Materials:
1 yard 100% natural fiber fabric (linen, cotton, bamboo, hemp...)
Scissors
Iron and ironing board
Sewing machine or needle & thread
First wash and dry your fabric to remove any sizing and account for any shrinkage. Once removed from the drier, use a warm iron to press out any wrinkles. Cut or rip the fabric along the grain into 12 x 12-inch squares. I chose to leave the edges raw, but you could also easily create a folded hem if you wanted your napkins to look more polished.
Using your sewing machine (or a needle and thread), sew a straight stitch 1/4-inch in from the edge along all sides, pivoting the needle so the stitching does not run off the edge. When you arrive back where you started, tie off or back-stitch to secure the ends. Repeat with each napkin until you have a set.
These are so simple and quick to make, I can almost guarantee you'll want to make a few different sets for different times of year and different occasions. Try using heavier-weight fabric to take the place of paper towels, too.
