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Natalie needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

Natalie has run a tailoring shop for twelve years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,000 will put it back on its feet.

🇬🇧 London, England, United Kingdom1,149 views
Natalie L. Hall
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London
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in London. In August, a fire in the building took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $3,000 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,600 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $460 • Shop repairs and licensing: $340 • Working capital for the first month: $600 With deep gratitude, Natalie
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Natalie

  1. Small update. $872 so far, I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.

  2. We're at 17% thanks to 11 of you. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $467 raised so far (16%). I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Thawatchai Tawan Tangsiri

    Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. After 24 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Blessings

    • Violet M. Figueroa

      so sorry you're going through this, Natalie. Hope you make a strong comeback. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

      • Rohit W. Prajapati

        Wishing you the best, Natalie. Hope the shop reopens soon!

        • Alexei Artem Kovalchuk

          You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Reading

          • Ryan N. Martinez

            good luck, Natalie. Hope you make a strong comeback. Please keep us posted. God bless.

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