SCARLET HIGHLAND – RED POLYVISCOSE TARTAN FABRIC – 144cm WIDE

A striking classic-style polyviscose tartan fabric featuring a rich scarlet red base crossed with bold black, crisp white and fine yellow lines.

Scarlet Highland has that instantly recognisable traditional tartan look, with a strong red colour palette and contrasting woven check design. The combination of bold colour and classic styling makes this a wonderfully versatile fabric for dressmaking, costumes, accessories and seasonal sewing projects.

The polyviscose construction offers a softer handle and comfortable drape while still retaining enough body to showcase the tartan pattern beautifully.

At approximately 184gsm, this medium weight fabric is a fantastic choice for skirts, dresses, pinafores, trousers and a wide variety of creative sewing projects.

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Fabric Details

Construction: Woven Polyviscose Tartan Fabric
Width: approx. 144cm / 57 inches
Handle: Soft smooth woven handle
Drape: Soft drape with gentle body
Stretch: None
Composition: Polyviscose
Design: Scarlet Highland Tartan
Designer: Unknown
Collection: Tartan Fabrics
Manufacturer: Unknown

Colourways:

• Scarlet Red Tartan

Estimated GSM: approx. 184gsm – MEDIUM WEIGHT

From our weight guide:

Fabrics in this weight range offer a useful balance of body and drape, making them ideal for dresses, skirts, pinafores, trousers, waistcoats, accessories and many everyday dressmaking projects.

Sold as: 1 metre piece

If more than one piece is ordered, fabric will be supplied as a continuous length wherever possible.

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See It In Motion

We've added photos and video clips from our live sale so you can see the colours, tartan pattern, drape and fabric movement in real lighting.

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Suggested Uses

• Skirts
• Pleated skirts
• Kilts and kilt-inspired projects
• Dresses
• Pinafore dresses
• Trousers
• Shorts
• Waistcoats
• Lightweight jackets
• Overshirts
• Children's clothing
• School-style sewing projects
• Costumes
• Stagewear
• Christmas sewing
• Bags
• Tote bags
• Scarves
• Hair accessories
• Bows
• Craft projects
• Seasonal decorations

The classic red tartan design and versatile medium weight polyviscose construction make this fabric a brilliant choice for both traditional-inspired and contemporary sewing projects.

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Sewing & Care Notes

• Pre-wash before sewing
• Machine wash at 30°C
• Cool to medium iron
• Universal sewing needle recommended
• Suitable for confident beginners
• Pattern matching may require additional fabric
• Pin or clip carefully to keep tartan lines aligned
• Finish raw edges with an overlocker or zigzag stitch
• Press seams as you sew for a neat finish

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New To Polyviscose Tartan?

Polyviscose tartan is a woven fabric made using a blend of polyester and viscose fibres.

It combines the practical durability of polyester with the softer handle and drape associated with viscose, creating a versatile tartan fabric that is comfortable to wear and easier to care for than many traditional wool tartans.

It is popular for skirts, dresses, trousers, costumes and accessories, and is a great way to achieve a classic tartan look without the weight or feel of wool.

Have a look at our Fabrics Explained page where we break down fabric types and weights in plain English.

 

Collections

Tartan Fabrics, Polyviscose Fabrics, Dressmaking Fabrics, Check Fabrics, Red Fabrics, Seasonal Fabrics, Christmas Fabrics, VIP Early Access