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Back to business - Samantha's comeback in London
A sewing studio in London needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a break-in.
🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom2,573 views
For four years I have run a sewing studio in London. In August, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,200 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,000
• Initial stock: fabric: $480
• Shop repairs and licensing: $360
• Working capital for the first month: $360
Thanks for being kind about this.
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Thinking of you, Samantha. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
rooting for you, Samantha. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Kyiv
thinking of you and your family, Samantha. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Hope things get better soon. Hope you make a strong comeback. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Lapu-Lapu this morning. Blessings
So sorry you're going through this, Samantha. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Johannesburg.
Sending good thoughts, Samantha. Hope you get there. God bless.