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How to Serge Napkins + GIVEAWAY

September 25, 2015 by AllFreeSewing 116 Comments

National Sewing Month 2015

Today’s National Sewing Month Project is brought to you by Carole from From My Carolina Home.

How many times have you made place mats or a table runner, and then thought it would be so lovely to have matching napkins.  Truly, fabric napkins on the serger are very fast.  You can make a whole set in under an hour.  There is a trick to getting perfect serged corners, and I’ll show you how.

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Start by cutting your squares for the napkins.  The ideal size is 16 inches, but I have made them at 12 inches for luncheon size, or up to 20 inches for a formal dinner size.  This fabric goes with the Three Maple Leaves Table Runner and the panel place mats.

Serging Napkins 1

Set your serger for a three-thread rolled edge.  Be sure to move your cutting blade down.  If you have a differential feed, set it on 1-to-1.  Serge the first side, stopping about 1 or 2 stitch lengths before you get to the edge.  This is a bit tough to see at first, but you’ll soon figure out where to stop.  Raise the needle up.

Serging Napkins 3

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Lift the presser foot, and gently pull the fabric toward the back of the machine ever so slightly (just a millimeter or two) to release it from the flange, then turn it 90 degrees, pivoting around at the corner..  Try to minimize the amount of thread you pull.  Place it back under the presser foot lining up the top edge with the needle position.  Lower the needle and put the fabric next to it.  Lower your presser foot.

Serging Napkins 7

Serge the next side, and repeat until all four sides are done.

Serging Napkins 2

By limiting the amount of thread at the corner, you end up with perfect corners, no knots, no extra bunching up.

Serging Napkins 6

Here’s the back side.

Serging Napkins 8

On the last corner, serge off the end, then tie off or bury your threads.  I did four napkins in about 30 minutes!

Serging Napkins 9

Practice on some scraps first.  It will take a few tries to get the pivot point just right, but once you do, it is easy from there!

Serging Napkins 10

If you don’t have a serger, you can make the napkins quickly on your sewing machine by using a rolled edge foot to hide the raw edge. A serger makes this project super fast.  You can have beautiful matching napkins for all your table top creations!  Just get an extra yard of fabric, and you’ll have enough for six large dinner napkins.  A beautiful table is only a few stitches away.

Today’s prize is a giftbag filled with a bag of Poly-Fil and a bundle of cute fabrics!

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Comments

  1. Diane says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:41 am

    Halloween and Thanksgiving………..mostly fall items.

    Reply
  2. Janie says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:53 am

    I usually sew a lot more for Christmas. I have already started for this years holiday.

    Reply
  3. Kathy E. says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:49 am

    I sew a lot for Valentine’s Day…it’s my favorite, so there are many projects I have that are on my list to do yet. Plus, friends know they’ll get gifts too!

    Reply
  4. Linda Rupe says

    September 25, 2015 at 3:44 am

    It’s close: probably Christmas, but Halloween and Easter are close!

    Reply
  5. Linda Barnes says

    September 25, 2015 at 3:55 am

    I usually sew the most for Christmas, then Thanksgiving. But then birthdays come in there to Then just for fun or guild projects. The list just keeps going.

    Reply
  6. Chris says

    September 25, 2015 at 5:48 am

    I guess Christmas but I really like sewing for Spring. Bright cheery colors.

    Reply
  7. anna says

    September 25, 2015 at 6:39 am

    I sew more for Christmas. I make many presents

    Reply
  8. Bandana says

    September 25, 2015 at 6:54 am

    Christmas.

    Reply
  9. Gail Beam says

    September 25, 2015 at 7:11 am

    I sew more for Halloween and Thanksgiving as making costumes, and machine embroidering on linens, T’s, and sweatshirts are a large part of my sewing.

    Reply
  10. Claire Ross says

    September 25, 2015 at 7:50 am

    I mostly sew for Xmas time, I love making ornaments x

    Reply
  11. lisa says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:14 am

    I’d say Christmas, for sure. I sew most for Christmas, but the sewing ends up going on year round, a little on each project here and there as I acquire the bits I need.

    Reply
  12. Cathleen says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:55 am

    Halloween…

    Reply
  13. Emily C says

    September 25, 2015 at 11:08 am

    I usually sew for Christmas.

    Reply
  14. Carla S says

    September 25, 2015 at 11:24 am

    I sew the most for Christmas.I sew random gifts throughout the year for people,too.

    Reply
  15. DarlaC says

    September 25, 2015 at 11:48 am

    Christmas and mostly fall items. Birthdays–even though it isn’t a holiday.

    Reply
  16. Ayme says

    September 25, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    I love sewing for all holidays but I tend to sew a lot of requests for Christmas. Halloween is my favorite holiday so I may have to make some of these for it! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Rita Long says

    September 25, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    I don’t do any sewing for the holidays.

