Sewing Thread Consumption for Garments: Insights from House of the Handblock
When starting your apparel manufacturing journey, understanding production costs is key to success. While fabric and labor are often the first considerations, there’s another crucial factor that impacts your overall costs—sewing thread consumption.
At House of the Handblock, where we specialize in handcrafted garments with intricate details, understanding thread consumption is essential to maintaining quality and cost-efficiency. Let’s explore why it matters and how it varies with different stitches.
Why Thread Consumption Matters
Accurate sewing thread consumption calculations help control production costs. Depending on the garment type and stitching style, the amount of thread used can vary significantly. For example, garments featuring our signature handblock-printed designs often require specialized finishing techniques, and understanding thread consumption ensures we can uphold the quality and craftsmanship our customers expect without unnecessary cost increases.
Common Stitch Types and Their Thread Consumption
1. Zigzag Lock Stitch
This stitch is ideal for finishing seams and securing satin edges, commonly used in both men’s and women’s garments. For every 1 cm of a zigzag lock stitch, approximately 7 cm of thread is used, with a needle thread to looper thread ratio of 1:1.
2. Chain Stitch
Known for its simplicity, the chain stitch is frequently used in our garments for decorative elements or basic seams. For every 1 cm of chain stitch, 4 cm of thread is used, with a needle thread to looper thread ratio of 1:0.
3. Thread Overedge Stitch (Overlock Stitch)
Used to secure edges and seams, the overedge stitch uses multiple threads (up to 4) for added durability. This is particularly important in garments with intricate handblock prints that require long-lasting finishes. For every 1 cm of overedge stitch, 14 cm of thread is consumed, with a needle thread to looper thread ratio of 1:5.
4. Thread Safety Stitch
This compound stitch combines a zigzag lock stitch with a chain stitch, using up to 5 threads to create highly secure seams. At 20 cm of thread per 1 cm of stitching, this is one of the most thread-intensive stitch types, with a needle thread to looping thread ratio of 1:1:34.
Conclusion
At House of the Handblock, we take great care to understand every detail of garment production, including sewing thread consumption. Whether it’s the intricate handblock prints that make our garments unique or the precision of our stitching techniques, we ensure cost-efficiency without compromising on quality.
If you want to experience the beauty of traditional craftsmanship with a focus on sustainable and efficient manufacturing, visit our store at Saurav Tower, Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur, or contact us for custom production inquiries.
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