Case leather patterns
Here you’ll find case leather patterns — everything you need to make one by hand. This collection has 6 patterns from 5 makers: 5 are free to download and 4 come with a video tutorial. By difficulty: 5 medium and 1 hard; 5 print on A4 paper at home.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download these patterns for free?
5 of 6 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: Duna Lip Balm Case, Corden Glasses Case and Silvan Glasses Case. All easy patterns in the catalog are in Easy leather patterns for beginners.
Are there video tutorials?
Yes, 4 of 6 come with the maker’s video tutorial, which you can watch right on the pattern page. For example: Duna Lip Balm Case, Corden Glasses Case and Silvan Glasses Case.
How do I print a pattern at actual size?
Paper sizes: A4 — 5. 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?
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?
Instruction languages: English — 3. 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.