Monogrammed Napkins

Monogrammed Napkins (Also find handtowels)

A monogram is a lovely way to personalize a handkerchief or napkin. Choose a font on your computer; embroider initials.

Tool and Materials
Pattern
Transfer paper
Vintage Napkin or handkerchief
Pencil
Embroidery hoop
Needle
Embroidery floss

Monogrammed Napkins How-To
1. Use a standard chain stitch to create the monogram. Choose a letter from a typography book or computer font menu.

2. Photocopy or print, adjusting size as needed; cut out. Place pattern on top of transfer paper (red shows best), and trace onto fabric with a pencil. Place fabric in an embroidery hoop, pulling taut.

3. Thread needle with embroidery floss and insert it through wrong side of fabric. Reinsert next to where needle just exited. Instead of completing the stitch, pull until you have a 1/16-inch loop. Bring needle back up through loop.

4. Continue linking the loops in this way until you've completed the letter. Sew multiple rows next to one another to fill in wider areas. Knot in back when you are finished.

First Published: February 2006