Patterns for Ladies Tartan Outfit?

[sydnie7]

There's a "lasses wear" thread that might give you some ideas. While some commercial dress patterns are clearly not suitable for tartan (too many seams to match, etc.), there are many that would look great in your clan's fabric. I think it's more a matter of selecting a style that is complimentary to the specific wearer, then finding a pattern that lends itself to being made in tartan.

Have a look through here to get started.

[The Wizard of BC]

Linda Clifford's site has these photos of a really nice arasaid outfit.

The nice thing about this is that it is totally versatile. The dress can be made from light or heavy fabric as the weather dictates.
The bodice can be worn or left off.
And the Tartan overplaid can be of any Tartan or fabric you like.

On a chilly morning or drizziy day the plaid can be worn over the shoulders or even over the head.



During the warmer part of the day drop the plaid. If the ends of the plaid are sort of twisted and tucked into the belt it will form a huge pocket in the back for storing all the goodies she buys at the vendors tents.



Check out the patterns at ww.folkwear.com for some nice ideas.

[Deil the Yin]

Linda Clifford's site has these photos of a really nice arasaid outfit...

Check out the patterns at ww.folkwear.com for some nice ideas.

Much too "period" for our liking, but thanks for the input.