were not mitering correctly 😍

  • @sharonbrookshire878
    @sharonbrookshire8788 жыл бұрын

    I've been sewing 60+ years but hadn't seen mitered corners like you did the napkins. That is really neat. Thank you for this great video, Ginger.

  • @kupton52

    @kupton52

    4 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree....great method for mitered corners....but I've only been sewing 50 years.... :)

  • @kathleenstanley8356
    @kathleenstanley83564 жыл бұрын

    Finally, a simple, straightforward way to make mitered corners. This novice sewer had trouble machine-stitching such a short little seam at the corners so I just hand-stitched that. Came out fine.

  • @smilingwoman1947
    @smilingwoman19478 жыл бұрын

    LOVE your technique for ensuring great mitered corners! Thank you!

  • @TippyMueller
    @TippyMueller6 жыл бұрын

    I think I had sheets like those you used in your napkins. Great to recycle these fabrics. I really loved your sewn mitered corners, too. Great video. Thanks.

  • @Slivings911
    @Slivings9115 жыл бұрын

    Great! I love your easy method for mitred corners. There are quite a few methods out there but yours seems the least fiddly while still being precise. Thank you!

  • @marieearthangel
    @marieearthangel8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Oh my gosh, I had just finished ironing 2.5 hours 1/4" folds (and that was only half the sides) for 12 napkins and the corners were looking terrible from instructions from a web page. Your corners are so beautiful. I picked up a skill from you that I'll use for the rest of my life. Thanks from Northern California.

  • @joannedobbin510
    @joannedobbin5108 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for a fantastic tutorial on how to make your own napkins! I have looked EVERYWHERE for an easy tutorial and yours is the best! Thankyou! I can't wait to make my own :)

  • @knitknack2285
    @knitknack22853 жыл бұрын

    This is so awesome! I just bought the fabric today to make my mom your easy does it apron, now I can make her matching napkins for Mother’s Day!

  • @louisewilliams1205
    @louisewilliams12052 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this technique. I'm fairly new to sewing and have just used this method to make some baby muslin squares for my nieces baby shower 💕💫

  • @beekind466
    @beekind4664 жыл бұрын

    Glad I stuck around... Thank you for such a clear, concise lesson. It's simple...love that!

  • @ul3142
    @ul31426 жыл бұрын

    I like your teaching style. It is a pleasure to watch, actually very relaxing. I also like that your sewing room is not "Pintrest" perfect and sooo normal, yet warm and personal.

  • @needlenude
    @needlenude2 жыл бұрын

    I've looked at three different methods for making cloth napkins and this one is the best for sure! I used your video to make Christmas napkins for my dad that turned out really nice. Thank you so much!

  • @paddlercamper
    @paddlercamper Жыл бұрын

    Super! As a person new to sewing, napkins are a great start--we have always used them. I tried many video techniques but your corners came out wonderfully! Thanks for posting this!

  • @vickiboschman790
    @vickiboschman7904 жыл бұрын

    Definitely going to try this technique for Christmas gifts. Thank you

  • @christineadams6414
    @christineadams64143 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Virginia. I am excited to use some of my extra fabric to make some cloth napkins. We have family every Sunday, for dinner, so having these napkins will be nice.

  • @nataliesyracuse3364
    @nataliesyracuse33644 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing and awesome. Thank you so much for sharing! I made 8 napkins in an hour and half, and also used this technique on a set of color blocked linen hand towels. I have a lot of cloth napkins, and I need more, but hours of measuring and folding isn't my idea of fun. Now all I can think about is sewing through my exorbitant stash for holiday gifts!

  • @nataliesyracuse3364

    @nataliesyracuse3364

    4 жыл бұрын

    OH! You can use a quilting ruler that has 45degrees marked, i found that quicker than lining it up on my cutting mat. And I didn't pin, but I did mark the 1/4 point on the line so I knew where to stop/start sewing.

  • @dorothymccurdy9936
    @dorothymccurdy99363 жыл бұрын

    I have been sewing for years and have never seen such an easy method to miter corners. Most persons make it so complicated. Thank you so much for enlightening us.

