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

A sewing studio in Bronx needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a long illness and repossession.

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Jamila Tawfik
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Bronx
For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Bronx. In November, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,900 goes: • Initial stock: fabric: $810 • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,800 • Shop repairs and licensing: $290 Thank you for reading my story.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Jamila

  1. Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($275). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled.

  2. Update from Bronx: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Samanthi Ishara Wanigasekara

    So sorry you're going through this, Jamila. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings

    • Beata Katarzyna GrabowskiQuestionID verified

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Jamila.

      • Jamila TawfikOwnerAnswer

        Initial stock: fabric is $810 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Let me know if you want more detail.

    • William Henry Adjei

      Thinking of you and your family, Jamila. Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Medellín

      • Charlotte Lina Becker

        Take care, Jamila. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Pune so I could bring a meal. All the best.

        • Yupin Kanya Wongprasert

          You're not alone. Hope the shop reopens soon. Take care.

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