Fun Family Napkins Tutorial

So in an effort to use a LOT less napkins, I thought that perhaps we could make them. I know, everybody is doing it, and I am only now catching on. However, I wanted these to be special. I don't always get to include the kids in my crafting projects, but this one was perfect.

Here's what you'll need:

fabric paint pens
an old white sheet
lots of fun coordinating trim
disappearing marker
sewing stuff:)

First, you need to decide what size you what your napkins to be. I believe the normal size is 16" x 16". I made mine 12" x 12". Once you decide what size you want, you then need to decide how many.

Okay. So here's my math for how much fabric I was going to cut out. I wanted 8 napkins that were 12 x 12. That meant I needed to cut 16 12" x 12"  squares. However, since I have little one to help me color, I wanted to keep it as one big piece, for easier coloring, so I cut a big piece of sheet approx. 24" x 96" If you have older children, I would suggest cutting all of the squares out, taping them to pieces of cardboard (so the paint doesn't bleed through on anything else) and let them paint away.

My husband even got home in time to get in on some of the coloring action.

Once everyone was done with their masterpieces I let the paint set for a day or two and then threw it in the washer to set the paint for good.

Then it is time to do some cutting (unless, of course, you chose to pre-cut the squares). Make yourself a cutting template the size of you desired napkin and start drawing your napkin squares and cut them out.

Once you have them all cut, pair them up they way you want them and get your trims all ready...it's time to put these babies together. Sew each pair right sides together with the trim on the inside. Leave a hole for flipping the fabric right side out. Clip the corners, turn the fabric and edgestitch all along the outside of the napkin, sewing the hole closed.

Nice work! You're done!

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