  • @gingercakesews

    @gingercakesews

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! I love this method too. What a time saver!

  • @debbiethornton3254
    @debbiethornton32546 жыл бұрын

    Love this idea for the napkins! Thank you! Can't wait to try this one out!

  • @944gemma
    @944gemma8 жыл бұрын

    This is a really great napkin tutorial. Easy to see. Easy to learn. Very Well Done. Thank you so much.

  • @janicenelson311
    @janicenelson3118 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for this technique. It is so easy and brings such beautiful results!!

  • @bspaniel46
    @bspaniel465 жыл бұрын

    Love the mitered corner method. One suggestion: Use a darker thread while sewing, so the camera can pick up the sewn corners easier.

  • @seemarajderkar3019
    @seemarajderkar30195 жыл бұрын

    Very clear,easy method to stitch a napkin with perfect mitered corners.Thanks madam.Great tutorial for beginners !!

  • @magistra137
    @magistra1379 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I am literally going to get up out of my chair, go to my sewing room, and make some napkins that I have been wanting to make for ages. I will, of course, bring my iPad with me so I have access to your tutorial but it was so clear and well done, I might not have to look at it again! I mean, you have really taken something that has perplexed and intimidated me and made it look super easy and understandable. I feel kind of embarrassed now that I was so timid but that's okay, I'm not anymore! I really do so appreciate that you took the time to share and teach your knowledge!Beth

  • @Fedeleness
    @Fedeleness4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Thank you! Tried two other methods, no luck, this worked like a charm!

  • @angieallen4884
    @angieallen48842 жыл бұрын

    Love the corner method; will be using this for sure! Thanks for sharing!

  • @karenbochinski
    @karenbochinski2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this technique of making napkins.

  • @mrslagar10
    @mrslagar109 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! I love your videos, I also love your book. I'm still learning to sew but you have helped me a lot.

  • @sandisullivan5164

    @sandisullivan5164

    5 жыл бұрын

    Megnolia Kiss K

  • @zacharysummerlin3383
    @zacharysummerlin3383 Жыл бұрын

    Looks super simple! Thanks so much for sharing! Can't wait to try it out!

  • @MissCriss56
    @MissCriss566 жыл бұрын

    Very good technique! Everything looks professional and makes our work easier.

  • @cindiedeasey1352
    @cindiedeasey13524 жыл бұрын

    Great technique for the corners! Thank you so much!

  • @knittabitta
    @knittabitta8 жыл бұрын

    This is the best napkin tutorial I have seen. Easy peasy.

  • @rkatika9
    @rkatika99 жыл бұрын

    What a great tutorial, it's a terrific gift idea for birthdays and Christmas. Thank you for taking the time and making the video! Looking forward to more in the future.

  • @srode1977
    @srode19779 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome. I wish I would've seen this months ago when I wanted to make napkins like this. The tutorial I used had many more steps and it was difficult to get the mitered corners I wanted. Now I want to make a ton of napkins :)

  • @gingercakesews

    @gingercakesews

    9 жыл бұрын

    Sarah Gross yes- my first big batch I made the traditional way too, now I make them so much faster! Glad you found my trick :)

  • @margiehogan539
    @margiehogan5396 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks! That is a great way to make napkins. So easy and quick.

  • @havendallaire5988
    @havendallaire59883 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! Ill be making these for Christmas gifts 😁

  • @LauraMFoleyDesign
    @LauraMFoleyDesign8 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for sharing this tip. I was struggling with the hem roller foot I have, and I seemed to be wasting a lot of fabric by making hems that were too big. This is really the Goldilocks method of making napkins!

  • @marybeth6755
    @marybeth6755 Жыл бұрын

    This is a wonderful tutorial. Thank you for posting it. I just made 6 napkins and this is the best technique I have seen.

  • @susanhouser3676
    @susanhouser36763 жыл бұрын

    Very good tutorial. I’m getting ready to make myself some cloth napkins too. Thank you!🙂❤️

  • @kathleenf8196
    @kathleenf81964 жыл бұрын

    Your instructions are the best. My napkins turn out so nice with this method. Thanks so much..

