Tartan ID please??

[SoulFyre777]

Hello all!
I have a favour to ask... I just found a wool blend on the clearance table at Hancock Fabrics that looks similar to the Morag tartan but not exactly... I bought it as a test run for a DIY traditional kilt but I was hoping I could name the tartan (that is IF it's even a REAL tartan). The first picture is the Morag and the second is my "tartan"... Any help would be MUCH appreciated! Thank you very much!!
-Adam

[Daibhidh O'Baoighill]

All I'm seeing is a red X where the 2nd pic should be.

[SoulFyre777]

D'oh!

Try that one...

[ForresterModern]

Don't think it is Morag----not black stripes anywhere and there is a tan stripe in the middle of what should be solid blue in the Morag.

This is a job for "Super-Matt"! Faster than a speeding needle and thread, more stronger than a rapier double weaving machine, shinier than brand new Lochcarron 16 oz tartan. It's "Super-Matt"! Sorry , he must be having trouble finding a phone booth, what with cell phones all the rage you know. But I am sure he will be along shortly.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Fashion design, not a named tartan... sorry!

[ChattanCat]

I agree with Matt. It also looks like a tabby weave. Tartans are usually a twill weave, the thread carries over two threads. A tabby weave carries over only one thread.

[Carolina Kiltman]

I agree with Matt. It also looks like a tabby weave. Tartans are usually a twill weave, the thread carries over two threads. A tabby weave carries over only one thread.

a bit of clarification here. Yes, Kilt tartan is usually a twill weave, but I have seen some old ones (pre 1775) which were tabby weave. Also the lighter weight tartan used for sashes and neck ties is often (but not always) a tabby weave.

[SoulFyre777]

Soooo...... fashion tartan....... as in "I'll make fun of you if you make a kilt out of it" or more of a "name your own and have fun with your first run DIY kilt" thing??? My social integrity is on the line here!! lol

Thanks for your help all!
-Adam

[pastorsteve]

I'm no expert but the naming of a tartan is not arbitrary and not really up to the wearer. It's either a tartan - in which case it's registered and named- Or it's a "fashion plaid" and not a tartan. In either case, in my humble opinion, it's not really to be named. If you would like a tartan there are hundreds to choose from.

[BruceBC]

All I can say is that it looks nice, go for it.... and have fun.