Stitching Cost Calculation Formula Used in Apparel Industry
What is a Stitch in Sewing?
In readymade clothing manufacturing industry, a stitch is a single turn or loop of sewing thread or yarn. Stitches are the fundamental elements or components of sewing, embroidery, and knitting whether by hand or machine. There are mainly six types of stitch used in apparel.
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| Fig: Stitching process in apparel industry |
Stitching Cost Calculation Formula in Apparel Sector:
The below formula must have to maintain in stitching cost calculation.
Stitching cost per apparel,
D.M + D.L + D.E + O.H
= ………………………………………
Total stitching production
Here,
D.M means direct material cost,
D.L means direct labor cost,
D.E means direct expenses cost,
O.H means overhead cost.
Main Components of Stitching Cost Elements:
The cost elements involved in the stitching process is presented in the following:
- Direct material cost- Sewing thread, twill tape, buttons etc.
- Direct labor cost- helpers and operators in stitching production,
- Direct expense cost- Cost re-stitching, embroidery, button sewing etc.
- Overhead cost- Spare parts, power, salary, rent etc.
Major Factors of Stitching Cost Calculation:
The major factors which are deeply affected on stitching cost calculation is listed in the below:
- Types of fabric.
- Style of apparel.
- Special attachments or operations.
- Quantity of stitching production.
- Number of stitching parts or operation,
- Details of the apparel.
- Quality parameters.
Stitching Cost in Bangladeshi Apparel Manufacturing Factories:
The approximate stitching cost for the different apparel and operations are as follows:
The approximate stitching cost for the different apparel and operations are as follows:
Stitching Cost for Different Apparel | ||
SL No. | Types of Apparel | Costing |
01 | 18.00 taka | |
02 | 20.00 taka | |
03 | 10.00 taka | |
04 | Vests | 5.00 taka |
05 | Briefs | 4.00 taka |
Stitching Cost for Different Operations | |||
Types of Stitch | SL No. | Types of Operations | Costing |
Single needle lock stitch (SNLS) | 01 | Placket | 3.50 taka |
02 | Labels | 1.50 taka | |
03 | Pocket | 4.00 taka | |
Over-Lock (OL) | 01 | Sleeve joining | 2.00 taka |
02 | Side joining | 2.00 taka | |
Flat Lock (F/L) | 01 | Hemming | 3.00 taka |
