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🎀✹ Marilyn Shorts: The Classiest Pair of Rookie Shorts You'll Ever Sew

Sew your first beautifully tailored shorts—with easy darts, invisible side zip, elegant style lines, and the iconic flair of the Marilyn Monroe era. Pattern link inside!

Author: Marjorie Vaudreuil. Sewing Pattern Secrets, Design Secrets, TheSewingBuzz.com and TheSewingBrew.com

Hi there!

Step inside Module 2 of Design Secrets and the curtain lifts on Hollywood’s Rookie Era—where Marilyn’s timeless style takes center stage.

This isn’t just another sewing lesson. It’s three designer-level, iconic patterns. It’s flat pattern adjustments and fine sewing finesse. It’s even a bonus fashion illustration session to bring the look to life.

And for paid members who’ve been with us since June 19th or earlier—you already hold the keys. The Marilyn Peplum Halter. The Marilyn Shorts. They’re sitting there waiting, ready to be sewn into your own wardrobe.

But today, the spotlight is squarely on those shorts. They’re bold. They’re flattering. They’re iconic. And they’re yours to create.

If you’re not yet in Design Secrets—you’re outside the theater, watching the doors close. The ticket price is already at $97, and the next increase isn’t far off.

Take a short lesson, complete a quick quiz, and you’ll unlock Module Two: The Rookie Level—where the glamorous, perfectly fitted, polished Marilyn Shorts are waiting for you.

👗 Why You’ll Love Sewing the Marilyn Shorts

Features:

👗 A Classy, Curvy Silhouette – Designed to hug your shape with just the right amount of structure and softness.
đŸ§” Fitted with Darts ~ Like a Pro – Featuring 4 darts in the back, 2 darts in the front—giving you the skills (and the confidence) to shape garments beautifully.
📏 Length: 2 3/4” inseam
đŸ§· Tailored Finishes + Side Invisible Zipper – A clean, professional look with a hidden side closure.
📐 Best in Medium-Weight Wovens – Choose fabrics with up to 3% spandex for comfort that doesn't sag.

🌿 Fabric Tip for Marilyn Shorts:


Choosing stable, medium-weight fabrics like brocade, chambray, or lightweight denim with a touch of spandex makes all the difference. Prewash first, press your darts carefully, a single folded hem ironed flat using a wooden clapper to make for a boutique-ready finish.

💬 If you have a serger, use it for that extra polish—but even if you don’t, a regular machine with a zigzag stitch or overlock foot will get you professional results.

🔗 See the Offer / Access Details

📌 Already Have This Pattern?

✅ If you're a Design Secrets member, and head to Module Two to start your Marilyn Shorts.


🚀 If you haven’t joined yet, now’s your chance to jump in at the Beta price—while lifetime access is still available.

Inside, you'll get:

  • 24 designer pattern drops in iconic inspired designs

  • Fine sewing lessons and flat pattern adjustment training

  • Community support

  • Early access to the complete Design Secrets collection!


📌 Design Secrets — 24 exclusive designer women’s patterns Sizes 6-24X, 149+ lessons including + monthly fine sewing and pattern adjustment lessons on a year long drip. One time price of $97, life-time access. (This will be increasing again soon. It’s been increased since launch in March from $57 to $67, to $87, $97
 next will be much higher..

P.S. This is for sewists sewing for real people—sizes 6 to 24X. DS is still in beta pricing for a reason: we want feedback in return for lifetime access. Join now before the next price jump.

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✅ If you’re a Sewing Pattern Secrets member, log in and start sewing! This one is already waiting for you inside the database.

🚀 If you haven’t grabbed the database yet, now’s the time.

Right now, you can still get lifetime access to 155+ curated patterns, video tutorials, ebooks, and planners for the one time price of $87.

But soon, that price is rolling up to $97. (We’ll be reminding you!)

Warmly,

Margie Vaudreuil
Founder, Sewing Pattern Secrets LLC

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