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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 Tiered Lace-Up Babydoll Dress

Do you have remnant fabric that is perfect to make a tiered lace-up babydoll dress? From crisscross spaghetti strap lace-up back detail to two-tier ruffle hemline, this babydoll dress is all you need to brighten your summer DIY wardrobe.  Watch the helpful video and follow the step-by-step picture instructions and you will understand how to …

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DIY Button-Front Kimono Dress

Have you tried to make a button-front kimono dress from remnant fabric scraps? From deep V-neckline to oversized kimono sleeves, this dress is a pretty mini length that is perfect for the summer season.  This wide sleeve silhouette is another popular design that is trending everywhere. Follow the tutorial to make a dress without a sewing …

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Knit Cami Top Refashion Ideas

Looking for fashionable and trendy camisole top refashion ideas to add to your DIY wardrobe? Here are knit cami top upcycle projects that require minimal effort for an easy upgrade.  From pearl strap, to peplum silhouette with eyelet trim, scallop hemline and one shoulder with side shirring, there are tons of design elements that work …

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Off The Shoulder Top From Men’s Shirt

Looking to upgrade your DIY wardrobe with the best men’s dress shirt upcycle ideas? Here is a cute off the shoulder top that you can make from a men’s dress shirt!  From tiny little puff sleeve detail to form fitting bustier silhouette, this off the shoulder top makes you look stunning! Although it’s not the …

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Cherry Beaded Dress From Old Jeans

The exposed shoulder straps, mini length denim dress has  delicate hand beaded cherry embellishments all over the front. Upcycle old jeans into a cute beaded cherry mini dress for a brand new stylish summer look!  If you loved the results from the Susan Alexandria inspired DIY beaded bag, then you will love this tutorial too! So …

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