With a plethora of weddings on your calendar along with a stack of bills to pay, you may be scrambling for inexpensive wedding gift ideas. Instead of searching for a gift with a lower price point, why not try making a gift for the newlyweds? These monogram napkins are a great idea for a couple starting a new life together as they embark on a unification of their lives and names. A homemade gift will not only save your bank account, but the time and effort you spent will give the gift special, sentimental value. This easy-to-make, heartfelt gift is the perfect addition to any new home as the bride and groom can always pull out their napkins and remember their special day.

You’ll Need:

Linen Fabric

Thread

Needle or Sewing Machine

Iron-on paper (available at craft or office supply stores)

Iron Monogram

Scissors

1. Measure and cut out a square of linen fabric to your desired napkin size. Fold the napkin in half, corner to corner and trim the edges to be sure it is a perfect square.

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2. Measure a quarter inch fold on all four sides and stitch down to create a seam for the napkin.

3. Upload the monogram image onto your computer and print out the image on iron-on paper.

4. Carefully following the instructions for the iron-on paper, iron the monogram image onto the napkin to complete the project!

I recommend making at least eight, and if you can twelve, napkins. You can never have too many napkins!

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