DIY Napkin Rings (2 Kinds!)

Because I am long-winded and picture happy...I wasn't able to fit this napkin ring tute in with the table runner the other day, but here it is, hope you will give it a try. I'm also squeezing in a bonus napkin cuff tutorial too.

What you'll need: Plastic napkin rings from the Dollar Tree, Fabric, Vintage (or new) buttons, Glue gun and Scissors.

Cut the fabric approximately 6 1/2" X 2 1/2" then create a hem by folding about 1/4" of the fabric into hot glue.

Put a dot of glue in the middle of the fabric and place the napkin ring in it, this is so the fabric won't slip around. Continue the fabric around and put a line of glue under the hem to secure.

Make about four snips around the ring on each side


On each section, run a line of glue, and quickly fold it inside. Some slight burning may happen. ;)
Do this on both sides. Now at this point, it is complete and looks pretty good.......
...but I wanted to add a vintage button from my collection to embellish it. I just hot glued it in place right on the seam.
Really simple and easy right? When you make the table runner and these napkin rings, you'll have created a custom set you won't see at the local chain store. And that's what I like!





While I still had the sewing machine out, I created some napkin cuffs too, I used up nearly every bit of scraps.


Here is a Step by Step photo:
Step 1: Cut fabric and backing 3" X 10 1/2" (this includes seam allowance) , create the point by folding at a 45 degree angle and cut. I did this detail to match the table runner.





Step 2: Place right sides together and pin.





Step 3: Sew all around, leaving the end open. Turn right side out, I used a closed pair of scissors to help that along...

Step 4: Iron flat and close up end on the sewing machine.





Step 5: Create cuff overlapping about an inch and accent with a vintage button. I did it offset a little and ironed it to crease. I tacked the button on although it's just for looks. Also, because I noticed it was shifting a little, I tacked the overlapped edges too.

And there you have it, a napkin ring and cuff! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you're inspired!

Want to see my DIY Jute napkin rings? Click here.
Want to see my DIY Burlap and Ruffles Runner? Click here.

Jute napkin rings

Jute: Burlap's stringy cousin. Love this stuff. Even stranger; I like how it smells. Yes, I'm a jute sniffer.
Really, you just can't help it.

I was perusing through the local thrift store and spied a zip lock bag of napkin rings. $1.00. super.

The bag contained 8 simple, basic wooden napkin rings and I knew the round portion of it would be nice for wrapping. I have also seen sets of 4 at the Dollar Tree too, but in plastic.

I heated up the ole glue gun and glued one end of the jute in the inside of the ring, and just started wrapping, making sure that the jute stayed super tight. The only time I glued again was if I ran out of string or at the very end.

If you do run out, I did during the first two, I wasn't sure just how much it would take. Just cut it off on the inside, attach more string to the inside and start again. I think it took about 4 yards of string, if you can believe it...

See the wonderful napkins that are modeling the newly juted rings? Gift from my good friend, Judy. Which I lovingly call Jude for short (which isn't spelled any shorter), and often sing the song of the same name...Thanks Jude.

Jude knows about my green and white obsession



I am not a salt and pepper shaker collector, but I might be on the verge, because I have quite a few. I'm drawing the line at S & P shakers, placecard holders and napkin rings...but that's it!

This is my newest acquisition-how cute (and GREEN)!

I love the texture the jute offers. I see many tablescapes being created with these babies!

I'm also thinking about an embellishment of some sort. If I come across something really cute and creative, but for now I like the napkin being the leader.

Thanks for stopping by, hope you are inspired!

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