# Ruven Bi-Fold

Compact men's bi-fold with a snap flap and overlay card pockets, plus an oval thumb slot on the front. Includes a 3-page A4 PDF (print at 1:1) and an English video tutorial by Eleana Workshop. Recommended 1.5 mm leather, 0.5–0.6 mm thread, 4 mm stitch line. Difficulty 2/3, suitable for beginners. Files are free to download.

- **Maker:** [Eleana Workshop](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/a/eleana-workshop/)
- **Category:** [Wallets](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/c/wallets/)
- **Item type:** wallet
- **Difficulty:** medium
- **Paper size:** A4
- **PDF pages:** 3
- **Instructions language:** English
- **Files:** 1 (PDF), 13 MB
- **Price:** free, download on the page
- **Page:** https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/eleana-workshop/koshelek-karty/

## Photos

![Ruven Bi-Fold 1](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/eleana-workshop/koshelek-karty/1.webp)
![Ruven Bi-Fold 2](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/eleana-workshop/koshelek-karty/2.webp)
![Ruven Bi-Fold 3](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/eleana-workshop/koshelek-karty/3.webp)

## Video tutorials

- [How to Make Leather Card Wallet _ PDF Leather Wallet Pattern](https://youtu.be/SitZdlfZEaI)

## Similar patterns

- [Brumel Car Key Wallet](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/mx-leather-works/koshelek-dlya-avtoklyuchey/) — Mx Leather Works · Wallets · medium · video
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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, 13 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 — 3 pages. 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. The maker has a video tutorial you can follow step by step. For a first project, see [Easy leather patterns for beginners](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/t/for-beginners/).

### What leather should I use?

These are usually made from firm veg-tan or combination-tanned leather 0.8–1.4 mm (2–3.5 oz) thick: it holds its shape and takes a clean burnished edge. 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 English.

### Who made this pattern?

The maker is [Eleana Workshop](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/a/eleana-workshop/); the catalog has 3 patterns by this maker. The pattern belongs to the maker; links to their original video or shop, where known, are on this page.