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Lavinia needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio
A sewing studio in Iași needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after the demolition of the market.
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For six years I have run a sewing studio in Iași. In May, the demolition of the market took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $1,300 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $850
• Initial stock: fabric: $280
• Shop repairs and licensing: $85
• Working capital for the first month: $85
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
Updates from Lavinia
Good news. Because of your gifts ($100 in total) I made the first payment toward replacing a cutting table and overlocker. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Craig C. Petersen 🇿🇦 · $20
“Thought of Lavinia all day after reading this. - Sandton”
- Gregory G. Grant 🇺🇸 · $5
“Thinking of you. Been where you are, it gets better. - Grand Rapids”
- Maryam Leila Youssef 🇪🇬 · $6
- Élodie Pierre 🇫🇷 · $10
- Arthur Wagner Azevedo 🇧🇷 · $74.50
- Jordan G. Ramos 🇬🇧 · $5
- Rashid S. Botha 🇿🇦 · $20
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sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
Good luck, Lavinia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Coventry but we're thinking of you.