What is a normal size for napkins? Do you measure before you hem or after you hem? Thanks DeVon

I do cut my sqs 18" and then do a rolled edge on all 4 sides, so it's a little bit smaller than the 18", but not much. That is a good sized napkin.

I'm glad to know this answer too! Thanks for asking it, and thanks for the answers! Flowers all around

Thanks for asking this question!
Hugs Dawn

thanks for the question, i took some fabric out last night to make napkins. hugs Toni lee

A good size dinner napkin is 18 inches, after the hem (or serge). I have a friend who likes to make hers a very generous 20"!! Some store bought ones are 16".

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by devon 27 Feb 2011

Thanks that was what I was thinking but wanted to make sure.