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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.

Should Thread Be Lighter or Darker Than Fabric?

Are you having difficult time to match thread color to the fabric? When it comes to choosing thread color to match fabric, there is question about whether the thread color need to be lighter or darker than the fabric.  As a beginner sewer, determining which shade of thread color can be a tricky task to …

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How to Get Stains Out of Grey Sweat Pants – Best Way

Do you practically live in your sweat pants? Working from home and weekend lounge outfit, grey sweat pants are both fashionable and comfortable.  Additionally, grey sweat go with all kinds of outfit options and they are so easy to care for. In general, sweat pants do not require dry cleaning or special tools to clean …

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How to Wash Cotton T-Shirts – Best Way

Are you looking for an easy way to wash cotton t-shirt? Cotton t-shirts are both stylish and comfortable to wear. However, just a single stain or wrong washing method can make them look old, dingy and unattractive. Without proper steps, cotton t-shirt shrink if washed too hot and are very difficult to remove stains from …

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How to Get Stains Out of Vintage T-Shirts – Best Way

Do you have favorite vintage t-shirt with stains on it? From coffee to sweat stains, it can be frustrating to find solution to get stains out of your vintage t-shirts.  Whether you own vintage white t-shirts or graphic t-shirts, these tees require specific care and attention that is different from a brand new garment. Let’s …

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How to Get Stains Out of Vintage Denim – Best Way

Afraid to remove any stains on vintage denim clothing? From denim jackets to jeans, vintage denim garments last long and never go out of style.  But the durable and worn fabric does require a bit more care to maintain its value and appearance. First and foremost step is to remove any stains before washing and …

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How to Wash T-Shirts by Hand – Best Way

Are you looking for a safe way to wash t-shirt without damaging them? Hand washing your t-shirts is the best ways to preserve the fabric and increase a tees longevity.  Whether the t-shirt is graphic or white tees, hand washing prevents from stains setting into the fabric and damage being done to the fabric or …

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How to Wash Sweatshirts Without Pilling

Is your favorite sweatshirt start to pill after multiple washes? If untreated, pilling can become nightmare and eventually lead to replacing the worn sweatshirt with a new one.  After washing and dry multiple times, you may see pilling around the elbows, cuffs or back of the sweatshirt. However, it is possible to wash sweatshirts without …

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