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Haruto needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio
A sewing studio in Tokyo needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after the demolition of the market.
🇯🇵 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan546 views
For four years I have run a sewing studio in Tokyo. In August, the demolition of the market took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $2,550 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,550
• Initial stock: fabric: $450
• Shop repairs and licensing: $165
• Working capital for the first month: $385
I hope life is good to you.
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so sorry you're going through this, Haruto. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Nagpur so I could bring a meal
Best of luck, Haruto. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 40 people at work
is there anything that isn't money that would help Haruto?
Hang in there, Haruto. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
take care, Haruto. Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Hang in there, Haruto. Hope the shop reopens soon. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. Greetings from Kediri!
Hope it all works out, Haruto. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted
wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Karachi donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
You're not alone, Haruto. Looking forward to the next update!
Hope you get there. After 8 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings
Sending good thoughts, Haruto. Hope this works out for you. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Small businesses are the heart of Tokyo. Hope you're open again soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.