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Sara needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio
Sara lost a cutting table and overlocker to a fire in the building and needs $2,450 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
🇮🇹 Padua, Veneto, Italy2,671 views
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Padua. In May, a fire in the building 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 1 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 $2,450 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,750
• Shop repairs and licensing: $380
• Initial stock: fabric: $320
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Sara
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hope things get better soon, Sara. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Thanks for sharing this, Sara. Hope you get there. Thinking of Padua
Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 19 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
praying for you, Sara. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings
I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Padua
sending love. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Ballarat.
stay strong, Sara. I hope things turn around soon.
hope it all works out, Sara. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Warsaw!
Best of luck, Sara. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.