Free Leather Journal & Notebook Cover Templates (PDF)
Choose a free leather journal or notebook cover pattern by size and style, including A5, A6, traveler-style, Field Notes, and refillable covers. Each project includes a printable PDF, and many include a build video or laser-ready option.
These free notebook and journal cover templates are designed for hand stitching, machine stitching, or laser cutting depending on the project. Patterns are provided as printable PDFs, with select designs also available as SVG files for laser cutting.
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A5 Traveler Style Leather Notebook Cover – Free PDF Pattern + Build-Along Video
Download a free A5 traveler-style leather notebook cover pattern in print at home PDF format. This one shows you how to build a simple elastic notebook cover that holds multiple A5 inserts —…
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Free A5 Hardcover Leather Journal Cover Pattern
Download a free A5 leather notebook cover pattern in printable PDF format. This template shows how to make a simple stitched cover designed to fit the LEUCHTTURM1917 Medium (A5) hardcover…
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How to Make a Leather Journal Cover
Making a leather journal cover is one of those projects that looks complicated but really isn’t. The hardest part used to be figuring out the dimensions — measuring, doing the math,…
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A6 Tri-Fold Leather Traveler Notebook Cover – Free PDF Pattern
Download a free A6 tri-fold traveler-style leather notebook cover pattern in printable PDF format. This template shows how to make a refillable elastic leather journal cover designed to hold…
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A6 Traveler Style Leather Notebook Cover – Free PDF Pattern
Download a free A6 traveler-style leather notebook cover pattern in printable PDF format. This template shows how to make a simple bi-fold elastic notebook cover designed to hold multiple A6…
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Tri-Fold Traveler Journal Pattern Set (Standard, Pocket, Passport)
Download free tri-fold traveler journal patterns in printable PDF format. This page includes DIY templates for making travel-style, elastic leather notebook covers in a tri-fold design—ideal…
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Free Leather Bookmark Set Pattern PDF – (Easy DIY!)
Everyone needs a bookmark! This free leather bookmark template PDF includes a small set of simple, minimalist bookmark designs that are easy to make with basic leatherworking tools. The…
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A5 Tri-fold Leather Journal Cover – Free PDF Template + Build-Along Video
This free A5 tri-fold leather journal cover template gives you everything you need to build a clean, wrap-style notebook cover designed for everyday use. The printable PDF pattern is designed…
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Free Leather Pocket Notebook Cover PDF Pattern (Field Notes Size)
Download this free leather pocket notebook cover pattern, designed to fit Field Notes–size notebooks (3.5″ × 5.5″) and similar pocket journals such as Moleskine. The printable PDF…
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Free Leather Passport Holder Pattern (DIY PDF)
Download this free leather passport holder pattern in printable PDF format. This DIY design creates a slim leather passport holder with pockets for your passport and travel essentials, making…
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Free Leather Traveler’s Notebook Cover Patterns (Midori / TN Sizes)
Download free leather Traveler’s Notebook cover patterns in printable PDF format. This set includes DIY templates for making elastic, refillable leather journal covers in three standard…
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Free Leather Field Notes Cover Pattern with Pen Slot
Download this free leather Field Notes cover pattern with pen slot, designed for standard Field Notes–size notebooks. The printable PDF pattern is intended for traditional hand cutting and…
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A5 Leather Notebook Cover Pattern (Free PDF Template)
Download a free A5 leather notebook cover pattern designed for a clean, functional journal build. This A5 notebook case features a snap-closure flap, interior notebook pocket, and an…
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