    Reply
  18. Kathy Ferguson says

    September 25, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    Isew. w mostly for Christmas but some for Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  19. Natalie says

    September 25, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    I definitely sew the most for Christmas!

    Reply
  20. Deby at So Sew Easy says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    I love to sew for Halloween because I just love those high contrast, rich looking colors like the orange and purple

    Reply
  21. Lee says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    I sew the most for Birthdays and Fall items for those holidays

    Reply
  22. Cheryl K says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    I don’t sew for holidays. I made Halloween costumes for my daughter when she was younger, but that’s the extent of my holiday sewing.

    Reply
  23. Sandy K says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    I sew more for birthdays for friends and family.

    Reply
  24. Vicki H says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    I sew many things for Christmas gifts.

    Reply
  25. Dawn Jones says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    I don’t usually sew for holidays, but I sew for my kids birthdays. Have a great day!

    Reply
  26. Judy says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Christmas! I make gifts for most of my family and friends – usually in multiples.The napkins are a great idea to go with placemats or table runners. Will look up how I to do a three-thread rolled edge on my serger, but when I get it figured out – watch out! LOL

    Reply
  27. Kristy says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    For sure Christmas! LOTS of kiddos in our family!

    Reply
  28. Lynda duguay says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    I sew for b-days.

    Reply
  29. knittingdancer says

    September 25, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    Christmas

    Reply
  30. Snezana says

    September 25, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    I haven’t bought a sewing machine yet, but I plan to hand sew gifts for my baby and friends for Christmas.

    Reply
  31. Marissa C. says

    September 25, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    I definitely sew the most around Christmas time. It’s the only holiday I actually decorate for and it definitely is the most gifting I do all year!

    Reply
  32. Donna Lee says

    September 25, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    I usually sew more gifts for Christmas, but also like to make granddaughters’ Easter dresses.

    Reply
  33. Linda Arner says

    September 25, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    Mostly Christmas & grand children’s birthdays.

    Reply
  34. Saundra Bowers says

    September 25, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    I sew most for the Christmas holiday. Gifts and decorations.

    Reply
  35. Linda Cerrito says

    September 25, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    I’m just starting to sew, have a new machine, so I guess it will be Thanksgiving & Christmas but I certainly hope by next year I’ll be saying all the holidays!

    Reply
  36. Diane McLauchlan says

    September 25, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    Definitely Christmas. This year I need to start with Christmas stockings.
    Diane in Wyoming

    Reply
  37. Brittany Dunyan says

    September 25, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    Christmas, thats why im practicing now 🙂

    Reply
  38. Carmen says

    September 25, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    I sew my kids costumes and mine for Halloween .
    I also make Christmas presents.

    Reply
  39. Mom C says

    September 25, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    Christmas. Not necessarily Christmas themes but I give a lot of handsewn gifts. Thanks,

    Reply
  40. Beth B says

    September 25, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    Christmas is the holiday for which I sew the most.

    Reply
  41. Anna says

    September 25, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    As most Dewitt I tend to sew mostly for Christmas , but all other holiday sewing is just as fun and important and my family loves to get things I see ” just because “

    Reply
  42. Jennifer Muise says

    September 25, 2015 at 7:22 pm

    I sew most for Christmas

    Reply
  43. Linda Osman says

    September 25, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    I tend to sew a lot more for Christmas than other holidays.

    Reply
  44. Mary says

    September 25, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    Mostly Christmas, lots of doll clothes.

    Reply
  45. Kat says

    September 25, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    HOlloween for sure! Even before I got my first machine I was hand sewing all my Halloween decor.

    Reply
  46. Angela says

    September 25, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    My favorite time to decorate is Fall & Christmas. I love to go All Out for both!!!

    Reply
  47. Pamela Trenholm says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    Christmas, most definitely!

    Reply
  48. Judi Adams says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    I love to make Christmas things for decoration and for gifts.Things like placemats, napkins, tablerunners, ornaments, aprons and more.

    Reply
  49. Cherie Duggar says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    Halloween. Always making costumes!

    Reply
  50. Linda Webster says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    I love sewing for Christmas and do it all year long.

    Reply
  51. Teresa S says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    Christmas sewing helps bring the spirit of the holidays into my home.

    Reply
  52. pat crocker says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    Christmas is the holiday I sew the most. See I start to sew for Christmas around june. I try to make most of my presents. I bake, can, craft and sew. I make all my gift tags for my presents. Make table runners, wall hangings and quilts. I love Christmas and I feel homemade gifts are the ultimate presents. Thank You for the giveaway.

    Reply
  53. Maria Leal says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    I start with Fall then jump to Christmas. I probably do equal crafts.

