HOW TO: Napkin Folding - Waterfall Pleat

By Joanne O'Sullivan and Terry Taylor
Photo Credit: Keith Wright
Hey Girls, are you assigned to help mom set the table for Thursday's Thanksgiving Feast?
Well, here's a quick tip on napkin folding to give your table setting an elegant look!!!

Instructions:

Start with a napkin laid flat.

Bring the bottom long edge of the napkin up to the top edge to fold the napkin in half lengthwise.

Fold the left side over to the right.

Position the napkin in a diamond shape with the open points at the top.

Bring the first layer down to the bottom point.

Crease the fold.

Accordion-pleat the layer you just folded down to the crease line.

Fold the napkin in half to form a triangle.

Turn the napkin so the folded line is at the bottom.

Tuck the side points into each other in the back.

Stand the finished napkin on a plate, and fan the pleats outward.

and you're finished!!!

From: Victoria: The New Napkin Folding © 2006 Hearst Books - Buy the Book