Lochcarron Tartan DIY Crafts

Over the festive season, we sent our Lochcarron tartan fabric to a variety of talented bloggers in the UK. They carefully crafted teddy bears, Christmas decorations, tablet sleeves, handbags, and cushions!

We can’t help but feel inspired by these creative gems and we hope you will be too. Scroll down to find a few innovative ways our tartan was used:

Tartan Patchwork bear from Grin & Bear

Grin & Bear is a handmade toy company based in London, with a finesse for luxury teddy bears. They used 15 wool squares of Lochcarron tartan varieties to birth our very own beautiful patchwork bear that spent time in our Lochcarron Weavers Shop in Scotland.

Source: Grin & Bear on Instagram

For a taste of Scotland in your own patchwork bear, you can order your very own customised teddy bear using your tartan of choice in our tartan finder. A teddy made with your clan family tartan is the perfect gift idea!

Tartan Tablet Sleeve by Blush Crafts

If you’re after a fancy protective sleeve for your tablet, look no further - Vicky from Blush Crafts has also used the Lochcarron Culloden Ancient Light Weight tartan to make her very own.

We can’t think of a better way to carry and store a tablet!

Tartan Teddy & Cushion by Dainty Dress Diaries

Catherine from Dainty Dress Diaries used the Fraser red weathered light weight tartan to make this gorgeous teddy for her nephew for Christmas.

“The fabric was a dream to use. It felt smooth, it didn't fray at the seams like other heavier fabrics I had used.”

She also made a 16” cushion to add an extra festive feel to her bedroom.

Tartan Bags by Tartan Girl’s Wardrobe

Jenny from Tartan Girl’s Wardrobe skillfully crafted two carry bags using our Maple Leaf Tartan.

These bags are a beautiful accessory in a colourway that will match every season.

Jenny makes bespoke bags, purses, and cases and is happy to create an item in your tartan of choice. Simply browse our tartan finder and send her an email on tartanbags@free.fr

Tartan Christmas Decorations by Blush Crafts

Christmas Tree Decorations

Vicky of Blush Crafts has used our Culloden Ancient Light Weight tartan to make a simple, step-by-step guide on crafting the perfect Christmas tree decorations.

It takes four simple steps. As Vicky describes on her website, simply:

“1. First make a triangular template from card, lay it on your fabric and cut out two triangles.

2. Place one on top of the other and pin in place trapping a short piece of ribbon at the top for a hanger.

3. Stitch/stick together leaving a small opening to put in the stuffing and cinnamon stick. Cut back the seam allowance with pinking shears.

4. Place a small amount of stuffing and a cinnamon stick inside and stitch up the opening.”

Vicky suggests if you don’t have a sewing machine, you can stitch these beauties by hand or use fabric club or hemming tape.

The great thing about this tutorial is you can choose whichever tartan you like to make these decorations. A must-make for decorating your Christmas tree!

Tartan Bauble Decorations

Vicky also used the same tartan to a create quick and easy DIY baubles for her Christmas Tree.

As described on her website, simply:

“1. Cut 2 cm wide strips of fabric. Preferably cut diagonally across the bias of the fabric to make them stretchy.

2. Then simply wrap the strips around a polystyrene foam ball until it's completely covered, securing each end of the strip with glue.

3. Make a hanger with a length of narrow ribbon pinned into the foam ball with a pin.”

Choose your tartan for your very own baubles using our tartan finder.

Too easy!