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Patricia needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio
Patricia has run a sewing studio for nine years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,900 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a sewing studio in San Diego. In January, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $2,900 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric: $610
• Working capital for the first month: $670
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,620
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Patricia
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Wishing you peace, Patricia. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.
Stay strong. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
Best of luck, Patricia. Hope the shop reopens soon. Blessings.
Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Kobe
Wishing you the best. Hope the shop reopens soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.
hope this works out for you. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Wishing you the best, Patricia. Hope you get there. Blessings
Take care. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Seattle.
sending love, Patricia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Sending love. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Gujranwala donated after I showed her your page.
Hope things get better soon, Patricia. This could happen to any of us.
rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Los Angeles
Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. After 7 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Orlando.
Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Ikeja this morning.
Best of luck, Patricia. Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
keep going, Patricia. Hope the shop reopens soon. I hope May is when things finally get easier. All the best