Hi, I’m Violet, a Romanian living in Dublin and a 38-year-old mother of three. This is my crew. 🙂
Our family has five members: me, my amazing husband (a brilliant IT geek who handles all the technical stuff for this blog – I honestly don’t know what I’d do without him), and our three kids – two girls and a boy.
My family is my everything and a constant source of love, support, and inspiration. They make up a huge part of who I am.
How I started sewing
I began my sewing journey in 2015 when I was 28, soon after having my second child. I was on maternity leave, and I was such a hot mess, struggling to stay sane and still be a nice person while raising two young kids and taking care of the house. One thing that really puzzled me was how some people who seemed to have it all together had “hobbies”. I didn’t have any hobbies apart from reading and listening to music! Could I be one of those people with hobbies? That’s when I started searching the internet for a list of hobbies to try. Sewing caught my eye because, if I learned how to sew, I could create cute little things for my kids and maybe even transform some of my old clothes into shiny new items – so many possibilities! And that’s how my adventure began.
I’m completely self-taught. Back then, I had no idea what a sewing machine even looked like, let alone how it worked, but I was determined to learn.
My kids were young, so I sewed during their nap times and at night, picking things up at my own pace.
Once I felt confident in my skills, I decided to turn my newfound hobby into a business. I left my regular office job (I used to work as a web editor for a television network in Romania) and focused on sewing and selling handmade tulle skirts. You can check out a post showcasing some of the tulle skirts I made during that time. After having my third child, I wanted to prioritize my family, so I turned to blogging as my next challenge!
I started this blog in 2019 for two main reasons. Firstly, I want to be a part of the amazing sewing community and share my experience with others. I’ve learned so much from YouTube, blogs, books, and magazines, and I hope to contribute to that knowledge. I love helping others learn to sew by sharing step-by-step tutorials, helpful tips, and free patterns!
Secondly, I am determined to keep growing and learning, and sharing my projects with others helps me stay motivated!
What is this blog about?
Icansewthis.com is my little corner of the internet where I share my sewing projects and ideas. I mostly sew for my kids, but also for the home and myself. I think learning something new is always fun!
You can contact me at violet (at) icansewthis (.) com
Check out my most popular sewing tutorials on the blog:
- How to Make a Basic Lined Zipper Pouch with Zipper Tabs
- Envelope Pillow Cover Tutorial for Beginners
- How to Make a Fluffy Tulle Skirt with an Elastic Waistband – Perfect for Any Occasion!
- DIY Summer Skirt with Pockets – No Pattern Needed (Great for Linen or Cotton Fabric)
- How to Make a Crib Sheet – Everything You Need to Know
- Knotted Headband Tutorial with Free Pattern