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Sébastien needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

A tailoring shop in Metz needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a fire in the building.

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Sébastien Raphaël Schmitt
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Metz
For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Metz. In September, 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $2,200 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $530 • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,000 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $670 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Sébastien
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Sébastien

  1. Quick update: $330 raised so far (15%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Harsh T. Patel 🇮🇳 · $100

    “Thought of Sébastien all day after reading this. - Madurai”

  • Arturo J. Díaz 🇪🇸 · $100
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    “Sending love. Thought of Sébastien all day after reading this. - Narayanganj”

  • Sebastião Guilherme Cavalcanti 🇧🇷 · $75
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  • Ties Rick De Wit 🇳🇱 · $50

    “Hope this helps. Been where you're, it gets better. - Breda”

  • Anonymous 🇯🇵 · $36

    “From my family to yours. Small amount but sent with love. - Nagoya”

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    “You got this. Thought of Sébastien all day after reading this. - Fresno”

  • Sathi Lamia Miah 🇮🇳 · $25
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  • Florian Mayer 🇩🇪 · $20

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Sébastien all day after reading this. - Berlin”

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  • Rutuja G. Rathod

    sending good thoughts, Sébastien. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Łódź so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

    • Vincent Alexandre François

      Sending love, Sébastien. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

      • Nada Malak Trabelsi

        Take care, Sébastien. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update.

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