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Napkin Fold #4: Goblet Fan Fold

Napkin folding photographs  ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. MortonTry this elegant fold at your next dinner party. It's easy and beautiful.

GOBLET FAN FOLD
Fold napkins after you've set out the goblets. Though some very limp fabrics may need to be starched or ironed, this fold looks good with both soft drapey folds as well as crisply ironed folds.

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Napkin folding photographs  ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 1:
Lay the napkin flat.

Napkin folding photographs  ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 2:
Begin accordian folding from the bottom, all the way up to the top. Make each fold about 3/4" - 1" wide.


Tip: Have goblets ready.
Napkin folding photographs  ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 3:
Fold the pleated napkin in half.

Napkin folding photographs  ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Step 4:
Insert the napkin into the goblet, folding the first inch or so under (as shown) to keep pleats secure.

Napkin folding photographs  ©2000-2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Finished Fold
Unfold the pleats and shape into a fan. Interlock the two center pleats if needed to keep the fan intact.

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