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Osamu needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
Osamu has run a tailoring shop for three years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,550 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a tailoring shop in Shinjuku. In May, a break-in took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, 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 $2,550 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,250
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $520
• Shop repairs and licensing: $420
• Working capital for the first month: $360
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Osamu
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Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 9 people at work. Love from Lowell.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Osamu.
Replacing three industrial sewing machines is $1,250 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Ask me anything else.
Thanks for sharing this, Osamu. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Sending good thoughts, Osamu. Small businesses are the heart of Shinjuku. Hope you're open again soon.
Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care
sending strength, Osamu. Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Nagoya.