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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.

Dawn Dress Tutorial | DIY Button Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

Can’t find a dress to achieve a cute and sophisticated look without sacrificing comfort? The Dawn dress features elevated puff sleeves with cover buttons that comfortably hug around the arm, and a slim fit and flare skirt. This mini dress silhouette is perfect for solid or ditzy print fabric to create casual or date night …

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Ollie Bag Tutorial | DIY Drawstring Bucket Bag Sewing Pattern

Do love to make bags from scratch and looking for another style to add to your bag collection? Follow the step by step sewing tutorial to sew a bucket bag with drawstring using canvas fabric. How do you make a homemade bucket bag? Lightly press or wash and air dry  the fabric before cutting the …

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How to Lengthen Bodice Pattern – Best Way

Do you know that you can lengthen a bodice pattern before you cut and sew the garment? Whether you are beginner or intermediate sewer, being able to lengthen or shorten top pattern is quite easy to do.  As a result, lengthening a bodice pattern helps to make the finished garment fit your body perfectly. Make …

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What Clothes Can You Make with 1 Yard of Fabric?

Do you have remnant materials leftover and looking for what clothes to make with 1 yard of fabric? It seems like too little to sew project such as skirts, dresses, or bag, which require more than 1 yard of fabric. However, there are various designs that you can make using a fabric yard. What clothes …

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How to Choose Fabric for Clothing – Best Way

Are you looking for the best way to choose fabric for clothing? Whether you are making garments from scratch or with a sewing pattern, selecting the right fabric and using a color wheel helps you to make store-bought quality clothing.  From content to motifs, there are lot to consider when shopping for fabric. Let’s discuss …

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How to Get Stains Out of Hoodies – Best Way

Are you having a hard time to remove stains from your favorite hoodies? Whether it is coffee or sweat stains, you can save the stained hoodies when treated properly.  Similar to stains in sweat pants, hoodies are easily taken care of at home. A few easy steps and the hoodie will be blemish free. How …

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