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Help Ji-woo restart a sewing studio in Seoul after a storm that collapsed the roof
Ji-woo has run a sewing studio for twelve years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $2,350 will put it back on its feet.
🇰🇷 Seoul, Seoul, South Korea3,139 views
For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in Seoul. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 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 $2,350 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,100
• Initial stock: fabric: $510
• Shop repairs and licensing: $350
• Working capital for the first month: $390
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Ji-woo
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Praying for you, Ji-woo. Hope the shop reopens soon. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
Keep going, Ji-woo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.
I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Johannesburg.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ji-woo
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing a cutting table and overlocker comes first ($1,100) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.
stay strong, Ji-woo. Shared it with a few friends
Hang in there, Ji-woo. Shared this with my family. Take care
hope it all works out, Ji-woo. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Paris.
Keep going, Ji-woo. Your post was clear and honest.
Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Jabalpur.
Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Dhaka but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Soweto this morning. God bless.
hang in there. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best
Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of Seoul. Hope you're open again soon. It's not much but it's yours!
Sending good thoughts, Ji-woo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care
Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Dodoma.
Take care, Ji-woo. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up!
I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Ogbomosho.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double