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Start-up fund for Julia: reopening a sewing studio after a break-in
Julia lost a cutting table and overlocker to a break-in and needs $2,100 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
🇺🇸 Texas, United States1,289 views
For four years I have run a sewing studio in San Antonio. In February, 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 Monday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $2,100 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric: $750
• Shop repairs and licensing: $330
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,020
Glad we found this place.
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Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Gujranwala so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Benin City
Thinking of you, Julia. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of San Antonio
thanks for sharing this, Julia. Your post was clear and honest.
Hang in there, Julia. Shared this with my family
Small businesses are the heart of San Antonio. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 8 people at work. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Julia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope June is when things finally get easier