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Isuru needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio

Isuru lost a cutting table and overlocker to a break-in and needs $550 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

🇱🇰 Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka514 views
Isuru Mahesh Weerasinghe
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Colombo
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Colombo. 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 Thursday, and I employed 3 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 $550 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $380 • Initial stock: fabric: $60 • Shop repairs and licensing: $110 With deep gratitude, Isuru
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Vishal M. KumarQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Isuru.

    • Isuru Mahesh WeerasingheOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing a cutting table and overlocker comes first ($380) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Good question.

  • Anushka M. Zaveri

    Wishing you peace, Isuru. Hope the shop reopens soon. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Colombo

    • Margaux Roche

      Sending good thoughts, Isuru. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

      • Queen Sade Ibrahim

        sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Rohini but we're thinking of you. Love from Rohini.

        • Dorcas Muthoni Githinji

          Small businesses are the heart of Colombo. Hope you're open again soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings

          • Mana Sachiko Endo

            So sorry you're going through this, Isuru. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Colombo.

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