This pleated pocket napkin folding idea adds elegance and function to any table setting.
Perfect for all occasions, it creates a neat pocket to hold utensils or favors using simple folds with paper napkins.
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If you’re looking to add a touch of elegance and charm to your table setting, the pleated pocket napkin folding idea is perfect.
It works wonderfully with paper napkins and is ideal for occasions like weddings, birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even casual dinners.
The pleated design creates a neat pocket where you can tuck in cutlery, a menu card, or a small favor, making your table both beautiful and practical.
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Simple enough for beginners but looks impressively elegant.
- Adds texture and sophistication to any table setting.
- Creates a handy pocket for utensils, menu cards, or small favors.
- Works beautifully with paper napkins and can be customized with colors or patterns.
- Perfect for weddings, holidays, birthdays, or casual dinners.
Skill Level
★☆☆☆☆ (Easy)
Materials Needed
Standard square paper napkins
A napkin fold made with a napkin that is 6.5 inches x 6.5 inches (16 cm x 16 cm) makes a napkin fold that is about 3 inches x 6.5 inches (8.5 cm x 16 cm).
Instructions
Step 1: Typically, paper napkins come folded in quarters. Unfold your napkin once so that it is now only folded in half as shown.
Step 2: Fold both the left and right edges in to meet the middle.
Step 3: Unfold previous step.
Step 4: Fold the top left corner down on a diagonal along the line shown.
Step 5: Fold the left side of the paper to the middle again.
Step 6: Fold the top right point down along the line shown.
Step 7: Fold that same point back up to the right to meet the top edge.
Step 8: Fold the same edge up just folded up in the previous step back down along the line shown.
Step 9: Fold the right side of the paper to the left along the crease shown.
Step 10: Fold the same flap back towards the right, matching the edges of the napkin. Completed napkin fold.
Tips For Success
- Use crisp paper napkins for easier folding and sharper pleats.
- Press each pleat firmly to keep the folds neat.
Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations
- Use seasonal colors: deep reds and golds for Thanksgiving, pastels for Easter, or classic whites and silvers for weddings.
- Patterned napkins add extra visual interest—try florals for spring events or subtle stripes for casual dinners.
FAQ
Yes, but pleating is easier with paper napkins because they hold crisp folds better. If you use fabric napkins you will need to iron the folds in.
Standard dinner-sized paper napkins work best, but you can adapt this fold for smaller cocktail napkins.
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