How to Fold napkins into Fleur-de-Lis shapes

Give your dining room table an elegant touch by folding napkins like fleur-de-lis. Learn the art of napkin folding, perfect for entertaining guests!

You Will Need

* A cloth napkin

* An iron

* Starch

* A wine glass or napkin ring

Step 1: Starch the napkin

Iron the napkin with starch.

Step 2: Fold diagonally

Fold the napkin in half diagonally so that you have an upside-down triangle.



Step 3: Raise tip

Bring the bottom point up so the tip is about an inch over the edge.



Step 4: Fold accordion-style

Fold the napkin from one end to the other, accordion-style.

Step 5: Insert in glass

Insert the bottom into a wine glass or a napkin ring.



Fact

In the Middle Ages, diners often used a piece of bread to wipe their hands and mouths.