{"id":1936,"date":"2016-06-20T17:09:06","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T00:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/?p=1936"},"modified":"2022-06-02T22:55:15","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T05:55:15","slug":"ribbon-trimmed-dinner-napkin-diy-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/ribbon-trimmed-dinner-napkin-diy-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Ribbon Trimmed Dinner Napkin DIY Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-Main.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1920\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-Main.jpg\" alt=\"Ribbon Trimmed Napkin Process Main\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-Main.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-Main-125x188.jpg 125w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-Main-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-Main-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-Main-666x999.jpg 666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These Ribbon Trimmed Dinner Napkins add a sophisticated touch to any event. \u00a0They&#8217;re a perfect project for beginners seamstresses and take less than 30 minutes to complete. \u00a0How easy is that!<\/p>\n<p>With adult supervision, a young seamstress could use this as a giftable project at Christmas. \u00a0It&#8217;s a series of straight stitches that can be accomplished on the most basic machine.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure that you use a new needle on your machine and the lightest weight needle so that the stitches in the linen are less noticeable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Supplies.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1921\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Supplies.jpg\" alt=\"Ribbon Trimmed Napkin Supplies\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Supplies.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Supplies-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Supplies-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/napkinFolding.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dinner Napkin<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Ribbon<\/li>\n<li>Pins<\/li>\n<li>Colored Top Thread<\/li>\n<li>White Bobbin Thread<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1911\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ribbon Trimmed Napkin Process 2\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-2-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thread your top thread on your sewing machine to match the ribbon color. \u00a0In this case, we used black ribbon. \u00a0Since this ribbon will show on the top of your finished product, you want to make sure it matches the ribbon as close as possible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1910\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ribbon Trimmed Napkin Process 1\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-1-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Set up your machine so that the bobbin thread is white. \u00a0This thread will show on the bottom side of the napkin and you want it to blend in and not be noticed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1912\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ribbon Trimmed Napkin Process 3\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-3-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cut 4 lengths of 1\u00a0inch longer than the length of each side of the napkin. \u00a0For example, if your napkin is 12 inches square then cut each piece of ribbon to 13 inches. \u00a0Cut the end on an angle. \u00a0Pin the ribbon just under the hemstitched side.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1913\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-5.jpg\" alt=\"Ribbon Trimmed Napkin Process 5\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-5.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-5-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Turn under the end and pin in place.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1914\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-6.jpg\" alt=\"Ribbon Trimmed Napkin Process 6\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-6.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-6-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Start on the short end of the ribbon where it&#8217;s pinned under. \u00a0You&#8217;ll stitch this with a straight stitch on the edge.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1915\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-7.jpg\" alt=\"Ribbon Trimmed Napkin Process 7\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-7.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-7-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-7-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Turn the napkin and continue to stitch along the long part of the ribbon. \u00a0Continue to stitch around the other sides of the ribbon until you&#8217;ve sewn a rectangle along all four sides. \u00a0Finish with a back stitch.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-10-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1918\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-10-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ribbon Trimmed Napkin Process 10 (1)\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-10-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-10-1-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-10-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Continue to pin and sew a ribbon on each of the four sides in the same manner. \u00a0You&#8217;ll overlap the ribbons at the corners.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1916\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-8.jpg\" alt=\"Ribbon Trimmed Napkin Process 8\" width=\"1050\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-8.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-8-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-8-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-8-700x466.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a closeup to show that you can barely see the white bobbin thread in the topstitching on the ribbon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1917\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-9.jpg\" alt=\"Ribbon Trimmed Napkin Process 9\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-9.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-9-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-9-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a closeup of the backstitch. \u00a0The white blends in well and the black top thread is barely visible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-bottom.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1919\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-bottom.jpg\" alt=\"Ribbon Trimmed Napkin Process bottom\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-bottom.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Ribbon-Trimmed-Napkin-Process-bottom-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a>Make a whole set of these ribbon trimmed dinner napkins for your next party. \u00a0They make great gifts. \u00a0You could even make them for a bridal shower and match the wedding colors. \u00a0Or make them for an alumni gathering and use the school colors. \u00a0The possibilities are endless and your guests will be impressed with this beautiful touch of style.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These Ribbon Trimmed Dinner Napkins add a sophisticated touch to any event. \u00a0They&#8217;re a perfect project for beginners seamstresses and take less than 30 minutes to complete. \u00a0How easy is that! 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