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Wool Tartan & Check
Wool tartan and check fabric offers classic woven patterns suited to coats, skirts, suits and structured garments. This collection includes traditional tartans alongside Prince of Wales checks, windowpane designs and heritage-style woven cloth.
These fabrics are available in a range of weights, from suiting through to heavier coating cloth, making them suitable for tailoring and winter dressmaking. If you are exploring other wool types or plain wool cloth, view our full range of Wool Fabrics for additional options including suiting, coating and boiled wool.
To see fabrics made from 100% wool, or cashmere/alpaca etc. only, select Yes under the 100% Yarn Content filter.
Woven in Italy by Loro Piana, this wool-suiting fabric has a navy/green check face and water-resistant membrane backing.
Regular price £22.00 p/mUnit price /UnavailableWoven in Italy, our ex-designer, deadstock superfine wool suiting fabric features a grey check, ideal for shirts.
Regular price £20.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable- Made in Italy
Tiny Tim Three
Woven in Italy, this fine shirt fabric features a small check made up of black & grey yarns. Made from 100% wool.
Regular price £20.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable 140cm wide, British wool blend lightweight coating in fudge brown with a wine and ivory check.
Regular price £18.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable150cm wide, British 100% wool tweed in plum and mustard marl with blue and beige overcheck.
Regular price £35.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable150cm wide, British 100% wool tweed in sage and mustard marl with blue and dark red overcheck.
Regular price £35.00 p/mUnit price /UnavailableItalian Deadstock Wool - Black Big Check
145cm wide, 90% wool, 10% cashmere check Italian coating fabric in black, grey and cream yarns.
Regular price £29.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable
Check A Check
Sold out165cm wide, 100% wool coating with a brushed finish and abstract design in shades of green, black and grey.
Regular price £14.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable150cm wide, superfine 100% wool fabric in a tiny houndstooth check of dark and pale grey.
Regular price £20.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable- Made in Italy
For All Seasons
157cm wide, wool suiting fabric in a grey, black, and beige check. Woven in Italy with a soft hand.
Regular price £30.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable - Made in Italy
Amore
Italian knitted jersey wool coating in a pale rust and oatmeal check.
Regular price £25.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable - + More colours
Sackcloth And Ashes - Navy
Our 158cm wide, lightweight navy wool suiting fabric is excellent for dressmaking, skirts, blouses, and shawls!
Regular price £20.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable Luxurious 150cm-wide wool suiting with a subtle Prince of Wales check; perfect for timeless suits and tailored garments.
Regular price £20.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable- + More colours
In All My Born Days - Mute
This Italian fine wool shirting fabric features a black, brown, light and dark pink check. A gorgeous ex designer cloth you may recognise from the high street.
Regular price £20.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable Italian wool melange coating, 135cm wide. Designer deadstock with subtle sparkle and rich mixed yarn texture.
Regular price £36.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable
Bonny - Lucy
Sold outStunning British made wool tweed in a pink, navy and beige check.
Regular price £29.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable
Wool Tartan - Muted - Red
Sold outMade in Britain from 100% wool, this tartan patterned fabric in red features shades of green and blue. Perfect for trousers, skirts, suits and kilts!
Regular price £29.00 p/mUnit price /UnavailableBritish wool flat tweed, 150cm wide in pale lilac-grey with dark overcheck for classic tailored jackets.
Regular price £29.00 p/mUnit price /UnavailableBritish wool flat tweed check, 150cm wide in rust, green and grey tones for classic country jackets.
Regular price £35.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable
Mini Sporting Check
Sold outLightweight wool sporting check, 158cm wide in brown, beige and black with fine white overcheck.
Regular price £29.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable- Made in Britain
Tartan - Muted Royal Stewart
Glorious 100% wool tartan fabric called Muted Royal stewart. A suiting weight so fabulous for trousers, skirts, jackets, suits & kilts.
Regular price £29.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable Glorious 100% wool tartan fabric called Muted Stewart. A suiting weight so fabulous for trousers, skirts, jackets, suits & kilts.
Regular price £29.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable
What is the difference between tartan and check?
Tartan is a traditional woven pattern made from intersecting coloured stripes that form a repeated sett. Check fabrics use a similar grid structure but are often simpler in design, such as Prince of Wales or windowpane patterns.
Is wool tartan suitable for dressmaking?
Yes. Wool tartan and check fabrics are commonly used for skirts, dresses, trousers and tailored jackets. Heavier weights are also suitable for coats.
What can I make with wool check fabric?
Wool checks work well for suiting, structured skirts, winter dresses and statement outerwear. The pattern definition makes them particularly suited to classic tailoring styles.
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