Trims Cost Calculator

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Quick answer

How do I calculate sewing thread cost per garment?

Thread cost = thread consumption per garment (m) ÷ cone length (m) × cone price.

Item cost = Quantity per garment × Rate

How it works

Cost every trim on the BOM, including sewing thread by cone, with a trims wastage allowance.

Each trim is priced per garment, thread is apportioned from the cone price, and a wastage allowance covers shortages and rejects.

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Industry tip

“Thread consumption is typically 100–200 m for a shirt and 150–250 m for jeans; get the exact figure from your thread supplier's seam calculator.”

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FAQ

How do I calculate sewing thread cost per garment?

Thread cost = thread consumption per garment (m) ÷ cone length (m) × cone price.

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