Last Updated on June 1, 2025 by Nico
Ready in 10 minutes, these DIY linen napkins add a special touch to sharing food with friends or family. They are perfect for both dining outside in warm summer nights or sharing a cosy meal in the wintertime.
Linen napkins can be inordinately expensive to buy in a shop or online. But if you find a piece of linen at a thrift store or buy a yard from your fabric shop you can whip up a set of DIY linen napkins for a much more affordable price. And they’ll be ready in less that half an hour.
(Making pillow covers is another simple project you could try, to freshen up pillows you have on hand.)
Linen is such a lovely fabric. It’s light-weight and breezy, which makes it ideal for summertime. But it’s also perfectly crinkly and warm, which make it a cosy addition in the fall and wintertime.
If you have a special meal on the horizon, like a birthday or anniversary, these linen napkins would make a perfect addition to your table.
They are simple to make – I’m a beginner sewer and can make a set of these with no problem.
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Supplies
– 1 Yard Of 100% Linen Fabric Or A Linen/Cotton Blend
– Matching Thread
Tools
– Sewing Machine
– Scissors
– Seam Ripper
– Pins
– Iron (an iron will make the process faster, but it’s not necessary)
Instructions
Wash and dry your fabric to avoid the napkins from shrinking later.
Cut out 4 pieces measuring 15”x15”.
Turn down each side by ¼ inch and then another ¼ inch. If you’re using an iron, iron down the sides to make sewing the napkins easier.
Pin the sides into place.
Sew down the edges, taking care to sew in a straight line, close to the edge.
That’s it!
FAQ
This can vary but a nice, large dinner napkin will be roughly 15″x15″. You can also make smaller napkins that are 12″x12″.
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Simple DIY Linen Napkins
touch to sharing food with friends or family. They are perfect for both
dining outside in warm summer nights or sharing a cosy meal in the
wintertime.
Equipment
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Seam ripper
- Pins
- Iron (an iron will make the process faster, but it’s not necessary)
Materials
- 1.5 Yards Of 100% Linen Fabric Or A Linen/Cotton Blend
- Matching Thread
Instructions
- Wash and dry your fabric to avoid the napkins from shrinking later.
- Cut out 4 pieces measuring 15”x15”.
- Turn down each side by ¼ inch and then another ¼ inch. If you’re
using an iron, iron down the sides to make sewing the napkins easier. - Pin the sides into place.
- Sew down the edges, taking care to sew in a straight line, close to the edge.
- That’s it!
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