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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.

DIY Crescent Purse From Old Jeans (With Matching Coin Pouch!)

Do you have old jeans that you don’t wear them anymore? Here is a free purse pattern and step-by-step instructions to transform old jeans into a crescent purse with a matching coin purse. The adjustable shoulder strap and beautiful purse lining adds to the professional details included in this bag making project. Looking for more …

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How To Cut A T-Shirt Into Tank Top

Are you looking to transform your old t-shirt into a workout tank top? In this tutorial, you will learn how to cut a t-shirt into a tank top with the right measurements. Discover trendy t-shirt upcycle ideas that will inspire your imagination. Use these no sew refashion projects to inspire you with looks that include everything …

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Ruffle Shoulder Mini Dress From Men’s Dress Shirt

Looking for a cute and easy summer dress idea that you can sew at home? Here is a trendy ruffle shoulder gingham mini dress that is an easy men’s dress shirt upcycle idea for a quick transformation!  From ruffles to smocking and tiered maxi silhouettes, there are many dress from men’s shirt projects for you …

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What do I need to start sewing?

I always look for easy ways to transform old clothes into new trendy clothes. Refashion and upcycled clothing satisfies my goals and gives me a creative outlet to personalize my classic wardrobe pieces. When building a basic sewing kit, I recommend purchasing professional grade pieces over poorly constructed items. The durable quality materials are long-lasting …

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How To Take Body Measurements For Clothing

This measurement guide helps you learn how to take body measurements for clothing. As a result, you can accurately convert all of the upcycled clothing tutorials into measurements that fit you properly.  When making new clothing from old clothes or fabric scraps, it’s important to know how to measure yourself the right way. Understand all …

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