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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.

Bow-Detail Mini Shift Dress From Men’s Dress Shirt

Let’s convert a men’s dress shirt into a cute bow-detail mini dress for an adorable look. Mini tie bows around the sleeve and tiered drop waist ruffle is all you need to execute this Fendi inspired dress silhouette.  The cotton material is a perfect because it doesn’t require a lining when making a dress. Men’s …

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Puff Sleeve Blouse From Men’s Dress Shirt

Let’s learn how to make a puff sleeve blouse from men’s dress shirt. The folded sleeve detail creates elegant volume and the button closure on the backside adds a classic touch.  Whether you pick a pin-stripe pattern or solid men’s dress shirt, every blouse will look pretty and personalized. For more fun inspirations, sift through …

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T-shirt To Dress (5 DIY T-shirt Dress Upcycle Projects)

Tired of transforming t-shirt into tops? Here are t-shirt to dress upcycle projects that are perfect for any occasion. Learn how to turn an oversized shirt into a dress with these simple tips.  Consider experimenting with these trendy t-shirt upcycle ideas. Each project thoroughly details exactly how to turn a t-shirt into cute new clothes …

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DIY No Sew T-shirt Refashion (13 Easy Upcycle Ideas!)

Are you looking for some cool t-shirt cutting ideas with no sew technique? Here are 8 easy upcycle ideas old tees that don’t require any sewing at all.  It’s never too late to upcycle t-shirts and transform them into an up-to-date-trends to wear all year round. From no sew refashion to sewing for beginners, there are endless …

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Peplum Blouse From Men’s Dress Shirt (Staud Inspired)

Do you have a pinstriped men’s dress shirt that is waiting for the perfect refashion project? Follow this men’s dress shirt upcycle for a guide to transform the old clothes into a stylish peplum blouse inspired by Staud.  In fact, there are numerous ways to make a women’s blouses from men’s shirt. The deep plunging …

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DIY No Sew Hair Scrunchies

Do you find yourself endlessly flipping through hair scrunchie designs, but you don’t know how to sew? Here are DIY no sew hair scrunchies to make without sewing.  From scrunchies with DIY scarf style to bow tie design for a classic ponytail this step-by-step tutorial has you covered. I’ve included photos and detailed description of …

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