Dutch Home and Living Christmas Advent Calendar Day 19

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Festive Napkin Folding Techniques

Embrace the festive spirit this holiday season with creative napkin folding techniques that will elevate your Christmas table setting! In this blog post of the Dutch Home and Living Christmas Advent Calendar series, we will explore three delightful napkin folds: an easy Diamond Pouch, a Classic Pouch and a Christmas Tree Fold. These techniques are not only visually stunning but also add a personal touch to your holiday gatherings.

Materials Needed:

  • a square napkin or cloth
  • a flat surface to work on

The Diamond Pouch:

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1. Fold your napkin into 4 and place it on its diagonal axis as shown in this picture, with the ends away from you.

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2. Fold the top-most layer almost all the way forward and press it down flat.

 

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3. Flip your napkin.

 

 

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4. Fold both sides back and over one another.

 

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5. Check for symmetry and press the fold down well.

 

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6. Flip it over and insert your favorite silverware.

 

The Classic Pouch:

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1. Fold your napkin into 4 and orient the napkin so the open corner is facing away and to the right.

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2. Roll the top-most layer of napkin diagonally down to the center and press it flat.

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3. Roll the next layer down until it meets the first and press that one as well.

 

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4. Repeat the last step once more.

 

 

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5. Turn the napkin over.

 

 

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6. Fold the right side back about 1/3 of the way and press it down.

 

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7. Fold the left side back also about 1/2 of the way.

 

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8. Check for symmetry and press the fold down well.

 

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9. Flip it over and insert your favorite silverware.

 

The Christmas Tree Fold:

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1. Fold your napkin into 4.

 

 

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2. Orient the napkin so the open corner is facing towards you and fold the first corner from below like in the picture.

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3. Fold the two remainig corners up as well, like in this picture.

 

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4. Flip your napkin in the same position as in the picture.

 

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5. Fold the outer corners from the left and right in.

 

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6. Make sure you fold the napkin symmetrically along its vertical axis.

 

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7. Flip your napkin.

 

 

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8. Starting from the top, fold the first flap inside up.

 

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9. Fold the second flap as well.

 

 

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8. Repeat the step for the final flap.

 

 

All of these napkin folding techniques will not only enhance your Christmas table setting but also showcase your creativity and attention to detail. Pair them with festive tableware and decorations from the Dutch Home and Living for a truly enchanting holiday atmosphere.

Happy folding! 😀

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