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Kinsley needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
A tailoring shop in Cardiff needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a long illness and repossession.
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For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Cardiff. In August, a long illness and repossession took three industrial sewing machines. 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 10 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 $3,050 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,000
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $320
• Shop repairs and licensing: $400
• Working capital for the first month: $330
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Kinsley
Updates from Kinsley
Quick update: $965 raised so far (32%). the plan for initial stock: fabric and thread is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Wishing you peace, Kinsley. Hope you make a strong comeback. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Cardiff
Keep going, Kinsley. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless
Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Take care!
Thinking of you and your family, Kinsley. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from New York