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Soonjoo

Over 15 years of fashion design experience, I have worked as a lead designer for major brand name retailers such as Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, and Dillards. Now, I am the founder of the website Fashion Wanderer where I share how to make current fashion trends using sewing patterns, refashion old clothes, upcycled thrift clothing and made from scratch techniques.

Parker Top Tutorial | DIY Tie Sleeve Off The Shoulder Top Sewing Pattern

Looking for a different top style to wear through out the four seasons? Parker top features elegant off the shoulder neckline, elastic band sits around the standard neckline, and cute tie sleeve that is adjustable and adds that special touch. This top has a modern yet feminine design that works best with rigid cotton, linen, …

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How to remove lipstick stains from clothing

From blouse to dresses, accidentally smearing makeup while dressing up can happen without a doubt. Powdered makeup foundations are easy to rub off, but lipstick marks are a completely different challenge. Generally, most lipsticks are made from wax, oil, and pigment. The wax and oil ingredients in lipstick make it stay longer throughout the day, …

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How to remove sweat stains from clothing

Smelly and yellowy, sweat stains are not pleasant to clean up. Whether it is on white shirts or colored shirts, it feels like that sweat odor and stains do not disappear quite that easily.  From lipstick to grease, stains in general are not fun to fix, especially sweat stains. Once the stains set into any …

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Ava Dress Tutorial | DIY Flutter Sleeve One Shoulder Mini Dress

Have you tried to make one shoulder dress that fits you like a glove? The Ava dress features waist accentuating tie, shift dress silhouette, and fun one shoulder flutter sleeve that gives unique and stylish outfit. This shift dress has a loose silhouette that can be worn with or without the waist tie that looks …

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Orla Dress Tutorial | DIY Shoulder Tie Dress

Looking for an easy elegant cocktail dress sewing pattern? The Orla dress features adjustable shoulder tie with a slightly high waisted skirt to accentuate your figure. The silhouette of this dress offers an elegant and chic design that can be either dressy or casual depend on the fabric you choose.  Sew the Orla dress with …

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Ellery Dress Tutorial | DIY Puff Sleeve Open Back Midi Dress

Tired of sewing zipper closures on dresses or intimidated to execute a clean finish invisible zipper without showing the tape? The Ellery dress features elasticized waist that does not require a zipper closure. Using a solid fabric with this midi dress is highly recommended to create a clean, modern, yet famine look. Avoid any large …

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Cove Top Tutorial | DIY Flutter Sleeve Peplum Top Sewing Pattern

Looking for new sleeve ideas to sew other than regular short sleeves? The Cove top features flowy flutter sleeves with peplum hemline to make a super adorable top that is easy to pair with various outfits. This top has a loose and boxy silhouette that looks good in a wide range of body types. Made …

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Abelia Top Tutorial | DIY One Shoulder Sleeve Blouse Sewing Pattern

Do you own a one shoulder garment? Or have a favorite leftover fabric that is less than a yard? The Abelia blouse features elastic cuff puff sleeves that evenly distribute the gathering with a loose fit. This blouse top is beautiful when made with either print or solid fabric to create different looks for each …

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