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Clan/Family tartan
MacDonald Dress Weathered Tartan
MacDonald Dress Weathered is linked for heritage context to the registered MacDonald Dress tartan. Explore the official record, colours and repeating pattern.
How much fabric do I need?
Traditional kiltabout 8 yards
Casual kiltabout 4 yards
Typical amounts; they depend on waist size and the sett. Ordering a kilt from us? The cloth is included.
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Tartan heritage
The story of MacDonald Dress Weathered
This Finder entry is a catalogue colourway linked for heritage context to the official Register entry MacDonald Dress, recorded in the Clan/Family category. The public record does not name an individual designer. It gives a design date of 1 January 1880. The design was documented before the present Scottish Register of Tartans was launched.
From the register
Design notes
The Register gives a design date of 1 January 1880 for MacDonald Dress.
Registration details
The Register states that MacDonald Dress was recorded before the present Register was launched.
About this record match
The official record supports the underlying named tartan. It does not by itself confirm that the MacDonald Dress Weathered catalogue colourway uses the identical registered threadcount or colour treatment.
The people, places and communities connected with this tartan, drawn from historical sources.
MacDonald
The Scottish Register records MacDonald Dress in the Clan/Family category under scottish tartans authority reference 1997.
The official record supports the underlying named tartan. It does not by itself confirm that the MacDonald Dress Weathered catalogue colourway uses the identical registered threadcount or colour treatment.
Broad red bands anchor the sett. Finer white and brown lines cross through them, adding rhythm, contrast and definition to the repeating pattern.
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The red tones form the foundation, while white and brown sharpen the design. Repeated across the horizontal and vertical, these lines build the balanced check that gives the tartan its character.
Colour swatches show broad colour families and may differ from the exact woven shade.
Scotland Heritage visualisation
See the MacDonald Dress Weathered tartan in context.
From the cutting table to the finished kilt. These are digital illustrations made from the catalogue swatch.
As a kiltSee how the sett falls across the apron and into the pleats.
On a sporranThe tartan set into the front panel of a day sporran.
As Highland flashesA small touch of the tartan at the kilt hose.
On the cutting tableThe cloth laid flat, ready to be measured and cut for your project.
The full settThe complete repeat of the pattern, so you can judge its scale and balance.
In the roomHow the colours read at a distance, for upholstery, drapes and soft furnishings.
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Fabric & ordering
Bring MacDonald Dress Weathered to your next project
Choose fabric by the yard, or order a made-to-measure kilt in this tartan. Review your options and total before adding to your bag.
Who can wear the MacDonald Dress Weathered tartan?
Clan and family tartans are traditionally worn by members and supporters of that name, and district tartans by people with a connection to the place. Many designs are also worn simply for their appearance. Some designs have recorded restrictions or permission requirements, so check the tartan record or ask us before ordering if you are unsure.
How much fabric do I need for a kilt?
A traditional kilt typically uses around 8 yards of cloth and a casual kilt around 4 yards, depending on your waist and the sett. If you order a kilt from us, the cloth is included, so there is no need to buy fabric separately.
How long will my order take?
Tartan fabric, and kilts or accessories made from non-stock tartan, usually ship within 15–20 days. Made-to-measure items start production once your measurements and details are complete. These are estimates, not guaranteed dates.
How much does delivery cost?
Standard US shipping is $25 when the merchandise subtotal after discounts is $500 or less, and free when that subtotal is above $500. Tax and shipping are excluded from the threshold. Charges for other destinations are shown at checkout. Import duties and taxes are separate unless included in your checkout total.
Can I return fabric or a kilt?
Standard, non-personalised items can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Fabric cut to your length and made-to-measure kilts are made to your specification, so change-of-mind returns are not normally available. Faulty or incorrect items are always covered.
Will the colours match what I see on screen?
Screens show colours differently, and our swatches show broad colour families. If an exact shade matters, ask us before ordering and we will help you check.
I need it for a wedding or a set date. Can you help?
Yes. Contact us before ordering and we will advise whether your date looks achievable. An enquiry does not guarantee a date unless we confirm it in writing.
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