Setting a festive table is a delicate process that requires careful design of the nuances. Not all housewives know that they need to surprise guests not only with dishes, but also by creating a competent background. This is why folding your placemat correctly is so important. Beautiful and high-quality accessories will become a real “highlight” of the gala buffet table.
How to fold placemats?
Girls who do needlework know exactly what can add personality and extra style to a dining table for a holiday or celebration. Candles, flowers and other decorative elements, of course, brighten up the atmosphere well. However, do not forget about such an important and integral attribute of the table as a napkin.
Important! It is not necessary to purchase an expensive set of thick tablecloth and fabric napkins. You can adequately decorate your table with paper attributes.
Serving features
A napkin is an important attribute of any holiday table. Do not forget about this and neglect the high-quality equipment of the buffet table.To wow your guests, just take a little time to learn how to fold a placemat in an elegant way.
Important! The napkin is designed to protect clothes from pieces of food. Today, this decorative element is not only functional, but is also considered an indispensable decoration.
According to etiquette, when decorating a buffet table with textile napkins, you need to adhere to certain rules:
- it is considered to protect the guest's knees;
- when leaving the table for a while, it is better to hang it on the back of your own chair or carefully place it near the plate;
- You can unwrap a beautifully draped decorative detail only after serving the dish on the table.
Do not actively gesture or wipe your mouth with it too thoroughly. This is contrary to the rules of etiquette and decent behavior at the table.
Fabric or paper?
When setting up a buffet table in their own home, housewives often wonder what accessories to use – textile or paper. There is no clear framework on this issue.
Of course, fabric ones always look impressive and expensive. A self-respecting housewife always has a “festive” set of tablecloths with matching napkins in stock. However It doesn’t matter if such a set is not available. It is enough to purchase large and thick paper products suitable for the occasion.
How to beautifully fold napkins for cutlery with your own hands?
When we come to a popular restaurant, we are often surprised by the beauty that the waiters have created in a still empty plate. Textile, well-starched napkins look like works of art.
Important! At home, you can easily repeat the feats of experienced waiters and surprise your guests with premium table decoration.
Step by step guide
A simple and most attractive way is an original envelope for devices. This will require very little time and little skills. Even a novice in decor can cope with the design.
The sequence of actions is as follows:
- the fabric is folded into a square, leaving open cuts to the right and up;
- bend the first layer of the napkin to the bottom left corner to the end;
- bend the next layer in the same way as the first, but leaving it a little higher, tuck it inside;
- manipulations are repeated with all remaining layers except the last one;
- turn the napkin over and bend it to the left by a third;
- then we also turn it a third on the right.
After this, you can turn the resulting “envelope” over and place it on a plate and add the prepared cutlery. This method is suitable for both textile and paper accessories.
Original ideas
If you don’t have time to spend a long time decorating and folding textile fabric, you can purchase special clips. With their help, the accessory can be quickly prepared for serving. This is relevant when you need to serve a celebration in a short time for a large number of guests.
Some bars and restaurants offer special forms in which to place cutlery. An original basket, canvas bag or felt divider for each device are excellent options. Similar decorations can be purchased for a home party.
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