# Novara Notebook Cover

Pattern for a leather notebook or daily planner cover by TAIGA Handmade. Includes a 6-page A4 PDF for printing; the sheets recommend 2.0–2.4 mm leather. A YouTube video walks through making an A5 leather notebook. Difficulty 1 of 3, suitable for beginners. Files are free to download.

- **Maker:** [TAIGA Handmade](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/a/taiga-handmade/)
- **Category:** [Covers & documents](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/c/documents/)
- **Item type:** cover, notebook cover
- **Difficulty:** easy
- **Paper size:** A4
- **PDF pages:** 6
- **Files:** 1 (PDF), 850 KB
- **Price:** free, download on the page
- **Page:** https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/taiga-handmade/oblozhka-dlya-ezhednevnika/

## Photos

![Novara Notebook Cover 1](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/taiga-handmade/oblozhka-dlya-ezhednevnika/1.webp)
![Novara Notebook Cover 2](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/taiga-handmade/oblozhka-dlya-ezhednevnika/2.webp)
![Novara Notebook Cover 3](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/taiga-handmade/oblozhka-dlya-ezhednevnika/3.webp)
![Novara Notebook Cover 4](https://www.leathercompass.com/thumbs/taiga-handmade/oblozhka-dlya-ezhednevnika/4.webp)

## Video tutorials

- [Блокнот А5 из кожи -  БЕСПЛАТНАЯ выкройка PDF _ Notebook A5 TAIGA Handmade _ FREE Pattern PDF](https://youtu.be/vTYdmivJgLc)

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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, 850 KB) 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 — 6 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?

Yes, this is an easy pattern: few pieces and straightforward assembly — a good choice for a first leather project. The maker has a video tutorial you can follow step by step.

### 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.

### Who made this pattern?

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