# Astor Pen Case

Desk pen case with a flap closed by a snap button. One-page A4 pattern: two pieces, 100×121 mm and 400×30 mm, with stitching layouts and decorative holes. Russian assembly steps cover seam order and installing the snap before the last step. Two pieces, difficulty 2 of 3, beginner-friendly. Files are free to download. By Egor Gorelkin.

- **Maker:** [Егор Горелкин](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/a/egor-gorelkin/)
- **Category:** [Pouches & pencil cases](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/c/cosmetics/)
- **Item type:** pencil case, desk item
- **Features:** flap, snap button
- **Difficulty:** medium
- **Paper size:** A4
- **PDF pages:** 1
- **Instructions language:** Russian
- **Files:** 1 (PDF), 1.3 MB
- **Price:** free, download on the page
- **Page:** https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/egor-gorelkin/chehol-dlya-ruchek/

## Photos

![Astor Pen Case 1](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/egor-gorelkin/chehol-dlya-ruchek/1.webp)
![Astor Pen Case 2](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/egor-gorelkin/chehol-dlya-ruchek/2.webp)

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## Frequently asked questions

### How do I download this pattern?

The pattern is free. Press the download button under the description — 1 file (PDF, 1.3 MB) are saved as one ZIP archive. You can also download each file separately from the file list below.

### How do I print the pattern at actual size?

The pattern is laid out on A4 paper — 1 page. 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.

### Is this pattern good for beginners?

This is a medium-difficulty pattern: it helps to have made one or two simple pieces first — straight stitching and clean edges show here. For a first project, see [Easy leather patterns for beginners](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/t/for-beginners/).

### 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?

The instructions and pattern labels are in Russian. If you don’t read it, follow the drawings; the description on this page is in English.

### Who made this pattern?

The maker is [Егор Горелкин](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/a/egor-gorelkin/). The pattern belongs to the maker; links to their original video or shop, where known, are on this page.