Over 70 napkin folding tutorials and ideas for an Insta-worthy table setting

by John Griffith
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Who doesn’t love a good dinner party, right? Inviting friends over for a delicious home cooked meal is wonderful. So is celebrating holidays with loved ones, gathered around the table, drinking, eating and laughing the night away. There are many different elements which contribute to a good dinner party. The food, the cocktails, the company, of course. However, the smaller elements could be just as important. Table settings and arrangements create the whole atmosphere of the evening. Is it going to be a party with lots of music? In that case, you need a few delicious appetizers and you are all set. Are you doing a game night? Make sure there is more space on the table for the game. If, however, you are having a good old dinner party then the table setting is very important. Plate settings, napkin folding, flower arrangements and all that jazz.

The way you set a table says a lot about who you are as a hostess. First of all, you have to make sure everything is colour coordinated. Table cloth, table runners, napkins and plates. What’s more, if you are having a Christmas or Easter dinner party, make sure you include something, which is a part of the holiday decorations. One of the small and often overlooked elements, which makes a table setting truly special is the napkin. So, my dear, if you want to be the “hostess with the mostest”, keep reading this article. In it, we have gathered over 70 napkin folding tutorials and techniques, which will not only enhance your guests’ experience, but are so Insta-worthy, they might also make them a bit jealous.

Proper napkin folding skills are a must-have for any hostess

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Napkin folding is an art form

Nowadays, there is a large variety of napkin folding techniques. Firstly, you have the option to choose between paper and cloth napkins. In general, cloth napkins are considered more luxurious and are being used for more special occasions. However, if you are concerned about the environment, they are an excellent choice. Secondly, you can also create many different shapes. You can fold napkins in the shape, of swans, hearts, stars, etc. What’s more, you can use different accessories, such as rings, for example. Ribbons are also a good addition to any festive napkin. You have the option to fold the napkin and put it in the middle of the plate with the silverware arranged around it. Or, you can let the napkin serve as a pocket for the silverware. Napkins can decorate plates or glasses. It is up to you! So, browse through our gallery and find many different napkin folding ideas, which you can do yourself. Furthermore, you can get creative and come up with your own ways to fold a napkin.

How to fold napkins in the shape of a bow

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Exquisite minimalist butterfly shaped napkin

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Very modern and intricate napkin folding technique

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Cute rose made of a napkin

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Christmas napkin folding with rings – beautiful addition to the festivities

how to fold napkins, red bow shaped napkin, gold ring around it, on white and gold plates

How to fold cloth napkins

black napkin, in the shape of a leaf, how to fold napkins, silverware arranged, around white plates

Beautiful wedding napkins

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Unorthodox Christmas table setting in purple and grey

purple napkin, folded as an envelope, grey ribbon around it, how to fold napkins, white and purple plates

Easy and simple napkin folding video tutorials

Cute idea for napkin, bread holder and name tag all in one

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Napkin with a name tag, in the shape of a scroll

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Paper napkin folding

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Napkin folding with silverware

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Little napkin swans are amazing accessories to any table

napkin folding ideas, black napkin, in the shape of a swan, on white plates

In love with this Christmas table setting

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thanksgiving napkin folding, black napkin, silverware inside, on white plates, on a black table cloth

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How to fold dinner napkins

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How to make a flower out of a napkin

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Easy napkin folding

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boat shaped napkin, easy napkin folding, step by step, diy tutorial

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How to make a butterfly shaped napkin

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Floral napkin – wonderful addition to brunch

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floral napkin, tulip on top, side by side photos, christmas napkin folding, white plate, pink table runner

crown shaped, white napkin, step by step, christmas napkin folding, diy tutorial

Cute little shirt made of a napkin

shirt shaped, grey napkin, with white dots, christmas napkin folding, step by step, diy tutorial

Napkin envelope

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Turn a napkin into a swan

blue napkin, in the shape of a swan, paper napkin folding, diy tutorial, step by step

How to fold napkins with rings

paper napkin folding, green floral napkin, in the shape of a bow, golden ring around it, diy tutorial, step by step

olive green napkin, in the shape of a shirt, paper napkin folding, step by step, diy tutorial

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Christmas tree napkin tutorials

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cloth napkin folding, grey napkin, in a grey plate, wooden fork handle

grey napkin, cloth napkin folding, with white dots, diy tutorial, step by step

swan shaped, grey napkin, with white dots, cloth napkin folding, diy tutorial, step by step

grey patterned napkin, on white plates, purple table cloth, cloth napkin folding

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Heart shaped napkin – a creative way to show people your love for them

heart shaped, black napkin, on a white plate, fancy napkin folding, black table cloth

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fancy napkin folding, pink napkins, in the shape of hearts, on white plates, wine glasses

luxury wedding napkins, silverware inside, fancy napkin folding, white table runner, wooden background

pink background, fancy napkin folding, love written with napkins

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leaf shaped, green napkin, diy tutorial, napkin folding with rings, step by step

black folded napkin, on white plates, silverware arranged around them, napkin folding with rings

Bunny shaped napkins for Easter

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how to fold cloth napkins, orange napkin, silverware inside, on white plates, rose petals scattered around

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How about this gorgeous napkin folding technique for a bachelorette party

pink napkin, folded in the shape of a dress, tied with a black ribbon, how to fold cloth napkins

rose shaped, pink napkin, diy tutorial, how to fold dinner napkins, step by step, on a marble countertop

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Careful, this little crab might crawl all over your table

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black napkin, crown shaped, how to fold napkins fancy, white plates, black table cloth

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blue napkin, star shaped, diy tutorial, step by step, how to fold napkins fancy

how to fold napkins with rings, blue napkin, silverware inside, white plate

swan shaped, white napkin, how to fold napkins with rings, strawberry cheesecake

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Create a flower cup out of a napkin

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bunny shaped, black and white napkins, chocolate egg nest, brass teaspoon, napkin folding with silverware

grey napkin, with white dots, napkin folding with silverware, step by step, diy tutorial

black napkin, on white plates, black table cloth, napkin folding with silverware, silverware arranged around it

how to fold napkins for napkin rings, pink napkin, silverware inside, step by step, diy tutorial

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John Griffith
John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.

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