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If you’ve joined the Design Secrets course and community, you already know—every module is inspired by a legendary era of fashion.

Right now, in Module Two (Rookie Level), we’re stepping into the glamorous world of Marilyn Monroe—and it starts with these perfectly fitted, polished Marilyn Shorts.

👗 A Classy, Curvy Silhouette – Designed to hug your shape with just the right amount of structure and softness.
🧵 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
🧷 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.

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📌 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:

• 26 designer pattern drops in iconic inspired designs
• Fine sewing lessons and flat pattern adjustment training
• Community support
• And early access to the complete Design Secrets collection!

🛍️ Click here to access Design Secrets and start sewing like a pro »

Warmly,
Margie Vaudreuil
Founder, Sewing Pattern Secrets + Design Secrets

📌 Design Secrets — 26 exclusive designer women’s patterns Sizes 6-24X, 86+ lessons including + monthly fine sewing and pattern adjustment lessons on a year long drip. One time price of $69 (after the coupon)

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.

📌 Sewing Pattern Secrets Database

Unlock the Hidden Vault of Curated Sewing Patterns.

✅ 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 just $67.

But soon, that price is rolling up to $77. (We’ve been reminding you!)

🛍️ Click here to grab the entire Sewing Pattern Secrets library before the price changes!

Warmly,

Margie Vaudreuil
Founder, Sewing Pattern Secrets LLC

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