How to Sew a Mitered Corner

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut your fabric into 17-inch (43.18 cm) squares.

   Cut 4 squares.
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   Step 2: Turn each edge over 1/4 inch (.635 cm) and iron them down.

   , Open each edge. , Mark all the way to the edge of the fabric on all 4 corners. , This means you will cut the corner off below the point where the marks intersect at the 1/4-inch (2.54 cm) point. , Iron the fold down 1 more time.
   
   Repeat the process with each corner edge. , Press it down.
   
   Fold the remaining 3 sides down on all 3 first press lines and press them once again. , You should have mitered corners for your napkin. , Stitch carefully all the way around all 4 edges of your napkin.
   
   Clip the sewing thread.
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   Step 3: Fold each edge over another 1/4 inch (.635 cm) and press them down.

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   Step 4: Mark each folded edge at the corners

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   Step 5: using a marking pen.

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   Step 6: Cut the top off of each corner

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   Step 7: Begin each cut at the 1/2-inch (1.27 cm) mark you made.

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   Step 8: Fold the top corner edge down to the corner of the second fold line.

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   Step 9: Fold the side edge down

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    Step 10: using the first press line.

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    Step 11: Fold each side down on the second fold line and press each side one more time.

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    Step 12: Place your napkin under the needle of your sewing machine and lower the presser foot.

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