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Hiroto needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio
Hiroto lost a cutting table and overlocker to a fire in the building and needs $3,400 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
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For three years I have run a sewing studio in Sapporo. In April, a fire in the building 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $3,400 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric: $630
• Shop repairs and licensing: $420
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,350
If you're reading this, thank you.
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Hope things get better soon, Hiroto. Shared it with a few friends. I hope August is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Jabalpur.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hiroto.
It's all in the list in the story. initial stock: fabric is the big one at $630, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Happy to explain more.
Best of luck, Hiroto. This could happen to any of us. Love from Epe.
Stay strong. Hope you make a strong comeback. My husband and I read this together
Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Brooklyn but we're thinking of you