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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.

I Turned an Old Men’s Shirt Into a Dog Vampire Costume: Easy DIY Halloween Upcycle

If you have an old men’s button-up shirt sitting in the back of a closet, don’t toss it yet. With a little cutting, a few simple seams, and some dramatic black and red fabric, you can turn it into an adorable DIY dog vampire costume for Halloween. This project is especially fun because the oversized …

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Turn an Old T-Shirt Into a Pumpkin Dog Costume in 20 Minutes

Looking for an easy DIY dog Halloween costume that doesn’t require a complicated sewing pattern? This DIY pumpkin dog costume made from an old T-shirt is quick, inexpensive, beginner-friendly, and ridiculously cute. With a few scraps of felt, a basic shirt, and about 20 minutes, you can turn something already in your closet into a …

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How to Turn an Old Tulle Skirt Into a Moon & Stars Fairy Costume

If you have an old tulle skirt, tutu, or party skirt hiding in the back of a closet, don’t toss it out. With a few fabric scraps, felt shapes, ribbon, and simple sewing, you can transform it into a magical Moon & Stars Fairy costume that is perfect for Halloween, dress-up days, school events, or …

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How to Make an Upcycled Glinda-Inspired Good Witch Costume From a Dress

Looking for a quick, cute, and budget-friendly girls’ Halloween costume you can make from clothing you already own? This upcycled Glinda-inspired Good Witch costume is a perfect DIY project. Instead of buying an expensive costume that may only be worn once, you can transform a pink, blush, lavender, or sparkly dress into a magical fairy-tale …

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DIY Jessie-Inspired Cowgirl Costume From Old Denim Overalls: Easy Upcycle Halloween Tutorial

If you have an old pair of denim overalls sitting in the closet, you already have the perfect starting point for a cute DIY Halloween costume. With a few simple fabric scraps, felt pieces, and Western-inspired details, you can transform basic denim overalls into a DIY Jessie-inspired cowgirl costume without buying an expensive store-bought outfit. …

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DIY Cute Strawberry Costume From an Oversized Sweatshirt: Easy Halloween Tutorial

Looking for a Halloween costume that is cute, comfortable, inexpensive, and easy to make at home? This DIY strawberry costume checks every box. Instead of buying a costume that may only be worn once, you can transform an oversized red or pink sweatshirt into an adorable strawberry outfit using a few pieces of felt and …

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Cute Spider Costume From a Hoodie: Easy DIY Halloween Tutorial for Kids

Looking for a quick, cute, and budget-friendly Halloween costume you can make from clothes you already own? This DIY spider costume from a hoodie is an easy sewing project that turns a plain black sweatshirt into an adorable eight-legged Halloween outfit. Instead of buying a costume that may only be worn once, you can upcycle …

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5 Cute Girls’ Halloween Costumes You Can Make From Clothes She Already Owns

Halloween costumes do not have to be expensive, complicated, or made completely from scratch. Some of the cutest DIY Halloween costumes for girls can start with clothes already hiding in a closet: an oversized sweatshirt, an old tulle skirt, a party dress, a hoodie, or a pair of denim overalls. These easy upcycled Halloween costume …

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DIY Astronaut Costume From a Sweatshirt—No Pattern Needed

Looking for an easy homemade Halloween costume that does not require a sewing pattern? This DIY astronaut costume from a sweatshirt is a fun, beginner-friendly project you can make with a basic white or light gray sweatshirt, simple craft supplies, and a few space-inspired details. Instead of constructing an entire jumpsuit from scratch, this tutorial …

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5 Kids Halloween Costumes You Can Make From Clothes You Already Own

Halloween costumes do not have to mean spending a fortune on something your child may only wear once. Some of the cutest DIY kids Halloween costumes can start with clothes already sitting in a dresser, laundry basket, or donation pile. A plain hoodie, old sweatshirt, pair of black pajamas, or thrifted zip-up can become a …

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