Pocket Napkin Fold

These clever linens serve double-duty as elegant placeholders. For your wedding celebration (and dinner parties to come!), slip a menu, place card, single bud, or set of utensils into the sleek pouch.

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Sarah Schreiber
Sarah Schreiber, Associate Editorial Director for MarthaStewart.com
Sarah Schreiber
Sarah Schreiber has been writing, editing, and producing lifestyle and weddings content for over seven years. In that time, she has interviewed and worked with hundreds of leading experts to become an authority on all things homekeeping, flower arranging, home design, and wedding planning.
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Published on December 12, 2014
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Photo: Bryan Gardner

Follow the step-by-step diagrams below to create this fold that provides built-in storage. The dotted lines show where the creases should appear, while the curved arrows indicate where you need to flip over the fabric. For a crisper look, iron the napkins before and after folding.

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