Like any dressmaker, I have been keeping a close eye on the catwalks for a sneak peak of the latest trends. Last season, it was all about monochromes, which as a result saw sales of our black and white dressmaking fabrics soar. For Autumn 2013/14 the rigid monochrome prints look set to give way to the softer prints of traditional tartan fabrics. Tartan, traditionally associated with the national dress of Scotland, is back and in a big way. The designer collections gracing the catwalks of Autumn 2013 have paved the way for skirts, tops and dresses in a range of checked designs to hit the shelves of high street stores. Our extensive range of tartan dressmaking fabrics will allow you to create a multitude of fashionable items with your own unique twist.
Not just for ladies dressmaking, our tartan fabrics are perfect for all of the family. This warm, durable fabric is perfect for creating mens shirts and are available in a variety of bold colours and patterns to ensure the whole family is fashionably dressed this season. All of our fashionable tartan fabrics are manufactured in the UK and are perfect for creating a range of on trend items.
Black Watch Tartan - named after the famous 42nd Royal Highland Regiment (The Black Watch) this is a particularly striking design with black separating the more dominant hues of blue and green, this is one of the more subtle and modern designs of tartan fabric we stock. This excellent quality fabric is ideal for any dressmaking project, particularly popular for men's shirts this design also looks effective when made into skirts and dresses.
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Black Watch Tartan is ideal for fashionable items such as dresses, skirts and trousers.[/caption]
Royal Stewart Tartan - this design of tartan is perhaps one of the most recognisable, associated with the Royal House of Stewart this striking design dates back as far as 1097 and is predominantly red interspersed with yellow and green lines to give this tartan its distinctive and instantly recognisable appearance. We stock the traditional Royal Stewart Tartan as well as the Large Royal Stewart Tartan, this is one of our most popular tartan designs for the manufacture of kilts and also looks particularly effective when fashioned into jackets and bags.
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Royal Stewart Tartan Fabric is ideal for fashionable items such as dresses, skirts and trousers.[/caption]
Lindsay Tartan - synonymous with the Lindsay Clan this is one of the two official tartans of the family who were of Norman descent. Predominantly purple, this design of tartan is eye-catching without being overly garish and looks particularly stunning when fashioned into skirts and trousers.
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Lindsay Tartan Fabric is ideal for fashionable items such as dresses, skirts and trousers.[/caption]
We also stock a variety of more modern checked designs in striking colours including pink and purple, our full range of tartan dressmaking fabrics is available to view online. Our tartan designs are versatile fabrics and are also particularly popular for home decor projects. Bring your living space up to date with cushion covers and throws made from this comfortable and hardwearing fabric.
As always we invite your to share your creations with us on our Facebook page.
Until next time!
Calico Laine
Black Watch Tartan is ideal for fashionable items such as dresses, skirts and trousers.[/caption]
Royal Stewart Tartan - this design of tartan is perhaps one of the most recognisable, associated with the Royal House of Stewart this striking design dates back as far as 1097 and is predominantly red interspersed with yellow and green lines to give this tartan its distinctive and instantly recognisable appearance. We stock the traditional Royal Stewart Tartan as well as the Large Royal Stewart Tartan, this is one of our most popular tartan designs for the manufacture of kilts and also looks particularly effective when fashioned into jackets and bags.
[caption id="attachment_5696" align="alignnone" width="250"] Royal Stewart Tartan Fabric is ideal for fashionable items such as dresses, skirts and trousers.[/caption]
Lindsay Tartan - synonymous with the Lindsay Clan this is one of the two official tartans of the family who were of Norman descent. Predominantly purple, this design of tartan is eye-catching without being overly garish and looks particularly stunning when fashioned into skirts and trousers.
[caption id="attachment_5697" align="alignnone" width="250"] Lindsay Tartan Fabric is ideal for fashionable items such as dresses, skirts and trousers.[/caption]
We also stock a variety of more modern checked designs in striking colours including pink and purple, our full range of tartan dressmaking fabrics is available to view online. Our tartan designs are versatile fabrics and are also particularly popular for home decor projects. Bring your living space up to date with cushion covers and throws made from this comfortable and hardwearing fabric.
As always we invite your to share your creations with us on our Facebook page.
Until next time!
Calico Laine