Then, fold it accordion-style into 1-inch pleats. Grasp the center of the napkin and fold it into a fan. Open one side of the fan, using doubled-sided tape to bind the two ends of the center pleat.

This fan fold looks elegant on any table, and while it looks a little complicated, rest assured that once you get the hang of it, you can do it in your sleep. Fold a large square napkin in half to ...

Insert the pinched end through the napkin ring, then fan out the loose edges to your heart’s content. This fold is perfect for buffets or self-serve gatherings. The envelope fold keeps utensils ...

Like most things that begin with “the art of,” the art of napkin folding is lost on even the most gracious modern hostesses. “But if you think napkin folds are only for cruise ships ...

At The Paradise Cafe (2417 E. South St., Orlando), a classic fan fold provides continuity in the napkins, which vary in color and design at each table. “It was the one we started with ...