Easy leather patterns for beginners
Easy patterns for your first leather projects: few pieces, simple assembly and a minimal tool kit — the best place to start making leather goods by hand. This collection has 27 patterns from 25 makers: 26 are free to download and 15 come with a video tutorial. All are easy — good for a first project; 25 print on A4 paper at home.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download these patterns for free?
26 of 27 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.
Are there video tutorials?
Yes, 15 of 27 come with the maker’s video tutorial, which you can watch right on the pattern page. For example: Tenar Belt Key Holder, Samurai Card Holder and Flint Hunter's Document Holder.
How do I print a pattern at actual size?
Paper sizes: A4 — 25, Letter — 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?
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 — 13, Russian — 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.