These D-ring ribbon napkin rings are so quick to make, I did six in under 10 minutes. The great thing about these there napkin rings is the unlimited possibilities you can create. There are so many designs, patterns and colors in ribbon, you could easily make these for every holiday and event of the year.
I choose blue and white ribbon to use for my 4th of July table with red cloth napkins, but the blue and white looks very classic and clean with white napkins. They would also look great with a mint green napkin or they would really pop with a bright orange. These D-ring ribbon napkin rings are inexpensive and quick to make but why not make ones that you can use for a variety of events and color schemes.
No sewing required
Probably the best way to make these napkin rings is to sew the D-rings in the ribbon but I will look for any reason not to have to pull out my sewing machine or a needle and thread. I don’t really hate sewing but pulling it out, I find painful, because I don’t have a place to keep it set up. My solution to no sewing is liquid stitch. In case you have never hear of it, it is basically glue for fabric and can be found any place sewing supplies are sold. Sewing these together will make really strong napkin rings but I really think the liquid stitch is adequate, napkin rings generally don’t undergo heavy wear and tear.
Supplies
- 1-1/2″ width ribbon (1 yd makes 4 napkin rings)
- 1-1/2″ metal d-rings (2 for each napkin)
- pinking sheers or sharp fabric scissors
- Liquid stitch
- ruler
cut the ribbon
Cut your ribbon into 9 inch pieces using pinking sheers . If you don’t have pinking sheers sharp scissors will work too but you may want to finish one end with either an angled or v-shaped cut to give a finished look.
hem the d-rings into the ribbon
On one end fold over the ribbon about one inch to create a hem for the D-rings. Thread the the two D-rings into the crease of the ribbon along the straight edge. Apply Liquid Stitch to the inside of the hem and press down. Let dry
pull ribbon through d-rings
These napkin rings work just like a belt with D-rings but in case you’ve never worn one. Start with the inside of the ribbon facing up so you see the seam and the D-rings on the right side. Bring the D-rings to meet the other end and pull the end through both D-rings, The loose end will know be on the right side and the D-rings are in the middle,. Take the loose end back to the left, by going over the first D-ring and under the second one. The loose end will be on the left side again. Pull the end to the desired tightness and adjust the ribbon to straighten out.
Please share your D-ring napkin rings on Instagram and tag me @SweetLaneEvents so I can see your beautiful napkin rings. If you have questions please don’t hesitate to leave your questions in the comment section.