DIY leather pouch and pencil case patterns
Leather pouches, pencil cases and organizers — compact zip or flap projects that are great for practicing zippers and three-dimensional construction. This section has 8 patterns from 7 makers: 7 are free to download and 2 come with a video tutorial. By difficulty: 6 medium and 2 hard; 7 print on A4 paper at home.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I download these patterns for free?
7 of 8 are free to download right from the pattern page. The remaining one is on the maker’s site: we don’t host it and link to the maker instead — free or to their shop.
Which pattern should a beginner start with?
There are no easy patterns here; the most approachable are medium: Veil Pen Case, Debu Pencil Case and Vestin Tool Organizer. All easy patterns in the catalog are in Easy leather patterns for beginners.
Are there video tutorials?
Yes, 2 of 8 come with the maker’s video tutorial, which you can watch right on the pattern page. For example: Veil Pen Case and Debu Pencil Case. All patterns with video are in Leather patterns with video tutorials.
How do I print a pattern at actual size?
Paper sizes: A4 — 7, A3 — 1. Print at 100% scale (“Actual size”) with “Fit to page” turned off, and check the test square or a piece dimension with a ruler before cutting.
What leather should I use?
They are usually made from softer leather 0.8–1.2 mm (2–3 oz) thick — it makes zippers and three-dimensional shapes easier. Makers often give the exact thickness — check the description and notes on the pattern page.
What language are the instructions in?
Instruction languages: English — 3, Russian — 1. Even without the language you can follow the drawings and video tutorial, and titles and descriptions on the site are translated into English, Russian and Spanish.