# Pencil case leather patterns

Here you’ll find pencil case leather patterns — everything you need to make one by hand. This collection has 3 patterns from 3 makers: all are free to download and 2 come with a video tutorial. All are medium difficulty; all print on A4 paper at home.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I download these patterns for free?

Yes, all 3 patterns are free to download: PDF and other files are right on each pattern page.

### Which pattern should a beginner start with?

There are no easy patterns here; the most approachable are medium: [Veil Pen Case](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/horane-leather/penal-1/), [Debu Pencil Case](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/jsk-kouboy/penal/) and [Astor Pen Case](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/egor-gorelkin/chehol-dlya-ruchek/). All easy patterns in the catalog are in [Easy leather patterns for beginners](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/t/for-beginners/).

### Are there video tutorials?

Yes, 2 of 3 come with the maker’s video tutorial, which you can watch right on the pattern page. For example: [Veil Pen Case](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/horane-leather/penal-1/) and [Debu Pencil Case](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/jsk-kouboy/penal/).

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

Paper sizes: A4 — 3. 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?

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?

Instruction languages: English — 1, Russian — 1. 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.


## Patterns

- [Veil Pen Case](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/horane-leather/penal-1/) — HORANE Leather · Pouches & pencil cases · medium · video
- [Debu Pencil Case](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/jsk-kouboy/penal/) — JSK-kouboy · Pouches & pencil cases · medium · video
- [Astor Pen Case](https://www.leathercompass.com/en/p/egor-gorelkin/chehol-dlya-ruchek/) — Егор Горелкин · Pouches & pencil cases · medium