Sewing Thread Consumption for Garments

Sewing thread is one of the most important trimmings for the garments. Before manufacturing the garments by using different types of fabric, we have to calculate thread consumption for the definite apparel. Every garment merchandiser should know the approximate amount of sewing-thread needed for making the garments. This assumption will help him to prepare costing for the definite garments very fast. As its importance, this article has shown some approximate sewing thread consumption for the definite garments and stitches.

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Thread consumption for some garments which can be used as rough has shown in the below table.

The amount of thread consumption varies according to the types of stitches.

Stitch Type	Thread consumption for per cm seam (cm)	No. of needle	Needle thread and looper thread ratio
101, chain stitch	4.0	1	1:0
301, lock stitch	2.5	1	1:1
304, zigzag lock stitch	7.0	1	1:1
402, 2- thread chain stitch	5.5	1	1:3
503, 2- thread over edge stitch	12.0	1	1.2:1
504, 3- thread over edge stitch	14.0	1	1:5
512, 4- thread mock safety stitch	18.0	2	1:3.3
602, 4- thread covering stitch	25.0	2	1:3.3
606, 9- thread flat lock stitch	32.0	4	1:3.5
801, 4- thread safety stitch	17.5	2	1:1.4
802, 2- thread safety stitch	20.0	2	1:1.34
805, 2- thread safety stitch	21.0	3	1:2

Note:

Here, thread consumption are determined by combined with 5% wastage. Thread consumption may be different according to style of apparel.

-Written by

Mayedul Islam
Merchandiser at Fashion Xpress Buying House.
Badda, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Email: [email protected]

Sewing Thread Consumption for Some Garments and Stitches