  • @SBL1932
    @SBL1932 Жыл бұрын

    What a great project. Thank you for making it easy

  • @TanyaDBryant
    @TanyaDBryant3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for explaining the process in such a simple way. I finally got it!

  • @kikasnook2472
    @kikasnook24726 жыл бұрын

    Your method definitely the best. Thank you!

  • @OneWayDesigns
    @OneWayDesigns5 жыл бұрын

    Your fabric choice is beautiful!! I'll be going to the fabric store today to purchase some material as I have a wedding coming up next week. Thank you so very much!!

  • @tabithaluster
    @tabithaluster9 жыл бұрын

    Amazing and informational video, thanks so much! I thought it was great! I'm gonna try it out ASAP!

  • @benita2066
    @benita20664 жыл бұрын

    Clear and simple instructions. Thank you. Lovely😊

  • @gingercakesews

    @gingercakesews

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @jesskehoe2104
    @jesskehoe21042 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable! Thank you, this is the easiest and nicest one I have seen!

  • @sharondial2380
    @sharondial23806 жыл бұрын

    How easy is that!! I love it! Thanks soooo much for sharing!!

  • @melindatijerina3433
    @melindatijerina34335 жыл бұрын

    Hi Virginia came across this tutorial and just love how easy you make seem , getting ready for a craft show gave me Idea for gift giving thanks again

  • @ivorputnam5958
    @ivorputnam59582 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this tutorial. Its really simple and easy to follow.

  • @samanthatansley
    @samanthatansley3 жыл бұрын

    This method is much quicker than ironing the sides as step one! Thank you!

  • @mariekairys3214
    @mariekairys32142 жыл бұрын

    I love that hint for the mitered corners!

  • @8megabyte
    @8megabyte8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for a perfect lesson on making those darn corners look neat and straight. I usually do simple napkins with my serger, but wanted to whip out some quick napkins with my regular machine and could not figure out the corners.

  • @kayrichardson6040
    @kayrichardson60405 жыл бұрын

    Nice trick I'd never seen before on those corners! I do agree, though, a few more close-ups would be helpful. Thank you!

  • @sandynovak2194

    @sandynovak2194

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial! Yes, please use a darker thread for the camera to pick up and closer pictures of corner technique would help us to absorb the process. Never saw it done like that before. Otherwise very good.

  • @gg110888
    @gg110888 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent! I wanted a video on making cloth napkins and yours was the first one I watched, I love it, thanks. 😊

  • @dianetraver14
    @dianetraver144 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your ideas and clear instructions for your sewing ideas! I love that you enjoy your projects as well! Thanks for giving (sharing) your talents : ) lady di : )

  • @zueraibrahim6346
    @zueraibrahim63465 жыл бұрын

    Tq so much for sharing an awesome tutorial. Very2 useful. Really loved your sewn mitered corners.

  • @gingercakesews

    @gingercakesews

    5 жыл бұрын

    thank you Zuera!

  • @kerranky
    @kerranky6 жыл бұрын

    thank you, I plan to do some ready for Christmas with my daughter.

  • @pjdowell2
    @pjdowell29 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the easy, quick miter corner tip

  • @gailaugustine5246
    @gailaugustine52463 жыл бұрын

    This is the easiest mitered corner I have seen! Thanks!

  • @kaylynnsartjournal9883
    @kaylynnsartjournal98836 жыл бұрын

    Love your work I have the book. It has been very helpful on pricing my work. Thank you for sharing :)

  • @loves2spin2
    @loves2spin28 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!

  • @susank6492
    @susank64923 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tutorial. I can't wait to try it.

  • @brahms1545
    @brahms15457 жыл бұрын

    I've watched several tutorials and I like your method best. I think it's easier to do the corners first. Thanks for sharing!

  • @alyondp1
    @alyondp18 жыл бұрын

    8:22 EARTHQUAKE! ! LOL that was cool. I really like your tutorial. .. thank you for your help

  • @charlinerobichaud7918
    @charlinerobichaud79187 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the tutorial I just tried it ,so easy.

