The Classic Notebook Cover pattern is a PDF leather crafting template to create a notebook or passport leather cover/wallet.
The leather pattern employs a “mix and match” approach to combine different elements to create various notebook and passport covers - Build Your Own Cover (BYOC). I have included nine of the many possible combinations - ‘recipes’ - that mention the pattern elements that you will need and the skill level required.
Additionally, in your download folder, you will find a couple of images showcasing the included Classic Notebook Cover variations that you can show to your customers to assist them in choosing the cover design they want - a 'menu' so to speak for them to order from.
The Classic notebook cover is designed to fit Field Notes notebooks (5.5 by 3.5 inches) or Moleskine Cahier Journals (pocket size: 5.5 by 3.5 inches) or standard size passports (B7 - 88/125mm) plus a drawing/writing device plus various number of cards depending on the design you choose to make.
The modular journal pattern is a great way to match your customers specific needs with a custom design and capacity of the notebook cover you will craft for them. Some of the possible designs will be fitting for two notebooks and a writing device, while others can be focused on wallet functionalities fitting one notebook and more cards for example. The pattern also includes 3 mm optional trim allowance for easier and smoother edge finishing.
Crafting DS Leather Goods patterns is an exciting way to challenge yourself, grow your skill set and attract new customers with modern and innovative designs. Have fun making The Classic Notebook Cover, Deyan
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THE CLASSIC NOTEBOOK COVER
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Dimensions: 15.5/10.5cm (~6/4 inches), with pen loop the width is 12.5cm (5 inches)
Skill level: Beginner to Advanced depending on the 'recipe' used.
Leather:
> 1.4-1.6mm thickness (3.5-4 oz), for the exterior;
> 1.2-1.4mm thickness (3-3.5oz), for the interior parts & loops, medium to stiff temper
Pattern specific tools/materials:
> 1mm or 2mm hole punch; some skiving may be required as part of the build depending on the 'recipe' you choose.
>Print pattern at 100% and verify size using the Print Accuracy Test. Measure and cut on the outside edge of the lines. Stitching holes in the pattern are 4mm off the edge (unless otherwise mentioned in the patterns) and are spaced at 3.85mm, however illustrative in nature. You can use other spacing based on your pricking irons/stitching chisels.
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USES
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> If you are a 1-person small leather crafting business you can sell as many products as you want that you made using this pattern, otherwise please consider the pattern for personal use only.
> Selling or distributing this pattern via any means for commercial or non-commercial purposes and creating cut dies (clicker dies) using the pattern is forbidden.
> Non-handmade production via any means is not allowed.
> If you have any questions regarding the pattern or the build, feel free to reach out to Deyan at DS Leather Goods via www.instagram.com/dsleathergoods
> If you post The Classic Notebook Cover you have created on social media, please always credit DS Leather Goods Instagram account www.instagram.com/dsleathergoods
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YOU WILL RECEIVE
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Archived .zip folder containing:
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The Classic Notebook Cover digital pattern in PDF format: A4 size
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The Classic Notebook Cover digital pattern in PDF format: Letter size
- Basic crafting instructions written within the PDF pattern files + in-progress pictures to help you with the build.
- A surprise gift: two random leather craft related phone wallpaper images
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Whenever possible and on a best effort basis, I will re-share via IG stories your Instagram posts featuring The Classic Notebook Cover you made and that you tagged me on to a 65K+ global audience.
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IMPORTANT
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This product is a digital PDF pattern designed by DS Leather Goods and not a physical item. Since this is a digital download product, returns, refunds and exchanges are not accepted. PDF files are intended for printing and cannot be opened in PDF editing software. Laser cutting is not possible.
