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Claudia’s Story

Costa Rica

How it Started

One sewing machine “in a corner” of her home and a growing apparel repair/design business with 4 years of experience—still outsourcing screenprinting (lower margins) and facing barriers like limited permits and needing additional equipment (e.g., a serger).

Support

Support made possible through Unbound & Soleran enabled her to invest in production tools—industrial equipment and screenprinting capability—so she could improve quality and reduce costs.

Results

  • Purchased her dream coverstitch (“cover”) machine, plus zig-zag scissors, tailor’s scissors, and maintenance/cleaning supplies
  • Grew from one machine to three machines, improving her capacity and production time
  • Reported business improvements including higher quality finishes, reduced production costs, more steady income, and stronger manageability through continued training and better organization

Ongoing Impact

Claudia is continuing to save for more tools (including a serger) and pursuing training with the goal of opening a dedicated space to sell costumes, uniforms, graduation dresses, and more—expanding into stronger markets as permits allow.

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