  • @alixanderiashay4049
    @alixanderiashay40493 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏼 I love your tutorials

  • @khatoonbi2680
    @khatoonbi26802 жыл бұрын

    Really very neat and easy to follow. Thank you for the video

  • @suebean3873
    @suebean38735 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful napkins. Thank you!

  • @lorettayoung7220
    @lorettayoung7220 Жыл бұрын

    I love them, thank you!

  • @MomAsol
    @MomAsol2 жыл бұрын

    this is easy fun project thank you so much, I like that idea of sewing one inch corner.

  • @quratulainalam7107
    @quratulainalam71073 жыл бұрын

    Thank you after a very long time i learn how to make perfect corners

  • @helendouma6211
    @helendouma62115 жыл бұрын

    What a great video, no bulky fabric in the corners.

  • @MaryteRutkauskas
    @MaryteRutkauskas6 жыл бұрын

    ❤️ your tutorials!!!

  • @claudiaforrest6669
    @claudiaforrest66693 жыл бұрын

    Great help for making napkins!

  • @theresamorgan1033
    @theresamorgan10336 жыл бұрын

    They are very stylish.... I make them too.... We use in our home for yrs.... Saves on the landfills!.....

  • @arzinaalani
    @arzinaalani9 жыл бұрын

    Great information and video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @fredaweigand3276
    @fredaweigand32763 жыл бұрын

    Thank you that's a great method of doing corners.

  • @brendajohn-matisa4761
    @brendajohn-matisa47614 жыл бұрын

    You make things I thought impossible so easy... thank you!

  • @gingercakesews

    @gingercakesews

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Brenda :)

  • @kellerconley7736
    @kellerconley77367 жыл бұрын

    Cool fabric! You make this technique look really easy. I made a couple linen hand towels doing this. :) I also love your mint green shirt!

  • @45hugs
    @45hugs9 жыл бұрын

    Great idea! Simple and very practical. Will make great hostess gifts too. Thank you!!

  • @lizburgess4398
    @lizburgess43989 жыл бұрын

    Love this trick!!!

  • @janfaucera3567
    @janfaucera35676 ай бұрын

    Great idea! Thanks!

  • @leeannlawrence3185
    @leeannlawrence31856 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed your tutorial.

  • @carolcotter9416
    @carolcotter94167 жыл бұрын

    You are a genius! I am so inspired and now want to make napkins and placemats for gifts. Show me more....

  • @paulamcnabb7940
    @paulamcnabb79402 жыл бұрын

    Mine turned out great!

  • @carolewarren2725
    @carolewarren27258 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, This has been a great help.

  • @MrsKuhn.2
    @MrsKuhn.24 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for tip! quick and easy

  • @CottonBerryQuilts
    @CottonBerryQuilts9 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you.

  • @millicentpitter3725
    @millicentpitter37254 жыл бұрын

    Cool. Will try.

  • @gladys1230
    @gladys12302 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your information it is very helpful

  • @tessiejewel
    @tessiejewel6 жыл бұрын

    Well the 9 minute napkins took me 5 hours ( for 8 napkins) . But I think I did finally get the hang of it. Lol. I liked the method.

  • @marietteforget7804
    @marietteforget78044 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for sharing! 🌸🌸

  • @cherinehill4736
    @cherinehill47363 жыл бұрын

    Simple easy ..thanks Linsday

  • @gingercakesews
    @gingercakesews9 жыл бұрын

    thank you 45hugs !

  • @fltmrvr
    @fltmrvr8 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Thanks so much!

  • @katylaurahenriksen8651
    @katylaurahenriksen86518 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video!

  • @PopleBackyardFarm
    @PopleBackyardFarm8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I really enjoyed this

  • @connieferrell4432
    @connieferrell44323 жыл бұрын

    I love your manner of making the mitered corner. Those of us, me, with aging eye sight find your ironing board very confusing and hard to see. It’s probably just me. I’m in the aging mode.

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