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Start-up fund for Todd: reopening a sewing studio after a break-in
A sewing studio in London needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a break-in.
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For six years I have run a sewing studio in London. In August, 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 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 $4,050 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,600
• Initial stock: fabric: $770
• Shop repairs and licensing: $380
• Working capital for the first month: $300
Glad we found this place.
- Todd
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Thinking of you, Todd. Hope the shop reopens soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
best of luck, Todd. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up
So sorry you're going through this, Todd. Hope you get there. Take care.
Good luck. Hope you get there. Greetings from Manila
Sending strength. Hope the shop reopens soon. My neighbor in Tampa donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Good luck, Todd. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.
hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. After 8 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
sending love. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Jaipur this morning.
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Juiz de Fora this morning. Greetings from Juiz de Fora.
You're not alone, Todd. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Varanasi but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Sending love, Todd. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, Todd. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update.
Sending love. Hope you get there. Love from Durban
Hope you get there. Love from Faisalabad
Keep going, Todd. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.
Hope you make a strong comeback. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings
Keep going, Todd. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of London.
wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Likoni.
Sending good thoughts, Todd. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of London.
Thanks for sharing this, Todd. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of London.
keep going, Todd. Hope this works out for you. I hope December is when things finally get easier