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Standard sewing thread consumption per inch of stitching for different garment sewing machines.

Single Needle Lockstitch

Plain Sewing Machine

Sewing Length 1"
Thread Required 3"–5"

4-Thread Overlock

Edge Finishing Machine

Sewing Length 1"
Thread Required 12"–16"

Flatlock Machine

Flat Seam Construction

Sewing Length 1"
Thread Required 18"–22"

Zigzag Machine

Decorative Stitching

Sewing Length 1"
Thread Required 20"–30"

Sewing Thread Consumption Formula

Sewing Thread (Meter) =
Total Sewing Length (Inch)
39.37

Short Explanation :- Calculate the total sewing length of the garment body in inches. Then convert the result into meters by dividing by 39.37.

CBM (Cubic Meter) Formula

Sewing Thread (Meter) =
Length × Width × Height × Carton Quantity
1000000

Note: Length, Width, and Height are usually measured in centimeters (cm).

Line Target Formula

Target =
Manpower × Working Hour × 60
SMV
× Efficiency

Production Efficiency Formula

Efficiency =
Total Production × SMV
Total Manpower × Working Hours × 60
× 100

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