Susan Boyle to create own tartan?

Susan Boyle is reportedly hoping to create her own tartan.

The Daily Star claims that the singer wants to be involved in creating the design for use in her clothing range and on other merchandise.

Boyle is allegedly also planning to register the design with the Scottish Register of Tartans, although there is already a Boyle tartan on the list.

"We aim to repackage Susan completely," a source said. "It will be Susan herself driving the design team, so fans are guaranteed a personal touch that will transform souvenirs into something special. She hopes to create merchandise that combines traditional quality with a hip, modern look. People already love her debut album - now they're going to love her chic tartan image."

Meanwhile, Gordon Drummond, who owns a tartan shop in the US, said: "In the case of the Boyle clan, there is a Boyle Personal pattern which is predominantly blue and green, although some Boyles prefer wearing Galloway Red. Either way, this might actually work in Susan's favour as her designers will be able to start from scratch and create a Susan Boyle tartan.

"It wouldn't be strictly historically accurate, but who cares? She'll turn herself into a brand that most performers would die for and no fan could possibly fail to recognise."

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