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Seersucker Napkins

Martha Stewart Living, June 2010

Seersucker is always fitting for a warm-weather party -- and these napkins are no exception. The classic fabric is inexpensive and available at almost any cloth store, so you can mix and match a few colors. Even better, seersucker's slightly puckered texture means there's no ironing required. 

How-To
1. For a cocktail napkin, cut a 10-inch square of fabric; for a dinner napkin, a 20- to 24-inch square. Make sure you cut with the stripes (not diagonally). 

2. Create a fringed border by using a pin to pull out several threads. [See image 2 above.] As it's washed, the border will continue to unravel, creating a more relaxed look (think cutoff shorts). If you want to minimize this, sew a straight line at the root of the fringe.

Reviews (5)

  • pressureclean
    4 Jan, 2013

    I was wondering on a different online shopping websites for this napkins which cost me cheap. I like this designs and it look more comfortable than other napkins. Love to buy this for my kitchen.pressure cleaning

  • jordenmill
    10 Oct, 2012

    what else do you think i should make? ive been collecting odd vintage things should i try get a batch of seersucker material and make tablecloths and napkins?

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  • dynebridd
    18 Aug, 2012

    The Seersucker Napkin featuring a crochet edge in complementing colors is perfect for spring time festivities.

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  • Maeve42
    5 Aug, 2011

    You could use just about any fabric really. if you're looking to have the fringe on the edge like these have, then you'll want something with a slightly looser weave, like linen or something like that. :)

  • Lorraynel
    9 Jun, 2011

    Anyone know what other fabric this would work with - I love the idea of having cloth cocktail napkins. I only use cloth napkins for everyday and it saves loads of money not having to buy paper napkins and they hold up better.