Stitching for my Future! Help me cross the start

by Sarah jane in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Stitching for my Future! Help me cross the start

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To secure the start-up funds needed to transform my small, part-time sewing side hustle into a full-time, sustainable business and career.

by Sarah jane in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Help Bring SJW Alterations to Life!

For the past nine years, I have been running SJW Alterations part-time alongside my office job. Sewing has always been my passion, and I have long dreamed of turning it into my full-time career. Now, that moment has finally arrived!

I have found the perfect studio space-a dedicated place where I can meet clients, create beautiful garments, and sew to my heart’s content. After years of working from my small two-bedroom flat, it’s time for SJW Alterations to grow. With this space, I can continue offering high-quality alterations and bespoke sewing services while also balancing family life with my two beautiful girls.

This opportunity has come sooner than expected, and while I have saved most of the capital needed, I need a little extra help to cover legal fees and essential studio equipment.

How You Can Help

By supporting my crowdfunding campaign, you’ll be helping me make this long-awaited transition into full-time self-employment. In return, I am offering my services as a thank-you!

With your help, SJW Alterations will officially open its doors in June 2025-and I can’t wait to welcome you to my new studio.

Any contribution, big or small, will mean the world to me. Let’s make this dream a reality together!

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Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£25 or more

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£25 Reward - 10% off your next alteration/repair

Planning on having some items looked at? Then Knab this 10% and use it towards your next alteration and repair. Valid only once until 31st December 2025

£15 or more

£15 Heartfelt thank you and your name on the wall

I am planning on having a section on my wall showing all the thank yous and appreciation from my lovely clients, friends and family. Each day this will drive me to continue offering my high level friendly service as well as tell a great story. You can also opt to donate but be anonymous.

£35 or more

£35 Reward - free minor alteration/repair

Can be used on a variety of minor alterations and repairs such as: Trouser hems and waist adjustments, skirt hem adjustments, minor dress and top alterations like strap shortening. Not suitable for formal dresses (bridal, bridesmaid, prom etc or mens jackets/waistcoats). Valid until 31/12/2025

£50 or more

£50 Reward - 20% off your next alteration/repair

Got a need for a big job and wanting to save a little money? Then this could be the one for you. Use against a full outfit alteration whether informal or formal. Valid until 31/12/2025

£100 or more

£100 Reward - A full outfit alteration

Ideal for Dresses (not bridal), suits including trouser and jackets.

£100 or more

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£100 reward - Private 1-2 hour sewing lesson

Got a sewing machine and dying to learn how to use it or touch up on the basics, or even want to learn some more complicated elements then this is ideal for you. Do you know of someone who is keen to learn to sew then how about you gift this for their birthday or Christmas. These will be valid until July 2026.

£200 or more

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£200 Reward - bridal party package

Exclusive discounts for the bride and her entourage. Covers free group fittings for the bridal party, 15% discount across bridal, bridesmaid, grooms and groomsmen as well as Mother of the bride. Advanced booking required.

£200 or more

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£200 Reward - VIP Membership - a years worth!

a years worth of discounts and priority booking! Great if you have regular requirements or know that you will need to have things turned around quickly.

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