Give a place setting a tidy appearance with a simple fold that holds cutlery without extra decorative accessories. Gather a clean square cloth napkin, a flat surface, and clean utensils.
Set it up
Lay the napkin flat, fold it in half, and fold it again into a square with the loose corners facing you.
Put the idea to work
Turn the top layer diagonally downward, flip the square over, and fold the side edges inward to form a pocket.
Finish and keep it useful
Turn the napkin face up and slide the utensils into the pocket while keeping the eating ends easy to grasp. Avoid wrapping utensils so tightly that a guest must dismantle the whole setting to pick up a fork.
How much space does your folded napkin need to hold utensils comfortably?
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