    Reply
  54. Celia says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    Mostly sewing for Christmas, but have also sewn for other holidays also when my children were younger.

    Reply
  55. Cordelia says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    This may sound strange but I love making things for The Fourth of July! Red,white and blue are so pretty together. Of course it doesn’t hurt that my granddaughter’s birthday is the third and mine is the fifth!!!

    Reply
  56. Heather S says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    I sew most around Christmas time 🙂
    Thanks for hosting such a lovely giveaway for your readers/supporters!
    xoxo

    Reply
  57. Delaine says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    I sew for Christmas the most. I love Christmas fabrics! Thanks!

    Reply
  58. Donna says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    I love to see for Christmas!

    Reply
  59. Alice says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    Definitely Christmas! Decor and gifts for sure!

    Reply
  60. Kay Statom says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    Christmas and birthdays

    Reply
  61. Jackie Van Buren says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    I sew for Christmas and my grandkids. They all have quilts from Christmas presents plus I usually take one for each of them when I visit.

    Reply
  62. clara haessig says

    September 25, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    mostly Christmas, but love to craft all holidays

    Reply
  63. Debra Kay Neiman says

    September 25, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    Christmas mostly, then babies and weddings. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

    Reply
  64. Kathy says

    September 25, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    I sew mostly for Christmas, but do some for all the holidays & gifts – birthday, baby, wedding.

    Reply
  65. Brenda says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:02 am

    I sew more gifts for Christmas than any other holidays. I’m actually working on pillows this year. It would be awesome to win some filler and the fabric bundle. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  66. Karen A says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:10 am

    I sew items most often for Christmas.

    Reply
  67. Teresa U says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:29 am

    christmas

    Reply
  68. Joan W says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:38 am

    Probably for Christmas, either making decorations or gifts.

    Reply
  69. Janet P says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:43 am

    I sew many gifts for Christmas. For example, this summer I am sewing a princess dress for my granddaughter. I also like to embroider dish towels with a fancy machine stitch on the edges.

    Reply
  70. Christina Gonzalez says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:47 am

    Christmas is my number one.

    Reply
  71. April M says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:48 am

    I love fall and Christmas but I sew mostly in the winter months and sew different projects depending on what I’m in the mood for

    Reply
  72. Kath Trout says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:58 am

    I sew mostly for fall/Thanksgiving and Christmas. Love the colors of fall and who doesn’t love Christmas and spreading the Good News and cheer?

    Reply
  73. KATHIE says

    September 26, 2015 at 1:21 am

    I sew for Christmas and birthdays…

    Reply
  74. Denise L. says

    September 26, 2015 at 1:21 am

    I think it would be Christmas, though I like sewing on little projects for everyday use, during the year.

    Reply
  75. Carol Lorraine says

    September 26, 2015 at 1:49 am

    Even though I sew all the time, Christmas is my busiest holiday sewing time.

    Reply
  76. Virginia Oehring says

    September 26, 2015 at 1:50 am

    I love to sew for Christmas the best. Homemade gifts are special to loved ones.

    Reply
  77. Virginia Oehring says

    September 26, 2015 at 1:51 am

    I love to sew Xmas gifts for family and friends.

    Reply
    • Virginia Oehring says

      September 26, 2015 at 1:56 am

      I love to sew for Christmas the best. Homemade gifts are special to loved ones. I have no idea what this is? What is the moderation of my comment mean?

      Reply
  78. Naghma says

    September 26, 2015 at 1:53 am

    christmas. thank you!

    Reply
  79. Joanne says

    September 26, 2015 at 1:54 am

    Christmas!!!

    Reply
  80. Glynda says

    September 26, 2015 at 2:12 am

    Family birthdays and Christmas gifts.

    Reply
  81. linda says

    September 26, 2015 at 2:24 am

    Thanks for the tips, great gift idea.

    Reply
  82. Linda Stevens says

    September 26, 2015 at 2:36 am

    Definitely Christmas. I make items to sell at craft shows, the largest one being the weekend before Thanksgiving and people are mostly shopping for Christmas gifts.

    Reply
  83. connie says

    September 26, 2015 at 2:53 am

    No special time for me when I get a idea I go with it!

    Reply
  84. Pam S says

    September 26, 2015 at 3:17 am

    I sew the most for Christmas, although I love this gorgeous table project and it’s inspiring me to sew for Thanksgiving! Thanks for the fun!

    Reply
  85. Mary Wippold says

    September 26, 2015 at 3:21 am

    I like to sew for Halloween and Thanksgiving. You can use pumpkins and colorful leaves for both holidays.

    Reply
  86. Shirley E. says

    September 26, 2015 at 3:32 am

    I sew most for our annual conventions. It’s nice to have a fresh, new outfit each day.

