Vintage Tartan Plaid Fabric

Vintage | 1970s | Tartan Plaid | Wool Blend Fabric

This exceptional Vintage Tartan Plaid Fabric represents the quintessential style of 1970s fashion, featuring an authentic tartan pattern in sophisticated denim blue, brick red, and black that captures the essence of disco era elegance. With its generous three-yard length and 45-inch width, this new old stock wool blend fabric offers fashion enthusiasts and vintage clothing makers an extraordinary opportunity to create authentic period garments including leisure suits, jackets, pants, and skirts. The medium-weight construction and premium American craftsmanship make this collectible textile perfect for recreating the iconic looks that defined the groovy seventies fashion movement.

• Era: 1970s
• Pattern: Traditional tartan plaid
• Color: Denim blue, brick red, and black
• Material: Wool blend
• Condition: New Old Stock, unused
• Quantity: Three yards, 45-inch width
• Weight: 3 pounds
• Care Instructions: Dry cleaning recommended
• Manufacturing Origin: United States

Key Features

This remarkable tartan plaid fabric showcases authentic 1970s design elements with a classic Scottish-inspired pattern rendered in sophisticated denim blue, rich brick red, and deep black that creates striking visual contrast. The premium wool blend construction provides excellent drape and durability while maintaining the medium weight ideal for structured garments like blazers and pants. The generous three-yard length and standard 45-inch width offer ample material for complete garment construction, while the new old stock condition ensures original texture and color vibrancy. The traditional tartan weave demonstrates superior American textile craftsmanship that collectors and fashion historians highly value.

Perfect for

Fashion designers and vintage clothing enthusiasts seeking authentic 1970s fabrics for creating period-accurate leisure suits, blazers, and disco-era garments. Costume designers working on theatrical productions or film projects set in the seventies will appreciate this genuine vintage textile for achieving historical authenticity. Home sewers and quilters interested in incorporating retro plaid elements into their projects can utilize this fabric for unique accent pieces and vintage-inspired creations. The substantial yardage makes it suitable for complete garment construction while the collectible nature appeals to textile historians and vintage fabric collectors seeking genuine American-made period pieces.

Condition Details

This Vintage Tartan Plaid Fabric is in exceptional new old stock condition, having been carefully stored and never used since its original 1970s production. The wool blend maintains its original texture and vibrant colors with no fading, staining, or wear. All tartan plaid lines are crisp and clearly defined, with no signs of age-related deterioration or fabric breakdown. The substantial 3-pound weight indicates the quality and density of the wool blend weave, while the generous three-yard length provides excellent value for garment makers seeking authentic seventies textiles without concerns about matching dye lots or pattern variations.