Personalised Party Napkins with a Clever Embroidery Hack
Perfect for beginners or those who’ve never tried embroidery before, this glue-gun hack keeps your stitching on track — no fancy tools or skills needed!
Planning a girls’ tea party and want to make it extra special? These embroidered initial napkins are such a lovely detail — perfect for place settings or as keepsake favours. The best part? They’re easier to make than they look, thanks to a clever little hack using a hot glue gun!
What You’ll Need:
- Plain fabric napkins (we used scalloped ones with yellow edging)
- Embroidery thread in your colour of choice
- Embroidery needle
- A hot glue gun
- Pencil or disappearing fabric marker
How To:
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Sketch Your Initial
Lightly draw the initial onto the fabric using a pencil or fabric marker. Keep it simple and elegant — script letters work beautifully. -
Trace with Hot Glue
Carefully trace over the letter with your hot glue gun. This forms a raised outline that makes the embroidery easier and gives a gorgeous 3D finish. Let the glue set for a few minutes. -
Start Stitching
Thread your needle with embroidery floss (we used 3 strands for a plush effect) and start stitching over the glue outline. A satin stitch or split stitch works really well here. - Admire Your Work! Once finished, you’ll have a beautifully raised, textured initial that adds a personalised and handmade touch to your party table.
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Repeat for each guest’s initial
Choose colours that match your theme — soft pastels, candy tones, or floral shades work especially well for spring or garden party vibes.
Perfect for:
- Tea parties
- Birthday place settings
- Handmade party bag favours
- Keepsake gifts from the day
These napkins make each guest feel extra special — and they’re surprisingly easy to make, even for beginners. Plus, the glue trick helps keep your shape perfect as you stitch!
Why We Love It:
- Totally beginner-friendly
- No hoops or patterns needed
- Doubles as a keepsake gift
- Adds a charming handmade feel to any celebration
Bonus Tip:
You can also use this hack for other party items — like personalised bunting, mini tote bags, or fabric place cards!
Make every guest feel extra special with a handmade napkin just for them. It’s the little details like these that turn a sweet celebration into a magical memory.