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

Lâm has run a sewing studio for four years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $3,350 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States721 views
Lâm Toàn Trieu
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Los Angeles
For four years I have run a sewing studio in Los Angeles. In July, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,350 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $270 • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,850 • Working capital for the first month: $230 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Lâm

  1. We're at 10% thanks to 6 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. We're at 10% thanks to 6 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon. - Lâm

  3. Small update. $50 so far, I made the first payment toward replacing a cutting table and overlocker.

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  • Consuelo W. Serrano

    So sorry you're going through this. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. Take care

    • Shima SenQuestion

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

      • Lâm Toàn TrieuOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. shop repairs and licensing is the biggest at $270. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Bình Khoa Phung

      Thanks for sharing this, Lâm. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

      • Diego T. Gómez

        Take care. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Anaheim so I could bring a meal. God bless

        • Jerome S. Ramos

          You're not alone, Lâm. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Nairobi.

          • Weerasak Thanawat Phetcharat

            Keep going, Lâm. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

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