    Reply
  87. Cynthia Wootton says

    September 26, 2015 at 3:44 am

    Halloween and Christmas

    Reply
  88. Sarah says

    September 26, 2015 at 3:54 am

    Definitely Christmas, although I sew more gifts, and not really decorative things very much.

    Reply
  89. Brenda Ackerman says

    September 26, 2015 at 4:03 am

    Excellent tutorial! I tend to sew the most at Christmas time as gifts. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful creative day! brend_ack@yahoo.com

    Reply
  90. Nonie Johnson says

    September 26, 2015 at 4:05 am

    I tend to sew for Christmas the most, although I make animal purses all year long as we ladies like to use a different purse for each outfit.

    Reply
  91. Janice McLeish says

    September 26, 2015 at 7:07 am

    I sew most at the Thanksgiving thru Christmas and New Years holidays. I love to sew and any occasion is a good reason to sew! Even a rainy day!!

    Reply
  92. Judith Smith says

    September 26, 2015 at 7:41 am

    I sew for Christmas the most. Stockings, tree skirts, decorations and gifts.

    Reply
  93. Maralee says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    Definitely Christmas! Birthdays come in second place.

    Reply
  94. Sandra Perka says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    Mostly Christmas and spring time.

    Reply
  95. Shirley Graham says

    September 26, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    I sew mainly for Christmas. Presents and display items, etc.

    Reply
  96. Lori Morton says

    September 26, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    I sew more for Christmas gifts 🙂 Thanks for chance to win your Give-a-way! 🙂

    Reply
  97. Marti says

    September 26, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    I’m so excited to get your link and quite by accident. I am going to make these placemats and napkins for my daughters for Christmas. They will love them! I have book marked you, because I need more of your ideas. Thank you and God bless you and your family.
    Love,
    Marti

    Reply
  98. Michele T says

    September 26, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    I tend to sew the most for Christmas… I love to make gifts for family and friends and this is the season for giving!!

    Reply
  99. Pam king says

    September 26, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    Mainly Christmas for me. Presents and decorations.

    Reply
  100. Sandy says

    September 26, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    Thanks for the details on making napkins. I think I might make them for Christmas this year. I sew all year long, but most is done at Christmas time.

    Reply
  101. Belinda B says

    September 26, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    My Favorite sewing Holiday is Christmas. I love your projects and easy to under stand directions and accompanying pictures. it all helps.

    Reply
  102. MaryannSandoval says

    September 26, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    I like to sew for Christmas I don’t have a lot of money but I like to make things for my grandkids. I also like to give them something for there birthdays which are in September 2,3, 7,17.and one born in January. He broke my record. Thank you.

    Reply
  103. Doris McCarty says

    September 27, 2015 at 11:58 pm

    Halloween!
    Dmac5958ataoldotcom

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  104. Brenda Wallace says

    September 28, 2015 at 1:15 am

    I definitely sew most for Christmas, simply because I have more free time as we approach this festive season!

    Reply
  105. Jayne says

    September 28, 2015 at 10:49 am

    Thanksgiving can be festive with additional accessories to complete your table. Matching centerpieces to complement the beautiful placemats and napkins you make. Also add desert napkins to match is a nice touch and saving paper and money by reusing fabric accessories.

    Reply
  106. nancy says

    September 29, 2015 at 12:44 am

    Christmas

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  107. Teresa Morgan says

    October 10, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    I usually sew more for Christmas. but i do try to sew for all occasions

    Reply
  108. Ann says

    October 11, 2015 at 2:03 am

    It has been awhile since I have done any sewing, but this year I already plan on making (sewing) most of my Christmas present. I have found very cute quilting patterns to try.

    Reply
  109. Kathryn Suits says

    November 2, 2015 at 3:16 am

    For holidays it would be Christmas, but I mostly sew for gifts such as birthdays.

    Reply
  110. Malissa Streeter says

    November 2, 2015 at 4:26 am

    Until this year I would have said Christmas. I made my grandsons cute trick or treat bags and now every one seems to want them. Looks like I will be busy with
    pre Halloween sewing next year.

    Reply
  111. Meri says

    March 4, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    I like o sew to use and rey cle

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  112. Sherri M says

    June 27, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    I see mostly for birthdays. But I do some for Christmas also.

    Reply
  113. Claire says

    October 9, 2016 at 1:47 am

    Mainly Christmas because I love the seasonal fabrics and have collected them for years …and still do.

    Reply
  114. CTPQ says

    February 12, 2019 at 3:58 pm

    Christmas and Thanksgiving. Love all the seasonal fabrics.

    Reply
  115. Amber says

    February 12, 2019 at 7:42 pm

    I just recently started to sew and will most likely sew more for spring

    Reply

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