11oz Wool Worsted Tartan
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11oz Pure Wool Tartan - Johnstone Ancient
Price is per HALF metre. 1 unit = 0.5metres. For 1.5metres, add 3 units.
All cut length orders are sent as one continuous length.
Order a sample of this fabric first to make sure it's exactly what you expect.
Specifications:
Weight: Light
GSM: 310 (11oz)
Composition: 100% Worsted Wool
Minimum Width: 150cm / 59inch
Length Pattern Repeat: 17.9cm / 7inch
Width Pattern Repeat: 16cm / 6.3inch
Manufactured in The UK
Colour:
Shades: A softened ancient palette featuring weathered teal blue and moss green as the dominant tones. These gentle, desaturated colours are balanced by charcoal black accents, while slim lines of soft gold and rust red bring warmth and subtle contrast. The overall effect is muted and harmonious, reflecting the naturally faded character typical of ancient tartan dyes.
Design: A traditional Johnstone sett arranged in alternating squares of blue and green, each bordered by fine black stripes that anchor the pattern. The grid is highlighted with narrow gold lines running horizontally and vertically, while touches of rust red appear sparingly to add depth and visual interest. The structure is even and symmetrical, producing a calm and measured layout across the cloth.
Overall: A gentle, heritage‑toned tartan with a distinctly natural feel. Johnstone Ancient blends softened blues and greens with understated warm accents, making it well suited for garments and accessories that evoke a traditional, time‑worn aesthetic. Its muted colours and balanced geometry provide a timeless, quietly dignified appearance.
Samples - Try before you buy
11oz Tartan Properties
Texture: A closely woven, all-wool worsted fabric with a versatile light weight. It offers the look and character of traditional wool while being softer and more comfortable against the skin.
Handle: A stable, closely woven fabric that is hard-wearing and made to last. Perfect for structured pleats and tailored details.
Drape: In addition to holding crisp details, this fabric drapes with a reassuring weight, ideal for bias cuts, flares, and flounced designs. The tartan sett can be cleverly used to create striking focal points in bespoke garments and creative pieces.
Ordering & Delivery Information
All orders for 11oz repeatable tartan will be dispatched within 7 days of you placing your order. If the lead time extends, we’ll make sure to keep you informed throughout with simple and transparent communication.
If you’re working to a tight deadline, get in touch. We are always happy to support you where possible.
Learn About The 11oz Range
🔴 Colourways ~ Explore 103 options
🔴 Samples ~ Try before you buy
🔴 Sewing ~ Working with Tartan
🔴 Laundering ~ Care guide
🔴 FAQs ~ Your questions answered
Scottish Kilt Sewing Pattern
A sewing pattern with instructions for creating a complete set of Scottish traditional attire, including pattern pieces for the jacket, men’s vest, women’s knitted vest, and knitted socks. The kilt, however, is made differently from the other garments.
A traditional kilt isn’t cut from pattern pieces but instead shaped and constructed directly from the tartan’s woven setts (the design woven into the fabric), this sewing pattern provides clear, detailed guidance on how to pleat and construct the kilt using the fabric itself.
The result is an authentic, beautifully structured kilt created the traditional way - guided by the weave, rather than paper templates.
Fabworks: A Legacy in Textiles
Fabworks is a family‑run business now in its fifth generation, led by two brothers and rooted firmly in Yorkshire, UK. With incredible access to the textile industry. We are situated in the heart of the heavy woollen district allowing us access to the best mills and textile manufacturing, with which we have built long standing relationships allowing us to continue our legacy within the textile industry.
