The Traveler is a PDF leather pattern to create a notebook cover that fits two 5.5 by 3.5 inches Field Notes notebooks OR two Moleskine 9cm by 14cm Cahier Journals. This is a beginner skill level leather template that is a stitch-less pattern and features a pen holder again made of leather.
The Traveller Notebook Cover is what is known as Midori style notebook and is a simple leather cover with an elastic band that holds the notebooks inside and that keeps the cover closed. No stitching or gluing is required and the notebooks are replaced in a matter of seconds. Simplicity is in focus in this everlasting design with the option to also make a pen holder weaved into the elastic band. You can also offer only the cover to your customers without the pen holder which makes the build much quicker. Combining the leather used and the elastic band color would be key in this build, but I have also seen creatively tooled and stamped covers that elevate such designs to the next level.
The download also includes step-by-step assembly instructions with pictures on how to install the elastic band, which you can also apply to similar covers with other dimensions.
Have fun making The Traveller Notebook Cover!
Happy crafting,
Deyan :)
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THE TRAVELER NOTEBOOK COVER
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Dimensions:
16/10.5cm (~6.3/4.1 inches)
Capacity: 2 x 5.5 by 3.5 inches Field Notes notebooks OR 2 x 9 by 14 cm Moleskine pocket size Cahier Journals AND a pen
Skill level: Beginner
Leather:
> 1.8-2.2mm thickness (4.5-5.5oz), medium to stiff temper for the cover
> 1.6-1.8mm thickness (3.5-4oz), medium to stiff temper for the pen holder
Pattern specific tools/materials:
>> 1mm, 3mm, 4mm and 5mm hole punches
>> 90cm (35 inches) of round 2-3mm thick elastic band (1/16 - 3/32 inches diameter). Note: some of those 90cm will be excess that we will cut off at the end.
Basic Instructions
> Print pattern at 100% scale and verify size using the Print Accuracy Test.
> Measure and cut on the outside edge of the lines.
> Review the Assembly Instructions PDF in full before commencing with the build.
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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 Traveler 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:
1. The Traveller Notebook Cover digital pattern in PDF format: A4 size
2. The Traveller Notebook Cover digital pattern in PDF format: Letter size
3. Step-by-step assembly instructions PDF with pictures to guide you through the build
4. Whenever possible and on a best effort basis, I will re-share via IG stories your Instagram posts featuring The Traveller Notebook Cover you made and that you tagged me on to a 70K+ 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.
