Royal Gentlemen Tarten - Polyviscose Dress Fabric

Royal Gentlemen Tartan is a sophisticated polyviscose dressmaking fabric that effortlessly combines style and comfort. This rich tartan features a classic pattern with a lovely royal blue and black design invoking tradition and elegance. The blend of polyester and viscose ensures a soft handle while providing durability and a beautiful drape, making it ideal for a variety of garments.

Perfect for tailored pieces, this fabric is an excellent choice for creating suits, blazers, skirts, and trousers that exude refinement. The weight of the fabric allows for ease of movement, while its unique texture adds a touch of luxury to any design. Whether you're dressing for a formal occasion or seeking a stylish addition to your wardrobe, this tartan fabric brings a timeless charm that never goes out of style.

Made for tailoring

This is a good fabric for pieces that need to hold a line:

• Suits and blazers: a tartan jacket with matching trousers makes a strong statement
• Waistcoats: a classic way to wear a tartan with a plain shirt
• Trousers: straight-leg and tapered styles, for menswear and womenswear
• Skirts: pleated, A-line and pencil skirts
• Dresses: pinafores and structured day dresses

The wide width leaves plenty of room to cut, which helps when you’re laying out a check, and with long trouser legs and pleated skirts.

For a formal occasion, or just a smart one

Dress it up for a wedding, a dinner or a festive party with a crisp white shirt. For everyday wear, team it with a plain jumper or a denim shirt. Tartan is a favourite in the autumn and winter months, and it’s a classic for Christmas.

Matching a tartan

Buy a little extra fabric for matching, usually 10 to 15%, and more for large repeats. Plan the layout before you cut, and decide which stripe sits at the centre of each piece.

Sewing tips

• Wash gently before cutting, to check how it behaves
• Cut single layer, and match the check at the side seams and centre fronts
• Choose a universal needle and a medium stitch length
• Neaten seams to stop fraying, with French seams, an overlocker, a zigzag stitch or bias binding
• Lining jackets and skirts gives a clean finish and helps them hang well
• Press on a medium heat, on the reverse, with a pressing cloth, and test on a scrap first

• Width: 150cm/60" (approx)
• Composition: 55% Polyester, 45% Viscose
• Fabric Type: Poly viscose tartan
• Colour: Blue (royal blue and black)

✔Machine washable at 30°C, on a gentle cycle
✔Wash inside out with similar dark colours
✔Do not use bleach
✔Do not tumble dry
✔Dry flat or line dry
✔Iron on a medium heat, on the reverse
✔Dry cleaning is recommended for tailored jackets and suits
✔Always test a small sample first to check your preferred washing method