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Isabela needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio
A sewing studio in Santos needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a long illness and repossession.
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For three years I have run a sewing studio in Santos. In June, a long illness and repossession took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $860
• Initial stock: fabric: $230
• Shop repairs and licensing: $110
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Sending love. Hope this works out for you. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless
Rooting for you, Isabela. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 20 years in social work I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Greetings from Memphis.
Wishing you peace, Isabela. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Rooting for you, Isabela. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.
Small businesses are the heart of Santos. Hope you're open again soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Stay strong, Isabela. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Santos.
Good luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Rajshahi so I could bring a meal. God bless
So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Moscow but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 9 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
wishing you peace. Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours. Take care
Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Buenos Aires this morning. Blessings.
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Campinas