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Help Walker restart a sewing studio in Birmingham after a break-in
A sewing studio in Birmingham needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a break-in.
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For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Birmingham. In July, 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 Friday, and I employed 1 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 $1,750 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric: $840
• Working capital for the first month: $610
• Shop repairs and licensing: $300
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Wishing you the best, Walker. Looking forward to the next update. Take care
Hope things get better soon, Walker. I hope things turn around soon.
wishing you peace, Walker. Hope the shop reopens soon.
Good luck, Walker. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
you're not alone. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Sent it to 22 people at work. Blessings
Best of luck, Walker. I hope things turn around soon. After 22 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
good luck, Walker. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.