Garment Costing Workbook

Garment Costing Workbook

By Elizabeth Esotor

Accurate costing is the backbone of a profitable fashion business — yet many designers and factory owners still struggle with knowing what to charge. The Garment Costing Workbook removes the guesswork by giving you a structured, practical system for calculating the true cost of every garment you produce.

Inside, you’ll find:
✨ Step-by-step breakdowns for fabric, trims, accessories, and consumption
✨ Labor costing formulas for tailors, cutters, sample makers, and finishing
✨ Packaging, logistics, overhead, and hidden cost calculations
✨ Templates you can use immediately for pricing RTW, bespoke, uniforms, and bulk orders
✨ Profit margin formulas that ensure you never undercharge again
✨ Worksheets for simple, semi-complex, and complex garments
✨ Costing examples for dresses, tops, kaftans, shirts, trousers, two-piece sets, and more
✨ A structured pricing system that works for both small brands and large factories

This workbook helps you:
✔ Protect your profit
✔ Price confidently
✔ Understand your financial structure
✔ Stop losing money due to guesswork
✔ Build a consistent pricing model for all clients

Whether you're a designer, tailor, brand owner, or factory manager, this workbook gives you the clarity and precision you need to make informed, profitable business decisions.

If you want your fashion business to grow sustainably, this costing workbook is a must-have tool.