Design your own tartan
Pick a stripe, change its colour and width, then get a quote.
Start from a design
How it works
How to design your own tartan
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Choose a starting point
Begin with one of our designs, press Randomise, or paste a threadcount you already have.
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Shape the sett
Click a stripe in the sett bar to change its colour, and drag its edge or use the slider to set its width in threads.
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Check the woven look
The preview shows your tartan as 2/2 twill, the weave used for kilts, so you see how the colours mix where stripes cross.
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Share it or have it woven
Copy a link, download an image, or send the design straight to our team for a free, no-obligation quote.
Looking for an existing tartan instead? Search the Tartan Finder or send us a photo of a tartan to recreate.
Good to know
Tartan designer questions
Is the tartan designer free to use?
Yes. You can design, save and share as many tartans as you like. You only pay if you choose to have your design woven and made up after receiving your quote.
What is a sett and a threadcount?
The sett is the pattern of stripes that repeats across the cloth. A threadcount writes it down as colour codes and the number of threads in each stripe, for example G/24 K4 R8 Y/2, which is what a weaver needs to reproduce the tartan exactly.
What is the difference between mirrored and repeating?
Most tartans are mirrored (symmetrical): the stripes reflect at two pivot points, so the pattern reads the same in both directions. A repeating (asymmetrical) tartan runs the stripe sequence in one direction and then starts again.
How many colours can a tartan have?
Most traditional tartans use between two and six colours. Mills usually weave up to eight, so the designer warns you if you go beyond that.
Will the woven cloth look exactly like the screen?
Screens show colour differently, so the preview is a close guide rather than an exact match. We confirm the yarn colours with you before anything is woven.
How do I save my design?
Your design is stored in the page link. Use Copy link to keep it or send it to someone, and open the link at any time to carry on editing. You can also download an image with the threadcount.
Can I have my design made into a kilt?
Yes. Press Get a quote, choose a kilt, fabric, trews or accessories, and our team will reply by email with a personal quote. Nothing is woven until you approve it.
