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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 Distressed Cropped Tee (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

T-shirts are basically the little black dress of your casual wardrobe—versatile, comfy, and just begging for a glow-up. And what better way to spice things up than with a bit of chic snipping and edgy distressing? Whether you’re channeling cool-girl grunge or laid-back beach vibes, this DIY is your ticket to turning “meh” into major. …

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DIY Coquette T-Shirts: Bows, Lace, and Soft Girl Vibes (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

The coquette aesthetic has taken over TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram—and for good reason. Feminine, delicate, romantic, and oh-so-pretty, this style is all about embracing your soft side. And one of the easiest ways to get the look? DIY coquette T-shirts! With a few simple materials like lace, bows, and ribbons, you can turn a plain …

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Parker Top Tutorial | DIY Tie Sleeve Off The Shoulder Top Sewing Pattern

Looking for a different top style to wear through out the four seasons? Parker top features elegant off the shoulder neckline, elastic band sits around the standard neckline, and cute tie sleeve that is adjustable and adds that special touch. This top has a modern yet feminine design that works best with rigid cotton, linen, …

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How to remove lipstick stains from clothing

From blouse to dresses, accidentally smearing makeup while dressing up can happen without a doubt. Powdered makeup foundations are easy to rub off, but lipstick marks are a completely different challenge. Generally, most lipsticks are made from wax, oil, and pigment. The wax and oil ingredients in lipstick make it stay longer throughout the day, …

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How to remove grease stains from clothing

From silk blouses to cotton t-shirts, other than make up and dirt, food stains are difficult to recover and seem impossible to completely get rid of. Food uses complex ingredients such as oil and butter to make it delicious, but once it smears into the fabric, the problem starts. Grease is very hard to wash …

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How to remove blood stains from clothing

Whether it be a pretty blouse or sundress, getting rid of stains from clothing is not an easy task. Sometimes, it can leave an unpleasant mark or even make more damage than you intend. From food to sweat and makeup stains around the neckline, armpit, or outside of garment, there is a high chance of …

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Ava Dress Tutorial | DIY Flutter Sleeve One Shoulder Mini Dress

Have you tried to make one shoulder dress that fits you like a glove? The Ava dress features waist accentuating tie, shift dress silhouette, and fun one shoulder flutter sleeve that gives unique and stylish outfit. This shift dress has a loose silhouette that can be worn with or without the waist tie that looks …

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Orla Dress Tutorial | DIY Shoulder Tie Dress

Looking for an easy elegant cocktail dress sewing pattern? The Orla dress features adjustable shoulder tie with a slightly high waisted skirt to accentuate your figure. The silhouette of this dress offers an elegant and chic design that can be either dressy or casual depend on the fabric you choose.  Sew the Orla dress with …

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Ellery Dress Tutorial | DIY Puff Sleeve Open Back Midi Dress

Tired of sewing zipper closures on dresses or intimidated to execute a clean finish invisible zipper without showing the tape? The Ellery dress features elasticized waist that does not require a zipper closure. Using a solid fabric with this midi dress is highly recommended to create a clean, modern, yet famine look. Avoid any large …

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