More fun more tartans to choose from!

**Off kilt-er dude** · 28th May 12, 04:07 PM

On a visit with my parents I got a hold of my moms geniology research and come to find out I have clans McDonald, Spouse, Stuart, Macewan all on my Scottish side but those aren't all of them. Now to put this info in generalized topic, well I know there are a few different tartans for my family availabl..... Ok so where I'm with this is does anyone know where the lamen can purchase quality tartan at an affordable price without having to pay through the nose?!

**Mikilt** · 28th May 12, 05:31 PM

I am a tad confused. Are you wanting to purchase lengths of tartan to be made into something later? Or are you looking for items like a kilt in one of your family tartans? In either case, I'd recommend starting with those who advertise here on X marks. USA kilts and Scotweb are great places to start.

**Off kilt-er dude** · 28th May 12, 10:13 PM

Lol ill make my own things I just want the length of tartan, and thanks for the places to start!

**usonian** · 29th May 12, 06:06 AM

Marton Mills is the most inexpensive source I know of for wool tartan fabric. (I'm sure someone will chime in if there is another!) They don't have an online shop, but you can contact them to request a price sheet and then place an order directly. Overseas shipping is pretty expensive, but even factoring in that cost the price per yard works out to less than any domestic merchant I've come across. They also have poly viscose fabric.

From other threads I've read here, people occasionally find inexpensive poly viscose in common tartans like Black Watch or Red Stewart in local fabric stores, but it's hit or miss.

**Riverkilt** · 29th May 12, 07:03 AM

Good luck making a decision on which of the dozens of Macdonald tartans to pick....at least you're likely to find one you like.

**HaggisMacJedi** · 6th June 12, 08:47 PM

And also keep in mind that you may have a sentimental attraction to tartans that "belong"

to a specific clan or family, but choose any tartan (ANY) that you think looks great and go with that. Don't feel chained down because of "official" tartans.

**Off kilt-er dude** · 6th June 12, 10:13 PM

I plan on getting some of my official tartans but I am attracted to tartan in any color especially ones that are bright!

**MacGumerait** · 6th June 12, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by Off kilt-er dude

I plan on getting some of my official tartans but I am attracted to tartan in any color especially ones that are bright!

You might try these folks http://www.dcdalgliesh.co.uk/ , D.C. Dalgliesh is home based out of Scotland but they also have a mill in North America which might be beneficial to you on the cost factor . They have been around for a long time and are one of the few mills that can still do a custom weave tartan if needed .

I understand from your posts that you are not necessarily looking for a custom tartan , just thought I would mention it as they are one of the few that can still do it the old fashion way if needed . From my understanding they are also reasonable on pricing .

Regards , Mike

**Off kilt-er dude** · 6th June 12, 11:14 PM

Lol thanks Mike,
I'll take a look at their stuff, I'm just starting to figure out a weaving loom I have so maybe I'll be able toile a kilt from scratch one of these days! Lol I've made four Frankensteins monsters already and am finishing up my fifth in a self color kilt but am going modern with the closure buckles by using mini seatbelt buckles! I'll deff take a picture when it's finished!!

**MacGumerait** · 7th June 12, 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by Off kilt-er dude

Lol thanks Mike,
I'll take a look at their stuff, I'm just starting to figure out a weaving loom I have so maybe I'll be able toile a kilt from scratch one of these days! Lol I've made four Frankensteins monsters already and am finishing up my fifth in a self color kilt but am going modern with the closure buckles by using mini seatbelt buckles! I'll deff take a picture when it's finished!!

Wow ! If you are experimenting with a weaving loom , you have my respect . I come from from an engineering background and the weaving loom blows my mind , I undertsand the mechanics , just can't imagine doing it .

I have a friend that can make a true kilt and that also blows my mind as I have no patience for sewing ( this admiriation goes out to all you kilt makers out there ) let alone someone willing to attack the loom !

Best of luck and best to ya ! Mike